Topic: socket size for the front hub assembly lock nut

[chrisz01]

I am trying to buy a lock nut socket for the front hub assembly of my 85 straight front axle truck. I am getting all kinds of different sizes from different shops. Toyota said it was a 2 2/23" but I am almost sure its metric. Some say a 54mm any body know for sure? I would like to move on with the project.

chrisz01

[BLACKDOG]

its 54mm

[emsvitil]

its 54mm

or 2 1/8"........

[chrisz01 [OP]]

Thanks,

chrisz01

[Toymin8r]

You need to get a socket specially made for hub nuts.  A standard craftsman type socket has a bit of a taper before the threads start and the hub nut isn't thick enough to let it bite.

Marlin sells one here.  Its towards the bottom of the page.

http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/axles.htm

[chrisz01 [OP]]

Thanks for the reply. If I would have known Marlin had the socket I would have ordered it through them, but I already ordered it through some one else. When I get closer to the project of turning the rear end into a full floater (for flat towing) I will order all the other stuff; bearings, tools, seals, etc. from Marlin crawler. There price on the 54mm socket is also lower then any body I have priced it through too. thanks for the help I am sure I will have more questions in the future.

Chrisz01

[OOPS]

You need to get a socket specially made for hub nuts.  A standard craftsman type socket has a bit of a taper before the threads start and the hub nut isn't thick enough to let it bite.

Thats funny, I have been using a Craftsman 2 1/8 socket for over 12 years and have never had that problem. I also had one of those stamped steel ones that I loaned to someone who tried to get the nut off a bent spindle, all it did was spread it open. I had to put it in the lathe and cut it down so it would grip the nut again.

[dirtchicken]

Thats funny, I have been using a Craftsman 2 1/8 socket for over 12 years and have never had that problem. I also had one of those stamped steel ones that I loaned to someone who tried to get the nut off a bent spindle, all it did was spread it open. I had to put it in the lathe and cut it down so it would grip the nut again.

X2. I have the same socket in my tool box.

[RynothealbinO]

When I did mine I Marlin was out of them and the only other ones I could find were impact sockets, so I just used a chisel (or a a brass bar - can't remember) to loosen and tighten my spindle nut.  It worked just fine and was definetely cheeper...although I should really get the proper socket at some point.

[yota pu/runner]

yeah same here when i did mine marlin was out also but i bought a imbact socket at sears, it worked just fine yeah having the correct tool for the job is ideal but it worked and i just haven't bought the correct one yet.

[OOPS]

yeah same here when i did mine marlin was out also but i bought a imbact socket at sears, it worked just fine yeah having the correct tool for the job is ideal but it worked and i just haven't bought the correct one yet.

Why buy another when you already have one that works?