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Old Sep 12, 2015 | 05:13 PM
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What size spindle nut socket do I need?

Gonna do my wheel bearings this weekend but can't find what size 4x4 socket I need. 81 f150 4x4. Thanks
 
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I don't think I've ever heard spindle nut wrenches listed by size, but you need the one for a Dana 44. It's about the most common one there is.
 
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Awesome. I found one that said for Dana 44 but for some reason it specified it was for 86 and later.
 
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My '85 F-250 (Dana 44HD TTB) and '95 F-150 (Dana 44 TTB) both used the same spindle nut wrench, one pre-'86, the other post. So I'm pretty sure it's the right one for your '81 as well.

Edit: Forgot about this when I was typing this, but my '71 Bronco (Dana 44 solid axle) also uses the same spindle nut wrench.
 
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I will pick it up and give it a shot, thanks
 
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