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Old 07-12-2009, 09:47 AM
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Socket for Wheel Bearing Question
Does anyone know what socket I need to replace the front wheel bearing on my 89 4wd pickup? Socket for the wheel bearing nut. Thanks in advance.
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Old 07-12-2009, 09:52 AM
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54mm? i think you can use a 2 1/8th too.
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Ok thank you very much!
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No prob. You were talking about that huge one right?
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lol have fun finding one, i had to go to northern tool, sears/lowes/homedepot didint have one, and the autoparts guys that i was retarded, their like 54MM???? you workin on an 18 wheeler?? lmao
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oh and while your at it, you can make a grease fitting too!! theirs a thread on here for that friggin awsome
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oh and while your at it, you can make a grease fitting too!! theirs a thread on here for that friggin awsome
Please enlighten me on that haha.
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lol have fun finding one, i had to go to northern tool, sears/lowes/homedepot didint have one, and the autoparts guys that i was retarded, their like 54MM???? you workin on an 18 wheeler?? lmao
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Have you seen the size of sockets you need to use on big rigs? Makes our 54mm sockets look like childsplay!

I got my 2 1/8" socket locally, works perfect.
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https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...ctures-100327/ here ya go!! have fun
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Thanks everybody for the help, I guess I'll order a socket.
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my local autozone has them in the store.....as does the Kragens around the corner.....think Kragens is called Checker or O'Reilly's in other regions
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Originally Posted by dntsdad
my local autozone has them in the store.....as does the Kragens around the corner.....think Kragens is called Checker or O'Reilly's in other regions
Do they have the 54mm or the 2 1/8" in stock?
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i just use the big chevy 6 prong one for my toolbox, cheap, local at autoparts store and it gets the job done.
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I have seen it at the Kragens about a year ago but not lately as I have been in there various time and at Autozone about a month ago. yes, in the store.

may try there
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Originally Posted by dntsdad
I have seen it at the Kragens about a year ago but not lately as I have been in there various time and at Autozone about a month ago. yes, in the store.

may try there
Good to know Thanks
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Or go to a tool rental place , they usually have a stake that works for most 4wd vehicles for just this purpose. Also In a bind you can use a flathead screwdriver and a hammer.
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I bought both a 54mm and a 2 1/8 socket at a local used parts house, both craftsmen for $24......
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Or go to a tool rental place , they usually have a stake that works for most 4wd vehicles for just this purpose. Also In a bind you can use a flathead screwdriver and a hammer.

Don't use a stake and hammer to set your wheel bearings. Its nearly impossible and just ruins the lock nuts.

Don't be cheap and spend the $30 or less on the proper 54mm or 2 1/8" socket.

Buy it once, if you plan on keeping your rig for awhile you will need it anyways....
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Or go to a tool rental place , they usually have a stake that works for most 4wd vehicles for just this purpose. Also In a bind you can use a flathead screwdriver and a hammer.
thats a negative, wouldent do that EVER cuz then you end up with this

do yourself a favor and find a 54MM socket, i bealive a ford 4wd hub adaptor works as well
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