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Offline VTK5Mudder

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what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
« 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 .
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Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
« Reply #2 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 ?
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Offline GregL

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Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2015, 04:18:40 pm »
 Or you can just use a hammer and punch.
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Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
« Reply #4 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



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Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2015, 12:36:05 pm »
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Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2015, 06:57:56 pm »
Assuming wheel bearings since he's trying to get to his wheel cylinders.
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Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
« Reply #8 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 !
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Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
« Reply #9 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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Re: what size socket for rear axel nut on a 1979 3/4 ton ?
« Reply #10 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
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