Help Needed: Auto to Manual Hubs

[nobbyv]

I picked up a set of the Superwinch hubs with the conversion kit to replace my failing auto hubs ('95 Ranger). The conversion kit includes two "lock nuts". I use the quotes, because they have no profile to them, they are simply round with four notches on the outside every 90 degrees. They want to be torqued to 150lb/ft, but I can't figure out what to use to torque them. No socket fits them, since they are round, and a big set of pliers is never going to get me 150lb/ft. Any ideas?

 

[surffishin07]

not trying to be too much of a smart ass but go to your local parts house and ask them for the right kind of socket. obviously it is not a standard one but they make them specially for the application. please dont hurt your self with such simple thoughts

 

[97ranger4x4]

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This is what you are looking for. You can get them at any auto store for around $10. I reccomend this one locknut thread. If you scroll down to post 5. This one is less likely to come off the locknut when you are torqueing it down. I have both and highly recommend that one.

Good Luck

 

[nobbyv]

not trying to be too much of a smart ass but go to your local parts house and ask them for the right kind of socket. obviously it is not a standard one but they make them specially for the application. please dont hurt your self with such simple thoughts

A smart ass reply would be well deserved. Can't believe it didn't occur to me. Thanks for the replies, guys.