what size socket do you need for the dana 30 wheel bearing nut? thanks in advance.


dave

36mm.

It is a thin wall spindle nut socket and is $10 at 4wd hardware, also at most any auto parts store.

I would just order it up from 4WD Hardware, I think they will even ship it for free. Remember to get a thin wall socket. I tried all my local places and found a 2 3/32" (I think) It is not the perfect size but it works,I paid about $19 @ CarQuest.

Just save your self the running around and order it, you could order you bearings at the same time, slightly cheaper then Carquest or NAPA and will definetly get the correct bearing instead of what the computer says at you local parts store.
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That diagram that 4wd hardware has for the dana 30 bearings and brakes is a big help in getting the thing back together in working order, if you have never done this before.

good luck
tony

Originally posted by cjhunter
I tried all my local places and found a 2 3/32" (I think) It is not the perfect size but it works,I paid about $19 @ CarQuest.



$19 :eek:...Damn dude.. Got to Home Depot and get a 36 mm Husky socket for $8.... Lifetime guarantee on their sheeot too. :flipoff: Craftsman..... :D

That all depends if you're talking about a CJ Dana 30 or a YJ/TJ Dana 30!!!! CJ's are 2-3/32".

Just go to your local auto parts store and get one. Autozone even rents them.

just wanted to know what size, and thanks.....my bearings are fine, how are yours? :flipoff2:

i know that a 2 1/16 will work just fine but i wasn't sure if it was metric or sae. should have clarified my question. thanks for the responses.


dave

ahhh, just checking the size. I see.

Hope its not a bronco D30. I tried taking one apart only to find that they use the dana44 style round nut w/ the 4 slots. Just throwing that info out :flipoff2:

I'll second Trango @36mm on a YJ D30 front

Biggest socket in my toolbox. :p

Jake