What Wrenches For The $$??
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It's an application specific tool. It is actually listed as a Ford 4WD hub spanner wrench. I've had to use them before. The Beast is only 2WD though, so I do not have one currently.
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I did a quick Google search and a few came up. If anyone has a part #, etc again please post it. Thanks!!
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You can get by without it , but it's nice to have one.
As far as end wrenches go, I would go as small as 1/4" and as big as 1". For the metrics you want as small as 8mm and at least up to 19mm if not 21 or 22mm.
As far as end wrenches go, I would go as small as 1/4" and as big as 1". For the metrics you want as small as 8mm and at least up to 19mm if not 21 or 22mm.
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That socket for the front wheel bearings, is a specific size for a Dana 44 axle. Same one fits all Dana 44 front axles, whether it's under a Ford, GM, Dodge, or jeep.
I don't have one handy to measure, but many of these are sold in "clamshell" packages, and will state they fit "most 1/2 ton and some 3/4 ton" trucks. If it says Dana 44/D44 on the app chart, it should work.
I don't have one handy to measure, but many of these are sold in "clamshell" packages, and will state they fit "most 1/2 ton and some 3/4 ton" trucks. If it says Dana 44/D44 on the app chart, it should work.
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Its a little know thing, but Apex Tool (USA), is still making Craftsman Combination 6-pt Wrenches for sale as "singles". All the USA Sets, are limited to stock on hand. I dug through boxes of wrenches to find a set LOL 
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That socket for the front wheel bearings, is a specific size for a Dana 44 axle. Same one fits all Dana 44 front axles, whether it's under a Ford, GM, Dodge, or jeep.
I don't have one handy to measure, but many of these are sold in "clamshell" packages, and will state they fit "most 1/2 ton and some 3/4 ton" trucks. If it says Dana 44/D44 on the app chart, it should work.
I don't have one handy to measure, but many of these are sold in "clamshell" packages, and will state they fit "most 1/2 ton and some 3/4 ton" trucks. If it says Dana 44/D44 on the app chart, it should work.
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I like the craftsman professional series of tools. If you go to the store they are pricey but I found out if you purchase them online you can have them sent to your door free and they are cheaper.
A set of the professional series of combination wrenches either metric or sae goes for $100 before tax in store, online you can get the same thing for $60 after tax with free shipping.
Just about all the tools in my box at work is the craftsman professional series, not only do they look like matco and snapon, but they are a fraction of the cost. Plus they are longer shanked so they have better leverage.
A set of the professional series of combination wrenches either metric or sae goes for $100 before tax in store, online you can get the same thing for $60 after tax with free shipping.
Just about all the tools in my box at work is the craftsman professional series, not only do they look like matco and snapon, but they are a fraction of the cost. Plus they are longer shanked so they have better leverage.
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Then again I work at a truck and auto center so our sockets goes all the way up to 40mm and 1 3/4"
For your average joe home mech, you can get away with 8mm up to 21mm and 1/4 to 7/8
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I like the craftsman professional series of tools. If you go to the store they are pricey but I found out if you purchase them online you can have them sent to your door free and they are cheaper.
A set of the professional series of combination wrenches either metric or sae goes for $100 before tax in store, online you can get the same thing for $60 after tax with free shipping.
Just about all the tools in my box at work is the craftsman professional series, not only do they look like matco and snapon, but they are a fraction of the cost. Plus they are longer shanked so they have better leverage.
A set of the professional series of combination wrenches either metric or sae goes for $100 before tax in store, online you can get the same thing for $60 after tax with free shipping.
Just about all the tools in my box at work is the craftsman professional series, not only do they look like matco and snapon, but they are a fraction of the cost. Plus they are longer shanked so they have better leverage.
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From: Lost
I bought some long combination wrenches off of him, 1/4" - 1", and 8mm - 19mm. These had the grooves in the jaws of the open end, which really helps to reduce the chance of it slipping and/or rounding off the heads.
I paid a bit more for them than I could have got some of the cheaper brands for, but way less than half (perhaps even 1/3) of what they cost off the truck. Well worth it, for made in USA quality.
Wrenches were one area I was lacking. I've got plenty of sockets, but there are areas where a socket just can't go.
The guy needed money, and someone was gonna get a rather good deal. I just made sure it was me......
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