Does any one know where i can get the spindle nut socket for the dana 50 front end with automatic locking hubs? It is not the one with four holes, it is a 12-sided nut and according to the book it is slightly less than 2 3/4" I can't find it anywhere?

 

I couldn't either. I used a small flat tip punch and lightly tapped it loose. Then I used a pointed circuit tester or a super small and long rod will work. Spin it off.

To reapply I did the reverse and tightened it down till the rotor slowed from spinning. Then backed it off just a touch.

The nut has alot of small holes in it all the way around. That is why the circuit tester worked so well.

 

Yeah that's what i did too, except I made a 'tool' with two metal rods, but I'd like to have to actual tool, so i could torque it down to specs. i'd feel alot more comfortable about driving it around that way.

 

Which hubs Phil. Manual or the other ones. I'll see if I can find a link for both tools.

 

Here is the one I have. Clicky.

 

I bought one through grainger. I think it was $18 bucks. another 10 for shipping and I had in three days.

 

Here is a link. Search the pdf for 519097 it will be one of those.

 

It's on page 160

No. 519097-4 – 2-3/4" rounded hex locknut socket works
on 3/4-ton and 1-ton Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks with
automatic locking hubs. Similar to Ford No. 205-349
(T95T-1197-B).

 

Me too!



I paid something like 15 bucks from Autozone.

I originally paid almost 50 for this one from NAPA but returned it when I found it cheaper at autozone.

 

i think i had got one right at advance auto parts in stock, idk what is out your guys' area

 

I found mine at what used to be Kragen. Pretty limited choices close to home.