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Installing the rare nut

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Case450

08-20-2007 17:24:15




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I've got my axle nuts for my loader the other day and spent the day cleaning all the parts and putting 'er back together. Almost done. I want to tighten the axle nuts proper and I would think a socket would be best for that. However, a 2 3/4" socket in 1" drive (the store says only 1" drives offers sockets that high) is 300.00 for the frigggen socket alone. Then I would have to buy a 1" driver as the biggest I've got is a 3/4" drive impact and ratchet. I could easily see this lil socket ratchet thing getting up to around $750.00 pretty quick. I'd hate to spend that kind of money for a tool that would only be used when the axles on the loader give way or something. What would be the cheapest way to tighten that 2 3/4" axle nut effectively? I've used a big pair of slip joint pliers but you can't get the torque i'd imagine you'd need for loader axles.

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Jim Presley

08-21-2007 18:33:12




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 Re: Installing the rare nut in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:24:15  
Go to any decent equipment rental place and rent the tools for the day. Probably less than 50 bucks for a weekend.

Jim P



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John-Paul

08-23-2007 11:28:52




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 Re: Installing the rare nut in reply to Jim Presley, 08-21-2007 18:33:12  
ya thats true. NAPA does this (least ours does). You should chech there. They should have a adaptor and tourqe wrench aswell. Is that a Spindle nut? If it is and holds the wheel bearing/s it should be set to tourqe spec. listed in service manual (these bearings are like the ones in cars/trucks Id assume) So if that holds the bearing make sure you dont need to preload it first. Ya know turn down to x pounds, back off x of a turn. If you dont they will be shot. They will either size or blow apart much faster.

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FERRELL

08-20-2007 20:20:10




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 Re: Installing the rare nut in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:24:15  
Go to a parts house or tool store that sells OTC or KentMoore tools and ask for an axle nut socket . This cost you about 30.or 40. dollars. These sockets are made to take the torque.



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John-Paul

08-20-2007 19:30:34




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 Re: Installing the rare nut in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:24:15  
Just use a nuckle buster instead. That is a adjustable crescent wrench. You dont need a socket unless your putting it to exact tourge spec. And even then Id get a 3/4 to 1" socket adaptor and a cheap $20 socket. TYhose adjustables however have plenty of torq I got one that goes to 3" or so. I use it alot!

http://contractorstools.com/crescent.html



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lzybull

08-20-2007 18:09:41




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 Re: Installing the rare nut in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:24:15  
I bought a cheap 3/4 drive set that goes up to 3 inch set, for only 70.00. And it works okay for the price.My craftsman or sk set didn"t go that big. I use the cheap set all the time with no problems.Glenn Fuller ( the other Glenn Fuller)



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Roy Suomi

08-20-2007 18:09:19




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 Re: Installing the rare nut in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:24:15  
If you're any good at burning with a torch , you can make a "hammer wrench"..I would use a piece of 1/2" plate , burn the hex out to size with an 8 or 10 inch "handle" to slug with a hammer..Or , you can purchase one of those China Boy socket sets at Harbor Freight or similar stores and use them to tighten the nuts up..If you break them , So What?? Some of those socket sets are tougher than you would think..

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