54mm nut and that big socket

AustinTaco · 12-18-2009, 03:59 PM

I am in the middle of working on my front axle and I wanted to throw this out there for anyone else that is attempting to work on the their axle and is contemplating buying the socket....But it!
I thought I could find one locally. Sears carries one online, but not in their stores. After searching everywhere, I did find a 55mm that was labled as being for use on Toyota RN, LN, and FJ's, which is also what the OTC brand says about their 54mm, so I bought it. Nope, its too big, so I ended up settling for a 2 1/8" socket. It is doing the job, but the problem I am running in to is that the last person to work on the front used the "chizzel my dizzel" method and tapped it out with a hammer and chisel. That works, but it leaves burrs on the edge of the nut that make the socket either a tight fit or not fit. Toyota only had two new 54 mm nuts, so I am using them and the best two of the old ones and sanding the edge down.
Hope this helps the next person.

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Etype R · 12-18-2009, 08:18 PM

I have both a 2 1/8 socket and a trailgear 54mm socket. Both get the job done.

MuddfreaksOffroad · 12-18-2009, 09:29 PM

you dont even need a socket my buddy just did the front breaks on his 85 and its finger tight but if you do need something use a monkey wrench a big one lol but yeah they make a 54 mm socket just have to get it lol

85excab · 12-18-2009, 09:32 PM

mabey a monkey wrench fits on the 2wd's, but not on the 4wd's its recessed.
checkers and autozone both carry the 54mm socket for $15, worth every penny
if i ever see someone using a hammer and chisel again, imma gonna use the hammer on thier skull, retards...

AustinTaco · 12-18-2009, 09:39 PM

I went to Autozone, Oreilly's, Advanced, Sears, Napa, Main Line, and A-1, and none of them had a 54mm so I settled for the 2 1/8. It fits, but the old 54mm nuts that were chiseled made for a tight fit.

When I run into issues, I like to post up for the next guy.

MuddfreaksOffroad · 12-18-2009, 10:11 PM

well i mean some kinda wrench cuz my friend did it with out a socket! lol so it can be done!

BigBluePile · 12-18-2009, 10:29 PM

I used 2.5" exhaust tubing...and it was free.

**DeathCougar** · 12-18-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AustinTaco

I am in the middle of working on my front axle and I wanted to throw this out there for anyone else that is attempting to work on the their axle and is contemplating buying the socket....But it!
I thought I could find one locally. Sears carries one online, but not in their stores. After searching everywhere, I did find a 55mm that was labled as being for use on Toyota RN, LN, and FJ's, which is also what the OTC brand says about their 54mm, so I bought it. Nope, its too big, so I ended up settling for a 2 1/8" socket. It is doing the job, but the problem I am running in to is that the last person to work on the front used the "chizzel my dizzel" method and tapped it out with a hammer and chisel. That works, but it leaves burrs on the edge of the nut that make the socket either a tight fit or not fit. Toyota only had two new 54 mm nuts, so I am using them and the best two of the old ones and sanding the edge down.
Hope this helps the next person.

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Etype R · 12-19-2009, 05:33 AM

I had to use a impact gun to remove my outer lock nuts.

MuddfreaksOffroad · 12-19-2009, 11:29 AM

hmmm really? were your bearings SHOT?

**DeathCougar** · 12-19-2009, 11:39 AM

Did you bend the tabs on the lock washer first? And you do know there are TWO nuts....don't you?

4banginRunner · 12-19-2009, 03:33 PM

TG sells brand new nuts, star washer and the index washer for $8.50 a side..

http://www.trail-gear.com/images/nut-kit-600.jpg

http://www.trail-gear.com/knuckle-service.html

Etype R · 12-19-2009, 03:48 PM

I know they should not require a torque wrench, I wasn't the one that last tightened them down

The nut behind the lock tab washer was loose, and was turning off while I bent the tabs back for the washer. But even with the nuts being installed so tight, they were not gouged up. I also installed new wheel bearings when I tore into my front end.

**waskillywabbit** · 12-19-2009, 05:55 PM

If you are going to work on your Toyota, don't do it half ass with a hammer and chisel, buy the right tools for the job the first time and do it right.

Finger tight on 54mm spindle nuts...FAIL.

JShaffer0525 · 01-14-2010, 09:59 PM

wabfab=win!

got my manual hub conversion kit and the 54mm socket from him.

peow130 · 01-14-2010, 10:45 PM

Finger tight spindle nuts.
Have fun when your hub comes off going down the highway..

**waskillywabbit** · 01-15-2010, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JShaffer0525

wabfab=win!

got my manual hub conversion kit and the 54mm socket from him.

jonzen1977 · 01-18-2010, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBluePile

I used 2.5" exhaust tubing...and it was free.

Did you smash it into a hex, or beat it onto the nuts or what?
I need to do mine, just wondering how well this will work for others, before I order a socket.

Thanks

BigBluePile · 01-18-2010, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzen1977

Did you smash it into a hex, or beat it onto the nuts or what?
I need to do mine, just wondering how well this will work for others, before I order a socket.

Thanks

I used my small sledge and massaged the round tubing into a hex checking the fit with the hex washer(and NO I didn't beat it onto the washer while it was on the rig still). Once I had the fit down, I cut a tab at the other end of the tubing and folded it over and using a hose clamp secured it to the side. Cut and filed a nice 1/2" square for a wrachet and viola!! Now that I have a welder, I'll weld the tab down.

