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guys, can anyone tell me the size of socket i need to remove the rear wheels off my 54' chevy coe 5700? going to pick truck up sunday and might(hope we don't) need to remove rear outer duels to clear fenders on trailer. thanks and i will post new pic's of the adventure.

Without actually measuring it I doubt anyone can say with 100% certainty what size socket you need.

Personally I would take from 15/16" through 1.25", and I would bet that it is actually a 1", or 1-1/16" as a second choice.

May be helpful to buy a medium sized 4 way lug wrench that covers 1" and 1-1/16".

Grigg

Why not ask the person your buying from to measure it for you.
Seems like a no-brainer.

no easy button here to push! the owner of truck has it stored at dads property and his father is laid up with broken ribs and i'm 2 hours from the truck which is why i have posted seeking this info on stovebolt big bolt forum. the medium sized 4-way sounds like the way to go but didn't want to wrap up $$$ in tool i really wasn't going to use as i have air at my place to remove wheels. after reading the forum i figured i might run across somebody that had one sitting. hauling this truck home is a one shot deal and hate to waste anyone's time if i forget something.

If you already have the sockets at home, throw them and a breaker bar in a bucket and take them with you.

Or go buy any you may think you need, and return them if you don't use them.

You can't take anyones word for the size, unless they actually measure the ones on your truck.
Again, My truck has the same size studs, and I have several different kinds of lug nuts on it, each take a different size socket.

Is it just me, or are you trying to make this more more complicated than it really is

Grigg

I think they are 1 1/16" but you never know what previous owners may have done or used. I would take a couple of different sizes just to be sure,
Scott

suggest you pick up a 3/4 inch socket set along with cheater bar. if the truck has been sitting several years nuts will likely need all force you can muster.

well, i have a 1" drive socket set that is coming with us today. when i'm home this isn't a issue plus 3/4 ton truck is the largest vehicle i usually deal with. this is my first big bolt in ? years and i will be sure and post the exact size when i get it home. better yet i will take a picture and post it! thanks guys for your help.