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bluebandit · 10-21-2012, 09:38 AM

Hi guys. I just picked up an 86 for my winter truck and need to replace a ball joint. What 4wd socket do I need to get the hub apart?

Thanks in advance!

68Timber · 10-21-2012, 09:51 AM

It's a special deal for that truck, I don't think I paid but a few bucks for mine. But it's listed as a front hub socket for 73-87 4x4 GM trucks.

bluebandit · 10-21-2012, 09:55 AM

Would this be a common auto zone/advance/napa tool?
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**hatzie** · 10-21-2012, 10:02 AM

They're easy to find. I think they're called "Spindle Nut Tools". AutoZone might rent them.

bluebandit · 10-21-2012, 11:57 AM

How many tabs are on them? I just rented a kit and none of them work
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JTautomotive · 10-21-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebandit

How many tabs are on them? I just rented a kit and none of them work
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There are 4 rectangular tabs, did you take the hubs all the way apart to the spindle nut? there are is a small snap ring that you have to get before the hub can be removed

bluebandit · 10-21-2012, 12:52 PM

I have the snap ring off the end of the axle shaft and it appears there is a gear like thing that is slid on the axle. Does this need removed before the socket can be used?
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mongoose · 10-21-2012, 04:40 PM

Yeah those need to come out the actual nuts you want are a couple inches into the hub itself..
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bluebandit · 10-21-2012, 05:47 PM

Thanks guys. Got it all apart and new ball joint in.
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rusty76 · 10-21-2012, 08:06 PM

I found out the hard way on how to work on these hubs. Luckly parts were cheap and plentiful and the tool could be rented though I was given one. Good luck and keep'em nuts tight. Check'em regulary.

10-21-2012, 09:38 AM	#1
bluebandit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Erie PA Posts: 7	What socket for 4x4 service? Hi guys. I just picked up an 86 for my winter truck and need to replace a ball joint. What 4wd socket do I need to get the hub apart? Thanks in advance!

10-21-2012, 09:51 AM	#2
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: What socket for 4x4 service? It's a special deal for that truck, I don't think I paid but a few bucks for mine. But it's listed as a front hub socket for 73-87 4x4 GM trucks. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

10-21-2012, 09:55 AM	#3
bluebandit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Erie PA Posts: 7	Re: What socket for 4x4 service? Would this be a common auto zone/advance/napa tool? Posted via Mobile Device

10-21-2012, 10:02 AM	#4
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: What socket for 4x4 service? They're easy to find. I think they're called "Spindle Nut Tools". AutoZone might rent them. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

10-21-2012, 11:57 AM	#5
bluebandit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Erie PA Posts: 7	Re: What socket for 4x4 service? How many tabs are on them? I just rented a kit and none of them work Posted via Mobile Device

10-21-2012, 12:52 PM	#7
bluebandit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Erie PA Posts: 7	Re: What socket for 4x4 service? I have the snap ring off the end of the axle shaft and it appears there is a gear like thing that is slid on the axle. Does this need removed before the socket can be used? Posted via Mobile Device

10-21-2012, 04:40 PM	#8
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: What socket for 4x4 service? Yeah those need to come out the actual nuts you want are a couple inches into the hub itself.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

10-21-2012, 05:47 PM	#9
bluebandit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Erie PA Posts: 7	Re: What socket for 4x4 service? Thanks guys. Got it all apart and new ball joint in. Posted via Mobile Device

10-21-2012, 08:06 PM	#10
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: What socket for 4x4 service? I found out the hard way on how to work on these hubs. Luckly parts were cheap and plentiful and the tool could be rented though I was given one. Good luck and keep'em nuts tight. Check'em regulary. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC



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