4X4 Spindle Nut Socket

[Rich315]

I'm going back into the front end of my '91 STX due to Grease Monkey error and am having trouble finding the right socket for the auto hubs. I think it's 2 3/8" (which I can't find locally, so will have to order), but not sure. Can someone confirm, or better yet know a part number for O'Reilly or such?

I've heard suggestions for alternative methods of getting the nut on and off, but I'd rather have the proper tool, know what I mean.

 

[Explorin94]

The size is correct. Napa should either have one in stock or a next day order from the wharehouse. But that depends on the size and location of the nearest Napa.

 

[88_Eddie]

go to autozone, unless you wanna buy one, they loan out 30-34mm axle nut sockets

 

[Sunk]

If you're buying one, get one like this with the keys recessed into it

rather than like this with the keys sticking out

The former works much better.

 

[Explorin94]

If you're buying one, get one like this with the keys recessed into it

rather than like this with the keys sticking out

The former works much better.

Not what he is talking about. He still has the automatic hubs on it which requires the 2 3/8 inch socket.

 

[Sunk]

Damn! I really can't read...

 

[scotts90ranger]

they don't need all that much torque on that nut, a magnet and channel lock pliers should be sufficient for this job...