Free spin, spindle nut socket size?

[JKreiss]

I need to know which socket i need to remove the spindle nut to service my wheel bearings. When i had the Free spin kit installed he told me it needs the 6 pin socket. I just want to make sure i get the right one before i get it all torn down. Napa said they have one, i never gave them a part number or told them what it's for, she just kept telling me it would work. Kragen didn't even know what i was talking about but had a generic 6 pin for 10 bucks. They couldn't tell me what it was for or reference any numbers from it The one from Napa says it's for a 78-84 F-250. When i called dynatrac they said just get the one for a Dana 60 but he didn't know what size it was. Did the old F-250 Danas have the same size components as the Dodges? I'm hoping someone who has installed theirs or taken theirs apart knows what i need and could help me out. Thanks in advance!



Joe

 

[ENafziger]

As far as I know, they are all the same. I got a hub spindle nut socket for a Dana 60, and it works great. Just make sure you get the 6 pin instead of the 4, as both were used at different times. As far as Ford, Dodge, Chevy, whoever, the "size" is all the same.

--Eric

 

[JKreiss]

Hey Eric,



Thanks a lot for the help i appreciate it! I should have the right one then, and hopefully it'll be painless.

 

[steved]

As far as I know, they are all the same. I got a hub spindle nut socket for a Dana 60, and it works great. Just make sure you get the 6 pin instead of the 4, as both were used at different times. As far as Ford, Dodge, Chevy, whoever, the "size" is all the same.



--Eric

The 6-pin socket is for the later Dana 60, the 4-pin socket is for the later Dana 44... the 4-pin is too small to fit over the Dana 60 spindle in most cases.



Both the 44 and 60 used actual hex nuts early on, which varied from 6-point with pointed flats to 8-point with rounded flats... and this was typically a guess until you tore them apart.

 

[Motorhead]

Make sure the socket is DEEP enough. I had to scout around to find the right depth for my Free spin install. Usually Autozone, Napa and O'reilleys have tool rentals.
Mine is an OTC TOOL 7158. It is the 4 prong and the prongs are recessed to "cup" the spindle nut.
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[JKreiss]

I wound up with this one HERE I'll try it out and see what happens. I'm nervous now as to the depth issue. I guess we'll see, I called every chain in town and this was the best i got. I'm going to do the job up at my folks so if i need something different i know the mom and pop parts store there should have it. Thanks again guys.