Removing the axle nut

[pinksoviet]

Hi guys, I'm planning to replace my driver's side front axle (CV boot cracked... and now it's making noise). Anywho, as silly as it may sound, I'm not sure about the 36mm 12 point socket I should be getting. The axle nut seems a bit deep in the hub and I was worried that some sockets might be too short to allow for me to turn it loose using a breaker bar (e.g. would I have enough clearance to make a 90 degree angle between the direction of torque and the arm of the breaker bar)

I ordered a Craftsman 36mm one, and it looks to be about a shy under 2 inches in length, so I was wondering if it would be advisable to order a longer socket (e.g. deep sockets or those used for impact guns).

Thanks everyone!