I need to change the rear wheel bearings on my '68 F250/300-6/B-W T-18/Dana 60/3.73. What socket do I need to remove the nut? It almost looks like it needs a 4WD type with the tabs. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

Fairly sure 2wd and 4wd rear axles are the same. Here is the socket I used on my project.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wm...FQioaQodvDUANQ

 

I have a 4wd but their all the same 2-9/16" rounded hex spindle nuts is what all I've seen on them.

I found this on eBay and thought you might like it! Check it out now! KD 2463 2 9 16 Round Hex Wheel Bearing Lock Nut Socket 1 2 http://r.ebay.com/xt9X7C
orich

 

Correction. Orich is right. I believe the socket I linked above is for a dana 44 front axle. Think I got them confused

 

I've done literally 100s of those with a hammer and cold chisel. Don't forget to bend the tab back.

 

64/69 f250 (before ser # F30.001)...nut part number 61-4252. 1 13/16" thread...2.38 hex. Tab washer part number 61-1124.
69/72 Bumps (after F30,001)...nut part number B6Y4252A. 2" X 16 thread...
2.56 Hex. Tab washer part number B6Y1124A which was replaced by B6Y1124B.

 

Years ago, decades really, I took a piece of steel pipe, 6 woodruff keys, and a piece of flat stock to make my own "socket". It's been way too long to remember the sizes and all. I gave the socket away when I sold my '69 back in the 90's.
It's probably more of a PITA than it's worth with the cheap chinese tools coming but it was cool back in the 70s...