i sell the 54mm socket as well

 

I have used the hammer and screwdriver just as a trail fix and it got me home fine (in a bind). I think stake may have been the wrong word but there is a generic spindle socket that works fine with a torque wrench. I have used one over and over with no issues and its the same one we use on my bros Jeep with dana 44s. But I guess I am kinda cheap lol and Im not saying a 54mm socket is not the best thing to use hands down.

 

Well yes, it will work to get you home, but its impossible to get the proper torque that way. Not something you would want to do for a long period of time

 

Yes, buy at least one 54mm socket.

I have (2) 54mm sockets, a nice one in my tool box in the shop and another simple one for trail repairs in my trail tool kit bags.

Flathead and a hammer.

 

I was in a bind doing the rotors on my '89. Forgot to order the 54mm ahead of time. No one in town had the 54 mm (or 2 1/8) socket, so, I took a chance and grabbed a 55 mm socket from Kragen. It was the cheapo formed sheetmetal type of socket.

The torque specs are really low on the adjusting nut and not very high on the lock nut. You can get away with a 55 mm socket just fine, if you have to. I am going to pick up a 54 when I get a chance, just to have the right one on hand. But, FYI for the thread.

Mike

 

Had to use the hammer/screwdriver the other night when I posted this because I could not find any socket in town. Got one today though and will tear back into the truck tomorrow night. Hard to get that torque right with the hammer. LOL