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Subject:Rear Axle Nut ~Man that's big!!
From:orin
Date:Sat, 28 Jul 2012 23:03:55 -0600

Hey everyone!

I'm looking for advice with the rear axle nut.  I can't seem to find a 46mm
socket anywhere locally and I'd like to keep going with my work tomorrow
(checking the rear bearings), has anyone here used a 1 and 13/16" SAE
socket?  It seems like the conversion is almost perfect.  Any thoughts?

Also, when it comes time to torque this beast down, what to use?  I was
looking at a 1" torque wrench in a shop but it only goes to 300 ft lbs and
I think the target is 360 ft lbs.  If anyone with experience might like to
share a tip or two...  Thanks a lot!!

Orin

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