Dana 44 spindle nut socket (tool)

Roqkbound · Post by **Roqkbound** » Sun May 06, 2012 3:56 pm

Tried to replace my wheel studs this wknd, but I need to use this tool. I found one on-line, but I'd rather pay someone here to borrow yours. Anyone help me out? Eric 720-277-8005

Post by **airbur** » Sun May 06, 2012 4:16 pm

I have one.....where you at?

Roqkbound · Post by **Roqkbound** » Sun May 06, 2012 5:08 pm

Adam in Erie was able to help me out with a loaner. Thanks again Adam, have it back to you shortly.

Post by **phyler** » Sun May 06, 2012 5:36 pm

Np. Great to meet you. Hope it can help you make short work of it.

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Post by **Booger** » Mon May 07, 2012 2:50 am

I wish I would have known you were looking for one because I'm in Broomfield and could have lent you mine. I carry one in my toolbox in the Bronco all the time.

Post by **Jesus_man** » Mon May 07, 2012 8:40 am

They are pretty cheap. Don't recall what store I found mine in, but it was a chain parts store. I think it was near $20

Post by **Lobobronco** » Mon May 07, 2012 8:34 pm

Got mine at napa for not much as stated above (can not remember exact price). Good one to put in the glove box. I'm in Ft. Collins otherwise you are welcome to mine!

Matt

Post by **Booger** » Sat May 12, 2012 7:58 am

This is one of those tools that everyone who owns or works on any old 4x4 should have. I've made several over the yrs. Tore a few up as well. My best one is a billet one I made yrs ago. Tough as nails.

Another helpful tool is one to lube the spindle bearings. Used to see them being advertised in 4x4 magazines yrs ago. Built one from a spare wheel bearing retaining nut, a piece of tubing and a piece of flat stock with a grease zerk attached welded to the nut.

Post by **Jesus_man** » Mon May 14, 2012 6:50 am

Booger wrote:Another helpful tool is one to lube the spindle bearings. Used to see them being advertised in 4x4 magazines yrs ago. Built one from a spare wheel bearing retaining nut, a piece of tubing and a piece of flat stock with a grease zerk attached welded to the nut.

Post a picture! I use the old method of hand packing, but I have used my dad's bearing greaser a few times and that was nice!

Post by **ZOSO** » Mon May 14, 2012 11:14 am

Jesus_man wrote:
Booger wrote:Another helpful tool is one to lube the spindle bearings. Used to see them being advertised in 4x4 magazines yrs ago. Built one from a spare wheel bearing retaining nut, a piece of tubing and a piece of flat stock with a grease zerk attached welded to the nut.

Post a picture! I use the old method of hand packing, but I have used my dad's bearing greaser a few times and that was nice!

Your in luck.

Post by **Jesus_man** » Mon May 14, 2012 12:22 pm

That's pretty darn cool. Don't even need to remove the bearings. How well does it get that inside bearing?

Post by **Booger** » Fri May 18, 2012 4:41 am

Jesus_man wrote:That's pretty darn cool. Don't even need to remove the bearings. How well does it get that inside bearing?

Works great. You pump the grease in and watch the back side of the spindle and you'll see the seal swell pushing out the air and in the grease. It takes a bit of pressure to get the grease down the tube (inside spindle, outside axle).

It is for spindle bearing lubing and not wheel bearing JD, just so you know.

Post by **Entourage** » Fri May 18, 2012 8:20 am

I am happy you started this thread - I ordered one in my Wild Horses this week and it was less than $20.00. This will way I can stop borrowing ZOSO/Boogers ;)

Post by **Jesus_man** » Fri May 18, 2012 8:32 am

Bob - so you're saying it'll do the outer bearing right? I'll be pulling mine apart next week to install new locker, so I'll refresh my memory on how this assembly works.

If you do any trail riding, it's a tool you should carry with you. I have yet to need mine on the trail, but that day will come someday...

Post by **ZOSO** » Fri May 18, 2012 1:39 pm

Jesus_man wrote:Bob - so you're saying it'll do the outer bearing right? I'll be pulling mine apart next week to install new locker, so I'll refresh my memory on how this assembly works.

If you do any trail riding, it's a tool you should carry with you. I have yet to need mine on the trail, but that day will come someday...

It does the spindle bearing. The one on the inside of the spindle where the outer axle shaft goes through the spindle. The little often forgotten about needle bearing in there. It forces grease down between the axle shaft and the spindle.

Post by **Booger** » Fri May 18, 2012 7:49 pm

JD your thinking wheel bearings. I've thought about a tool to try to get grease into the wheel bearings but the best tool I've found was the hand. Tried one of those bearing packers but doing it by hand you can see your getting the old out and new in.

Post by **phyler** » Thu May 24, 2012 4:51 pm

Roqkbound, how's it going with your hubs? Hope the socket is working for you.

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