dispatcher1011

What size is the front axle nut on a 1954 M37? I am now fully aware that it is an 8 point nut... for which none of my local HD truck shops have a socket for. It measures 2 1/2" across, from 'flat-to-flat', but is this the correct way to measure it? I see that VPW has them listed in their catalog as 2 9/16", 8 point sockets. This is my first experience with an 8 point nut, kinda threw me for a loop.

Anyone available to check the size of their socket for me?

JBizal

I also stock the wheel bearing nut sockets. 2 9/16 is correct.
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Bill W

Yes its a 8pt 2 9/16" socket that fits front and back nuts
I got mine at NAPA

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OLDCHEV4X4

I bought a OTC 2 9/16 8 POINT spindle nut socket from NAPA for $25.12
OTC part number 1905. It is 3/4 drive. Made in good ol USA.

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dispatcher1011

Well, we shall see what I get with the good ol' Balkamp number. Ordered a NAPA socket, cheapest out of the ones I could find. Couple days UPS, and we shall see.

CGarbee

In case anyone else is looking for one of these and wants some alternative numbers from the parts cross refernce list on my website:
KD 2438
SNAP ON ANS-1905
HUSKY 15003 (W-3)

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