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Jan 22, 2004 | 04:42 PM

justdan

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where to get socket

i'm having a awful time finding a socket to take the axle nut off my rear axle. its a 72 f250 w/ a dana 60 rear (3/4 ton 2wd). apparently ford keeps the rite socket secret from the general public. theres no way for a parts store to look it up. the ford dealer told me they cant sell me theirs and to use an adjustable socket which i'm not about to buy, and motorcraft cust. service was about useless as well. anybody know where to find the exact socket? i might just use a hammer and chisel then turn it by hand but would like the rite tool . the nut isnt round with ears like some 4wd, its 6 sided and kindly rounded off and 2 1/2 " across from flat to flat. i did find a socket that looked just like it at autozone and was 2 1/2 " marked for ford vehicles but didnt fit for some reason. luckily i only borrowed it. surely this isnt as impossible as it seems i've got them for other vehicles. appreciate any help

Jan 22, 2004 | 05:28 PM

a66stang

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I was able to get the socket in question from our local NAPA parts store. They had to special order it and it ran about $30.00.

Jan 23, 2004 | 03:02 AM

Faithful Old Road Dog

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How's about posting that part number?

Jan 23, 2004 | 07:22 AM

fasttexan

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Try these guys.

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/TTW406.html

I've had good luck with their service and you can't beat the price. I recently saw various axle nut sockets at Pep Boys but it's usually hit and miss with the local parts houses.

Last edited by fasttexan; Jan 23, 2004 at 07:58 AM.

Jan 23, 2004 | 09:21 AM

a66stang

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I will try to remember to dig it out of the garage and post the part number. If I remember right the nut is a 2 9/16ths.

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Jan 23, 2004 | 10:31 AM

fasttexan

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Right, 2 9/16". You need the socket with the rounded (as opposed to sharp) corners.

Jan 24, 2004 | 07:02 AM

Fordzlla

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I got one at the local parts place, I believe it was only about $15 canadian.

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Jan 24, 2004 | 02:24 PM

Mike W

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I don't know if that is a special size but when I needed a large socket for a pitman arm nut, I bought a 3/4 drive set at HF for $45. This stuff is so large that I doubt it will ever break.

Jan 24, 2004 | 03:10 PM

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The OTC part # is 1928 or T70T-4252-w

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Jan 24, 2004 | 08:47 PM

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bosshoss

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KD Tools has a socket for rear ends on fords, The tool number is KD 3195. I have seen them in the JC Whittny Cat. Sold as a kit for about $60 i think.