What size hub socket is needed for axle?
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54mm
Did a search for "hub socket size." It was really easy and took less time than it does to start a new thread.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=12537&highlight=hub+socket+size
I'm just sayin...
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=12537&highlight=hub+socket+size
I'm just sayin...
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Not so fast! Depends on the year. My 2/71 takes a 50mm, a set of 74 spindles I have measure 52mm then finally there are the 54mm later years.
vtcruiser60
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And for the conversion...
54 mm = 2 1/8 inches
50 mm = 2 inches
I just sourced this locally for about $15 a socket. They are a 3/4 drive. Fortunately I had a step down adapter so I could use my 1/2 breaker bar. I used the sockets for all of about 2 minutes doing a knuckle tear down.
Why don't we have a tool loan program on this board?
54 mm = 2 1/8 inches
50 mm = 2 inches
I just sourced this locally for about $15 a socket. They are a 3/4 drive. Fortunately I had a step down adapter so I could use my 1/2 breaker bar. I used the sockets for all of about 2 minutes doing a knuckle tear down.
Why don't we have a tool loan program on this board?
rusty_tlc
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Well unfortunately there is no freaking place around my house that carries the socket.So I'm gonna put it back together. I was planning on tearing into the axle on my only off day.
You'll probably have to get it in 3/4" drive and buy a 3/4" to 1/2" adapter, unless you have a 3/4" torque wrench.
vtcruiser60
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Here is a link....$26 shipped to your door.
http://amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/10...ield-keywords=54mm+toyota&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
http://amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/10...ield-keywords=54mm+toyota&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
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You really don't need the socket to take the knuckle apart OR put it back together, a screwdriver and a hammer will do both in a pinch.
However a socket makes it easier to set bearing pre-load.
Also some friendly advice for the knuckle uninitiated? Set aside more than a day if you plan on rebuilding the knuckles correctly. I would give myself a day PER SIDE. Also do you have the rebuild kit and FSM in hand? No point in tearing into it without these two things. Look at Jeff Zepps site for a 1976 knuckle rebuild or my site for a 71 rebuild. Oh and invest in a LOT of rags, it's a horribly messy job... Good luck and post up when you start!
However a socket makes it easier to set bearing pre-load.
Also some friendly advice for the knuckle uninitiated? Set aside more than a day if you plan on rebuilding the knuckles correctly. I would give myself a day PER SIDE. Also do you have the rebuild kit and FSM in hand? No point in tearing into it without these two things. Look at Jeff Zepps site for a 1976 knuckle rebuild or my site for a 71 rebuild. Oh and invest in a LOT of rags, it's a horribly messy job... Good luck and post up when you start!
They are made in 1/2" as well. Both of mine were 1/2" drive.
I got mine from Trail Gear and it was 3/8 drive. Unfortunately for my tear down I needed 1/2 drive, so I just welded a 1/2" impact socket that I have never used to it, worked out great.
I used a 54mm for the disk brakes from a 1989 FJ62 if that helps more.
You could have just used a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter...
Didn't have one and the welder was handy and it was about 9 or 10 at night, I can always cut it off later when I do the reassembly 
rusty_tlc
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Are you guys talking about the OTC SST? The SST I had for my old knuckles (2") was 3/8".
I got a Sears socket for the larger/newer knuckles. I couldn't find that size in a regular socket except in 3/4" drive. But I have no patience either.
I got a Sears socket for the larger/newer knuckles. I couldn't find that size in a regular socket except in 3/4" drive. But I have no patience either.
rusty_tlc
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... Oh and invest in a LOT of rags, it's a horribly messy job... Good luck and post up when you start!
A trick I picked up from reading on MUD is to use toilet paper, it's the s***z for cleaning knuckle crud up.
I just did the CV's in my 100 and it took one roll per side.
To clean the outside of the knuckle use oven cleaner, another Mud trick I read and have field tested. Spray it on let it set for an hour or so and rinse off all that built up crap. Also works on transmissions and bellhousings.
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Didn't have one and the welder was handy and it was about 9 or 10 at night, I can always cut it off later when I do the reassembly
This exact thinking led me to build my own hub socket from scratch parts I had late one night.
http://tinyurl.com/56pzn
Very nice.
rusty_tlc
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Until they make booger shaped nuts I'll be buying mine though.
My welding skills leave much to be desired.
I know this is an old post, but I was looking for a 50mm socket for my 8/73 FJ40 drub brake hub nut and look all over. Found this post to figure out I have a 50mm not a more recent model with a 54mm nut. I drove through 4 towns to find it and couldn't. Found this at Northern tool with free shipping for 6 bucks. Thought I would pass it along. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200337319_200337319
