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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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d50 spindle nut socket...?

Okay I had a search feature fail.

What socket am I supposed to buy?

2 or 3 packages say they are the right socket.

I've seen it on here so many times. I duno why its not showing up in searches.

d50 socket?
which is the right one?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 07:13 AM
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It's going to depend on what's inside you axle. Have you removed the cover to take a look? It can be any one of these:

Four prong internal tooth OTC , 205-192 Wheel Hub Nut Socket - T83T-1197-B

2-1/2" Rounded Hex OTC , 519097-5 Wheel Bearing Locknut Socket T95T-1197-A 2-1/2" Rounded Hex

2-3/4" Rounded Hex OTC , 519097-4 Wheel Bearing Locknut Socket T95T-1197-B - 2-3/4" Rounded Hex
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Oh damn, They really used that many different spindle nuts? What a pita.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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Now, how come you dont see the second and 3rd link ones at the store?

Or instead of making it a socket, they are doing the teeth/prong method to grab the sides?
I was looking for ones like the second 2 links there.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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William, without a doubt mine uses the 3rd link Jim posted. Truck in my sig w/ D50. It can be had at any auto parts store. Look for the rounded hex spindle sockets. Should say 2 3/4" 6R.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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The links are working for me??

The reason I said look inside...... is you never know what you're going to find, the PO may have changes the nut or lock-outs.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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thanks Jim and Jacob.

I think i'll just pay the 60 for the rental cost, and buy the correct socket when i'm done.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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Auto hubs use the 2 3/4" hex socket and manual hubs use the "four prong internal tooth" socket. I've had both sockets and they only cost about $20 each at Autozone.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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yeah, I got man u els.

Thanks Dclack
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Talyn
yeah, I got man u els.

Thanks Dclack
Then you need the four prong socket. There will be a lock nut, lock washer, and retaining nut. If you have a chiltons manual it will tell you how to torque the nuts.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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Just a heads up. The 95 parts truck I had with Warn manual hubs on te D50 used the same 2 3/4" rounded hex head socket. Had the exact same nut as my auto hubs. Doesn't mean it was correct but that's what was in there.
 
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Originally Posted by redman84
Just a heads up. The 95 parts truck I had with Warn manual hubs on te D50 used the same 2 3/4" rounded hex head socket. Had the exact same nut as my auto hubs. Doesn't mean it was correct but that's what was in there.
Somebody didn't read the Warn install instructions...

http://warn.iwebcat.com/_Members/lookups/partdetail.asp
"WHEN REMOVING A WARN AUTO HUB (1995 & LATER FORD OEM, OR A WARN AUTO HUB RETROFITTED ON FORD OR GM VEHICLES), CONVERSION KIT No. 32721 MUST BE INSTALLED."
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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ive actually never used hub sockets, a screw driver and a hammer has worked for me the past 2 times!
 
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How about for a D60 fellas? It's ball joint time.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rideracelivemx7
ive actually never used hub sockets, a screw driver and a hammer has worked for me the past 2 times!
Thats probably why you broke your axle. =)

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How about for a D60 fellas? It's ball joint time.
yeah, ball joints here too.
 
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