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Title: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
Post by: VTK5Mudder on November 26, 2015, 11:16:46 pm

anybody know what size socket I need to get for the rear end  nut on my 1979 3/4 ton ? I need to pull it apart so I can get to my wheel cylinders .

Title: Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
Post by: werewolfx13 on November 26, 2015, 11:38:28 pm

You need one of the 6 stud type sockets. Most parts stores have them in their rental/loaner program.

Title: Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
Post by: VTK5Mudder on November 27, 2015, 01:59:42 am

thanks , is that all I need to ask them for is a 6 stud socket for my gm truck ?

Title: Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
Post by: GregL on November 27, 2015, 04:18:40 pm

 Or you can just use a hammer and punch.

Title: Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
Post by: hatzie on November 29, 2015, 12:06:34 pm

Quote from: werewolfx13 on November 26, 2015, 11:38:28 pm

You need one of the 6 stud type sockets. Most parts stores have them in their rental/loaner program.

Autozone etc loan these tools.
http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648475-Spindle-Socket-Outer/dp/B0015UWW64 (http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648475-Spindle-Socket-Outer/dp/B0015UWW64)



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Title: Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
Post by: VileZambonie on November 29, 2015, 12:36:05 pm

Here's a kent-moore on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/141821123735?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

Title: Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
Post by: josh0325 on November 29, 2015, 02:08:14 pm

Which axle nut are you referring to.  The axle nut for the wheel bearings, or the pinion yoke.

Title: Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
Post by: VileZambonie on November 29, 2015, 06:57:56 pm

Assuming wheel bearings since he's trying to get to his wheel cylinders.

Title: Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
Post by: VTK5Mudder on November 30, 2015, 09:58:42 pm

wheel bearing , sorry my fault . my son picked a socket up it only has 4 prongs so hope it works its what the parts store told him so will see . was hoping to get a loner but they didn't have one which I guess in a way was ok since we had crappy weather up here last weekend going to try for this weekend need to get it done its my plow truck !

Title: Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
Post by: hatzie on December 01, 2015, 09:55:01 am

4 pins are for hub nuts on front axles. 
6 pins are for the 14 bolt hub nuts.
They aren't interchangeable.

You can get them off with a pin punch. Setting the proper bearing preload and not boogering up the slots without the right tool is really kind of difficult.

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Title: Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
Post by: josh0325 on December 01, 2015, 09:07:13 pm

Sorry, that was my ignorance, I didn't read your post properly.  Yes, you need a Chevy 4WD 6 stud socket