Buyer Beware: Sterling Hub Socket

[riotwarrior]

OK so after reading this, I take it that the ISSUE stems from the OUTSIDE diameter of the INNER portion that holds the socket true and prevents it from rocking.

I think I like it better than my D60 front socket with 4 tangs that tend to want to slip out when torquing them down.

Could one not chuck it in a lathe and have a few thousandths of an inch removed safely?

Just curious.

Al

 

[89Laredo]

Yes.

I think you could if you had a lathe.

 

[riotwarrior]

Yes.

I think you could if you had a lathe.

Or access to a few like I do Hmm...can't even get the socket up here at napa...

 

[SearsMech]

I bet it's a new issue with NAPA. That socket is actually a Dana socket. I have a OTC Stinger 5 piece set and my socket worked perfectly when I did my hub seals. I would talk to NAPA ( a manager) and let them know.

 

[Agnem]

The big socket I bought to do the nuts on my Dana 70's didn't work either way back when. I had to take a grinder to the outside of it until if fit in the wheel hub. :