Spindle Nut Socket Size?

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There is only one solution to be had at this point... its a two step process..

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As Al said, that looks like a rear axle nut, which would mean it is the incorrect nut for the front, which is why the correct socket doesn't fit.
 

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As Al said, that looks like a rear spindle nut, which would mean it is the incorrect nut for the front, which is why the correct socket doesn't fit.

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you better buy the new nut they ordered, since the socket isn't gonna fit what's in your truck anyway
hammer and screwdriver time
 

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If you don't want to go the hammer and punch route , it is easy to take some pipe the correct diameter and cut the 4 teeth in the end. I did this years ago before I had the socket set.
 

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Well it would except for the part sticking through the middle.

Seeing as the nomenclature being used is ambiguos and vague at best please take another photo pointing to that which you are describing.

I have only torn down repacked and or rebuilt about a dozen D50s maybe 2x that of 60s and countless 35s and 44s so if you are in anyway thinking a particular socket will work sadly you are mistaken.

If I am correct the THING in the middle you are referrjng to is often known and referred to as the "STUB AXLE" and is always in there unless someone removes it. That axle is what drives 4wd.

The correct socket I provided a picture of clears that stub axle when the correct parts are in there.

This may be a situation where incorrect parts where used in an emergency we will never know for sure.

What we do know is; that a simple socket you are looking for likely doesnt exist for the wrongly applied parts therefore hammer and punch remove the incorrect parts locate the correct parts and use the correct tool to install the correct parts to the specidlfied torque.

Other than the nut retainkng hub and bearings on the spindle all else is appearing correct.

As I said depressing the outter tabbed ring inward to release the ratcheting locking mechanism is the way to remove that nut. It requires a special socket designed for a REAR axle where there is a portion of tube that slides into the spindle and the socket depresses the outter ring when engauged. Clearly that style of socket will not work here as the stub axle is in the way.

Boy you are in a pickle for sure....grab a Chilton or Haynes MANUAL showing and dezcribing what and how to do this.

Do not keep telling us how it has to be....seeing as some of us know how it is supposed to be when clearly it isnt.

We want to help you succed so stop fighting us and lizten
 

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This may work to depress the tabs down on the lock ring around the spindle nut...
http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648477-Spindle-Socket-Inner/dp/B0015V1QF6

If not deep enough cut end weld on more tube and make it work...plain a d simple...

Something in back of mind says one year only spindle nut but I coild be confusing that with the one year D44 on 1/2 tons that had the same style hub rotor as a d35 ranger....
 

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Seeing as the nomenclature being used is ambiguos and vague at best please take another photo pointing to that which you are describing.
I have only torn down repacked and or rebuilt about a dozen D50s maybe 2x that of 60s and countless 35s and 44s so if you are in anyway thinking a particular socket will work sadly you are mistaken.
If I am correct the THING in the middle you are referrjng to is often known and referred to as the "STUB AXLE" and is always in there unless someone removes it. That axle is what drives 4wd.
The correct socket I provided a picture of clears that stub axle when the correct parts are in there.
This may be a situation where incorrect parts where used in an emergency we will never know for sure.
What we do know is; that a simple socket you are looking for likely doesnt exist for the wrongly applied parts therefore hammer and punch remove the incorrect parts locate the correct parts and use the correct tool to install the correct parts to the specidlfied torque.
Other than the nut retainkng hub and bearings on the spindle all else is appearing correct.
As I said depressing the outter tabbed ring inward to release the ratcheting locking mechanism is the way to remove that nut. It requires a special socket designed for a REAR axle where there is a portion of tube that slides into the spindle and the socket depresses the outter ring when engauged. Clearly that style of socket will not work here as the stub axle is in the way.
Boy you are in a pickle for sure....grab a Chilton or Haynes MANUAL showing and dezcribing what and how to do this.
Do not keep telling us how it has to be....seeing as some of us know how it is supposed to be when clearly it isnt.
We want to help you succed so stop fighting us and lizten

The part sticking through the middle I mean on the socket, not on the vehicle. Is that piece on the socket that sticks out hollow? And what size is that socket you posted?
 

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This may work to depress the tabs down on the lock ring around the spindle nut...
http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648477-Spindle-Socket-Inner/dp/B0015V1QF6
If not deep enough cut end weld on more tube and make it work...plain a d simple...
Something in back of mind says one year only spindle nut but I coild be confusing that with the one year D44 on 1/2 tons that had the same style hub rotor as a d35 ranger....

That is the exact kind I tried that would not clear the locker grooves because of the shoulder on it. It would barely fit into the hub.
 

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S P L I N E S.....the grooves you qre describing are referred to as ..... S P L I N E S....
what splines are you referring to...the ones inside the wheel hub?

Then if the one I posted link to doesnt fit which it should...maybe because YOU HAVE A NON STOCK SETUP YOU MAY WANT TO TRY A MUCH MORE ROBUST APPROACH AND HAMMER AND PUNCH.

Stock spindle nuts work correctly with the tools we have shown. If yours is something other than stock...which it appears to be...no out the door tool in my opinion will work correctly.

Make a tool and be happy or take this rig to a 4wd specialist who may have a custom socket to fit.
 

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Another option would be to drill on both sides CAREFULLY through the nut so there is only the threads holding it together, put a center punch into the hole(s), and split the nut, di I mention to be CAREFUL if you do it this way?

I think I'd be yanking open the rear hubs as well to make sure you have the correct nuts back there.......
 
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