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Dec 7, 2005 | 09:26 PM

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squirrel

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From: mulberry FL

its a 4 point socket

Dec 7, 2005 | 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stillsmokin

The tool (4wd spindle nut socket) you need is for the 4500# dana 60 front axle, chevrolet/gmc dana 60 uses the same tool from the early 80's on up. IT IS NOT THE SAME TOOL AS THE REAR AXLE NUT SOCKET AND DON'T USE AS HAMMER AND PUNCH

. For reference the 3500# front axle is the dana 44. ALL cummins and w350 gas trucks have the 60 front which is evidenced by manual locking hubs, the trucks with 44 fronts (gassers) have a vacuum central axle locking mechanism.

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THE DANA 60 IN OUR DODGES USE A 2AND 9/16 NUT, IT IS NO SPECIAL TOOL

Dec 7, 2005 | 11:09 PM

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From: mulberry FL

once you get the nut off you still need the tool to adjust the bearings properly.

Dec 8, 2005 | 08:23 AM

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THE DANA 60 IN OUR DODGES USE A 2AND 9/16 NUT, IT IS NO SPECIAL TOOL

You have the old external hub setup and are correct for your truck. The internal hub trucks to requre a special drive socket like we are talking about.

Dec 8, 2005 | 07:10 PM

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PEOPLE, YES, CHEVY AND DODGE TOOLS ARE THE SAME (most likely ford is too) just follow danas design changes and all will be fine, OWN BOTH CHEVY AND DODGE INTERNAL 60 FRONTS, HAD BOTH APART. 77-80 chevy 60 fronts did have a different 6 pronged socket.

NO, 2 9/16 axle nut socket DOES NOT WORK ON A 60 FRONT 91-93, it is a special 4 pronged tool, the nut is not 6 sided.

Dec 21, 2005 | 03:29 PM

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From: Kenna, WV

I think I found the socket at NAPA.
I borrowed one from one of our mechanics.
I still have to check to see if it fits, once I do I will check back

Here is the link to the socket that he gave me.
Part number is K-D 3246

http://www.napaonline.com/masterpage...ock+Nut+Socket