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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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my brothers 73 f250 camper special is leaking rearend oil from the inside of his back right tire. im not sure exactly what rearend is in it but i do know its a full floating type. i was looking over how to change the seals and it says you need a special deep socket for the locknut. does any one know were i can get one? what is the name or part number of this socket. and if some one knows what rearend this is im talking about it would be nice if you could tell me the real name. thanks
 
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Should 2 9/16 maybe a size smaller. NAPA and many other parts stores should have them, it is stamped steel and not a thickwall like a normal socket.

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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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It should be a Dana 60 rear
 
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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could possibly also be a dana 70, not sure.
 
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Dana 70 uses a 2 9/16" socket as well.

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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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2 1/2" is too small, 2 9/16" is too big, do they make one 2 17/32's?
 
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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Yeah they fit loose, but it doesn't (shouldn't) take much torque to set the bearings.

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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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A dull chisel and a hammer will work on a Dana 60 rear if you don't want to but one.
 
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