Im Flumoxed.. Front Spindle Nut M1008

[Abbylind]

Ive got a guy who will trade my front hubs (M1008 ) for his dually hubs. I pulled the locking hubs and found the smooth nut with 4 notches. Went to NAPA and they sold me a socket that will work on "all DANA 60 axles up to 1 tons"...aaaaaah....wrong! The nut is bigger! Found another 4 prong socket...same size... I looked in the -20P it says "smooth nut"...but no size...
OK guys what size is this nut? Where can I find the right socket?

Thanks

Tried to post a pic....no joy

 

[319]

OTC 7158 rings a bell. I have a new one around here somewhere if you can't find one local. Check e-bay also.

 

[corelokt]

AutoZone. Just bought one. Make sure you get the one for the Dana 60, 4 tabs, not six.

 

[Abbylind]

Did you get the socket at Autozone for a M1009 or 08?

 

[ODdave]

319 Is dead on. Try a napa or CQ

 

[corelokt]

M1008, already had the m1009 one.

 

[Iceman3005]

got mine on ebay, it was used once "snap-on" I paid $50 for it, could try there. When I got it, it looked brand new. "Snap-on" part # is "S6146"

 

[319]

got mine on ebay, it was used once "snap-on" i paid $50 for it, could try there. When i got it, it looked brand new. "snap-on" part # is "s6146"

ouch!!!

 

[Cucvnut]

My cornwell tools socket cost me 40 but you get what you payfor!

 

[jeepjseries]

OEM/1/2 in. drive 76 x 80 mm. front wheel socket (25966) | Socket | AutoZone.com this is what you need for the m1008. 19.99 worked great for me. If i recall right it's 2 and a half inches.

 

[Abbylind]

All is well. A friend suggested I try Pep Boys. Bingo! $17
FYI the front spindle nut is 76mm
Pulled the hub and installed dually hubs

Thanks to all!

 

[Abbylind]

All is well. A friend suggested I try Pep Boys. Bingo! $17
FYI the front spindle nut is 76mm
Pulled the hub and installed dually hubs

Thanks to all!

 

[Iceman3005]

ouch!!!

What is wrong with what I paid? Snap-on is made in U.S. and it has a life time warranty. So I'm supporting American workers and if it ever brakes I can get a new one for free. The tools at the napa store near me are made in Taiwan, and they don't have any kind of warranty.

 

[319]

What is wrong with what I paid? Snap-on is made in U.S. and it has a life time warranty. So I'm supporting American workers and if it ever brakes I can get a new one for free. The tools at the napa store near me are made in Taiwan, and they don't have any kind of warranty.

No offense intended, just a little pricey considering the OTC (US Made) can be had for $25-$30. At one time, there was only OTC making these (under various names) for everybody. And yes, even OTC and Snap-on have to import some items to be competitive.
I for one appreciate those who "Buy U.S.", as I try to also.