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| | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 24 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 24 | What special socket do I need to remove the rear flange nut? I think it is 1 15/16 nut but a socket that large wedges against the flange ID before the socket reaches the nut. Can not locate a thin wall jam nut socket that size. Can any one offer advice? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 14 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 14 | Turn down the socket o.d. in a lathe or grind it down to fit. Try not to get it to hot and mess up the strength of the socket | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,878 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,878 | a lathe is your friend. I have turned down the OD of many sockets for such applications.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Try another brand socket. When they get that big the OD can differ enough between brands to make a difference.
Or turn one down as needed, I've done that a few times with no problems. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 24 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 24 | Thanks to all that replied. The size of the socket turned out to be 2". I had a 3/4" drive socket in that size. I installed a 5/8 bolt through the hole wrapped in electrical tape to fill the hole so it would be centered. Ran a nut down to secure everything nice and tight. I chucked in a drill press on slow speed and filed the OD to fit. Took an hour of time but the nut came off. Would love to have a lathe! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | A bench grinder would also work, just make sure not to take the temper out of the socket.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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