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Axle nut install

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Case450

08-20-2007 17:25:13




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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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Case450

08-21-2007 14:22:13




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:25:13  
I got 'er done today...I ended up making the two hour drive into town this morning and went to a truck repair shop...asked the guy about those stamped cheapy sockets and he showed me some...lo and behold he had the one i needed...i half jokingly asked him how much he wanted for it and he said $30.00 so I paid him and made off with my new socket...then i needed a driver for it...i went to a nut and bolt shop that sold mostly specialty tools and bought an adapter so it would fit my drive...total costs $62.00....i raced home and got my loader all done up proper.
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU FELLERS KNOW I MADE OUT OKAY AND THANKS A MILLION FOR ALL THE ADVICE AND OFFERS OF HELP!!! Thank you.

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Bob Farrell

08-21-2007 12:55:40




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:25:13  
Have the following:

2 3/4" - 1" Socket, OD of socket is 3 5/8".
1" to 3/4" reducer adapter - 2" tall
7" long by 3/4" drive extension
3/4" by 3/4" u-joint
20" long by 3/4" drive breaker bar

If these will work for you, you may borrow them. I will ship them to you, you use them, and ship them back. Pay me only my shipping costs to you on return of the tools. My e-mail is open (I think). Don't have a scale but probably weigh about 15 pounds. Let me know. I'm in central Oklahoma (Cushing).

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soundguy

08-21-2007 11:34:16




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:25:13  
As another poster said.. HF has big and cheap socket sets.

I've got a 3/4" and 1/2" set from them.. i was putting some 1-2" nuts on a 10' mower the other day. had cheater pipes and hanging my 150# off the end and bouncing up and down... Breaker bar never flexed.. I imagine a limited use large socket like that will last as long as a brand name one, but cost about 10% of the price.

Also.. depending on the torque needed.. what about a 1/2 to 1" adapter... HF has those for impact gus too.. in a kit with a few other adapters.. etc.. I got them too..

Also.. big trucks use them big axle nuts.. and I've seen some affordable stamped steel axle nut sockets in 3/4 drive.. etc..

Soundguy

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Arkandan

08-21-2007 03:59:19




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:25:13  
HF has a 13-piece 1" socket set (ITEM 95248-0VGA) for $129. Has sockets ranging from 2�" to 3 1/8". It"s no big name brand, but if you"re not using it every day who cares. I"ve got thier Jumbo �" drive sockets and have put some major torque on them without any problems.



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tech4

08-20-2007 18:36:17




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:25:13  
Most auto parts stores have a Ford F250 hub 2 3/4 socket with 1/2 drive for approx $20. Don't know if that is strong enough. There is a used 2 3/4 socket on ebay right now that the bid is only .01 see link below



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bva

08-20-2007 18:33:13




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:25:13  

Take a short piece of steel pipe that will slip over the 2 3/4 nut. Probably 3". Mark the point of the points of the nut onto the pipe. Now at these points on the inside of the pipe weld some beads about the length of the depth of nut. Go easy and gring down the bead to a point to where you can drive it over the nut. Slip on is better if this home made socket is going to be hard to remove.The object is to get the inside of the pipe to look like a normal socket. Weld on a large piece of pipe or bar for your driver. Use math for the torque. 200 lb person on end of 4' long pipe equal 800 pounds of torque. Good luck and I hope you can save some money

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caterpillar guy

08-20-2007 18:11:13




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:25:13  
I just sent you a message to solve your delema if your close to me.If not I'll be going to MT the end of the week.Keep me posted.
caterpillar guy.



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leroy in ne

08-20-2007 18:02:13




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:25:13  
6 pcs. strap iron. steel plate with cut or drilled and filed square hole for drive. welder equals home made large socket for ocassional or 1 time use. use nut and clamps to position straps



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NTP

08-20-2007 18:00:48




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:25:13  
Here is one of the times Harbor Freight tools would be good enough for a job such as you need to do. A 1 inch socket set which includes a 2 3/4 inch socket sells for around $180.00. For a job such as this, HF tools are good enough.



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Wisconsin Cowman

08-20-2007 17:54:58




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:25:13  
This may help I found some links to find 2 �� sockets cheaper same website but there is a price difference. You have to copy and paste links.

Link
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/sun588.html



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Wisconsin Cowman

08-20-2007 17:48:33




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:25:13  
Don't know what will work then you will have to by the socket and you could get a 3/4' to 1' reducer then you can use your 3/4' ratchet or what ever you have.



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Case450

08-20-2007 17:50:37




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Wisconsin Cowman, 08-20-2007 17:48:33  
HEEEEE EEEEE Y, thats a good idea! lol! well alright, saving some money already!



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Wisconsin Cowman

08-20-2007 17:36:33




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Case450, 08-20-2007 17:25:13  
Is it possible to get a big adjustable wrench on there? Not sure what the situation is like there. I think you would have to buy a socket or if you have a rental place see if the got big sockets or the best place would be a tractor shop ask if you can burrow there socket that size.



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Case450

08-20-2007 17:40:23




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 Re: Axle nut install in reply to Wisconsin Cowman, 08-20-2007 17:36:33  
The nut seats about an inch or two inside the axle hub housing. I could get a large crescent wrench on but the angle of the wrench is too severe to allow any torgueing of the nut without the wrench slipping off.
I tried tightening the nut with a large large pair of slipjoint pliers but again, anytime I apply any real torque the pliers open up and jumps off the nut.
I tried borrowing a socket or something but no one around my parts has anything that big...plus i'm not a huge fan of borrowing things either...

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