2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Installing DSS / Size of nut

[rmrc]

Just tried to install the DSS and found out that the original nut holding the pitman arm is larger than 1 1/4".



Does anyone know what the exact size is? Of course, the largest size I have "IS",,, 1 1/4".



I'd rather buy just one socket than a few to make sure I have the right size.



Thanks in advance!

 

[JGK]

Someone else asked this same question in one of the forums on here a few days ago. The size was given in that thread. I don't remember the size, off hand.



I popped mine loose using a big crecent wrench I had. Grab it with a pipe wrench if nothing else!



The new nut/stub is yet a different size and will require a large, deep socket. Here again, I just reefed down on it with the crecent wrench. I know it's supposed to be torqued to some specific number, but rather than spring for a big, deep socket, I compromised. It's got the lock washer behind it so I'm not worried about it coming loose.



JK

 

[rmrc]

JGK,



The new nut is 1 1/4". I have that socket. I tried using a cresent and a pipe wrench but just can't break it free. I don't have the leverage. I have a compressor and if I had the correct size socket, she'd be off in a second.



I'm still searching for that post you spoke of.



Thanks for the reply.

 

[rmrc]

So far I've found a quess at 1 3/8" which sounds about right. I'll call Sears and see if they have an assortment in those sizes.

 

[Cummins4Life]

The original nut is 1-5/16 regular socket. Smallest one I could find in town was for a 3/4" drive for $11

 

[JGK]

rmrc,



The thread I spoke of is a few down the list in this same forum! It the one you replied to about sitting on the fence on this mod (post #12)!



In there, PRyker also said its 1-5/16ths.



Now, get that 5 gal bucket to support everything.



JK