I need to replace the seals and wheel bearings on my Sterling full-float. Anyone know of a web site that carries the specialty socket for the locknut? I've tried the local parts stores, but they only carry the sockets for front axle applications. I really hate to order it thru Ford (part# T85T-4252-AH), but may have to.
Thanks

Stryder

 

Check with a professional tool store. KD tools, Lisle or even Snap-on or Matco may have it.

 

I just replaced bearings & seals in my Sterling. Napa had the socket for the axle nuts. It was $40.

 

I've seen it at Autozone, Advance and O'reillies.

Chris

 

The OTC # is 7269, KD/NAPA #3195, Lisle #28000..... I believe OTC also has a 4x4 locknut kit in their "Stinger" line that will cover all of your basic front and rear locknut needs, 6 pieces I think...... 4-pin, 6-pin, rounded hex, etc...... including that big mother you need. Some of the retail chains might still do a "rental program".......

 

Sorry, I re-read this question and realized you are looking for a website. Try www.toolsource.com and reference the numbers I gave you. They are pretty good folks, with decent prices..... and anytime you are looking for a Ford specialty tool (unless it's REALLY goofy and VERY specific), try OTC.... they are OEM tool suppliers to Ford. Their catalog even references the Ford Global and Rotunda numbers in most cases...... They make tools OEM for a lot of manufacturers, like Ford, John Deere, GM, and a lot of MAC tools' current catalog of specialty tools is made by OTC (the MAC number is often very similar to the OTC#, too!). I needed a diesel injector socket for my JD tractor that was about $150 from the dealer..... I got it for $80 through OTC....

 

Thanks guys! I talk to a guy at work and found he nows a guy at a nearby Ford shop and he said he could get me one to use. That's kinda funny about NAPA, I went to one and the guy kept trying to sell me one a socket for the friont axle, saying they only carried them for the front. Go figure...These parts stores should make sure the people they hire have a broad knowledge of autos. Thanks again for the responses!

Stryder

 

Advance Auto parts carries a five piece kit for $50, but, you can do it as a tool loan too. I tried it on a Dana 60 (?) for a Dodge 3500 DRW and found none fit. I ended up with a $50 3/4 drive socket kit from Harbor Freight so I could get the 42mm socket I needed. If your lock nut is six sided, you might be ahead of the game getting a large size 3/4" socket set. NorthernTools.com sells them too.

 

the large hex nuts have a rounded corner, and a often require a thin-wall design, ditto for the Dodge spindle nuts. You often can't get a conventional 3/4" drive socket into the housing, especially the Mopars. OTC, OTC Stinger, Astro Pneumatic, KD/NAPA, and others carry the thin-wall sockets. They are the same socket style (but smaller) used to service hubs on medium and heavy duty truck axles, as well as trailers.
As for stryders comment on parts-store personnel needing to have a broad wealth of knowledge, I couldn't agree more, but BEING a parts specialist myself, I can attest that it very much depends on where you are shopping. There are "counterpeople" and "parts specialists". The former is often just that, a person at the counter.... and that is about as useful as t**s on a rain barrel. True parts specialist knows his s**t, and is ready, willing, and able to prove his/her merit on a daily basis. I am proud to run a store where 4 out of the 5 employees on the counter are ASE-certified parts specialists. It is very difficult to find competent counter personnel, and unfortunately, some companies are willing to pick from the shallow end of the gene pool just to fill a position.