12-18-2009, 08:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Etype R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 469	I have both a 2 1/8 socket and a trailgear 54mm socket. Both get the job done. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner - Full SR5 package - 4 inch lift - 35" tires

12-18-2009, 09:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
MuddfreaksOffroad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 289	you dont even need a socket my buddy just did the front breaks on his 85 and its finger tight but if you do need something use a monkey wrench a big one lol but yeah they make a 54 mm socket just have to get it lol __________________ MUDDFREAKS OFFROAD Toyota Tech and Fab/ Muddfreaks a NWG. MY TRUCK - getting a 4x4 yota MY DADS - 1989 built 22re 4x4, 4in sus, 3in bl, 35x14.5 superswamper boggers, custom paint, 4.88s and Detroit locker in rear. "Toyota's, there everywhere u wanna be!" "Toyotas will go anywhere and everywhere u wanna go!"

12-18-2009, 09:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
85excab Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Grand Junction, Co Posts: 392	mabey a monkey wrench fits on the 2wd's, but not on the 4wd's its recessed. checkers and autozone both carry the 54mm socket for $15, worth every penny if i ever see someone using a hammer and chisel again, imma gonna use the hammer on thier skull, retards... __________________ i drive by brail. Rock Solid Motorsports http://www.rocksolidmotorsports.net/ http://www.lunatic4x4.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=45

12-18-2009, 10:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
MuddfreaksOffroad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 289	well i mean some kinda wrench cuz my friend did it with out a socket! lol so it can be done! __________________ MUDDFREAKS OFFROAD Toyota Tech and Fab/ Muddfreaks a NWG. MY TRUCK - getting a 4x4 yota MY DADS - 1989 built 22re 4x4, 4in sus, 3in bl, 35x14.5 superswamper boggers, custom paint, 4.88s and Detroit locker in rear. "Toyota's, there everywhere u wanna be!" "Toyotas will go anywhere and everywhere u wanna go!"

12-19-2009, 05:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Etype R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 469	I had to use a impact gun to remove my outer lock nuts. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner - Full SR5 package - 4 inch lift - 35" tires

12-18-2009, 09:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
AustinTaco Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 332	I went to Autozone, Oreilly's, Advanced, Sears, Napa, Main Line, and A-1, and none of them had a 54mm so I settled for the 2 1/8. It fits, but the old 54mm nuts that were chiseled made for a tight fit. When I run into issues, I like to post up for the next guy.

12-19-2009, 11:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
MuddfreaksOffroad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 289	hmmm really? were your bearings SHOT? __________________ MUDDFREAKS OFFROAD Toyota Tech and Fab/ Muddfreaks a NWG. MY TRUCK - getting a 4x4 yota MY DADS - 1989 built 22re 4x4, 4in sus, 3in bl, 35x14.5 superswamper boggers, custom paint, 4.88s and Detroit locker in rear. "Toyota's, there everywhere u wanna be!" "Toyotas will go anywhere and everywhere u wanna go!"

12-19-2009, 03:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
4banginRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the coal region...Mount Carmel, PA Posts: 1,854	TG sells brand new nuts, star washer and the index washer for $8.50 a side.. http://www.trail-gear.com/images/nut-kit-600.jpg http://www.trail-gear.com/knuckle-service.html __________________ 87 Toyota 4Runner 22RE-5spd swap-4.56s-63" Chevys with extra crap-4" TG SAS-Hi-steer-BudBuilt DualCase X-member-36" Iroks-MC rear bumper *79 Toyota Longbed 4x4* Scattered around my yard, and a few boxes *1998 Dodge Ram 1500* 5.2/slushbox, Hughes plenum, 180* T-stat, knocked out cat, 14x3, duals, 2500 V8 coils, AAL's, 33x12.5x15 MTRs *2004 GMC Sierra SLE 1500* 5.3/auto, Summit Cat-back, loud-fast-and good on gas \m/ >< \m/

12-19-2009, 03:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Etype R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 469	I know they should not require a torque wrench, I wasn't the one that last tightened them down The nut behind the lock tab washer was loose, and was turning off while I bent the tabs back for the washer. But even with the nuts being installed so tight, they were not gouged up. I also installed new wheel bearings when I tore into my front end. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner - Full SR5 package - 4 inch lift - 35" tires

12-19-2009, 05:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 16,785	If you are going to work on your Toyota, don't do it half ass with a hammer and chisel, buy the right tools for the job the first time and do it right. Finger tight on 54mm spindle nuts...FAIL. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 Jeeps are cute. Ken drives one. This extra space provided to you at Tofer's request and now for rent to the highest bidder.

01-14-2010, 09:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
JShaffer0525 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boone, NC- App State University Posts: 278	wabfab=win! got my manual hub conversion kit and the 54mm socket from him. __________________ 1987 4runner 22RE cupholders! 05 Tundra 16in aluminum rims Goodyear MTRs 245/75/16 Shaffer Fab Plate Stinger bumper 1st gen 4runner, sweet locking center console

01-14-2010, 10:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
peow130 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,940	Finger tight spindle nuts. Have fun when your hub comes off going down the highway.. __________________ 1987 Toyota Pickup DLX. 30" Cooper Discoverer S/T's. 1" AAL lift and Tbar crank. and two KC HiLites. IFS Club #5 1978 Camaro Z28, 454 Big Block V8 with a 4 Speed.

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