Where can i find a spindle nut socket

[LOGJOCKY]

The wheel bearings on my x need to be repacked but there is just 1 problem. When i went to get the spindle nut wrench/socket to my suprise no one has one. They told me that the 94 x is listed by itself and that there is a special tool for that year only. Is this true? and if it is where can i get the tool?Thanks in advance

 

[mattadams]

are you talking about the socket with the four prongs? I've used the same one of those with my 94 explorer as well as my dads 92 F-150 and many others, its the standard ford size.

 

[LOGJOCKY]

I dont know to much about the nut itself but i do know it is a 4 prong. Is it possible it is not a factory nut. The guy that was doin it for me said the regular socket wouldnt fit. He also told me that he needs 2 wrenches, not just 1. Is he nuts or is this true. I always thought that the regular 1 would work but he says it wont fit. how long does this take to do? The dealer wanted to charge me for 5 hours at $70/hr. I will do it myslef before i pay that!

 

[Bill MacLeod]

Lock Nut Socket

For auto locking hubs, you will need a 2 3/8" socket.
OTC # 1936, I think Lisle also makes one. Phone around to the local auto parts suppliers. One of them should be able to find it.

 

[Brian1]

PEP BOYS! That is where I bought my first one with 4 prongs for the xplor. It was like $12. Yesterday I bought another one there, this time a 6 prong for working on 1 ton axles that I will be using for my project. Pep boys had a whole bunch of these hub sockets. Just go look and they should have them in the tool section.