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Old 11-18-2010, 06:36 PM
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rear axle spindle nut

Im in the process of installing seals and brakes. I need to track down a socket for the nut that holds the whole works together.
I took the calipers and measured the nut and it came out to 2.5" but when I came inside and jumped on the net everything i read says 2 9/16"?? im starting to second guess my measurements.... did they ever use a 2.5" nut??
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yes 2 9/16 is correct. there's only a 1/16th of an inch between what you measured and what it should be. i did my brakes in april...all the springs were a royal pain in the edit. good luck with it
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I'm so cheap I made my own socket.
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im so cheap my daddy bought mine for me thanks dad!
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i went into the local napa, they had one on the shelf for 17 bucks... didnt think that was to bad
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