3" 8-Point Socket Suggestions

[HDN]

Does anyone have any recommendations for 3" 8-point sockets? I'm going to be checking wheel bearings this spring and want something good enough that's not going to round off the bearing lock nuts, especially when setting torque.

 

[MrMikey4026]

How many do you want?

 

[HDN]

How many do you want?

Just one. Would two make me run faster and jump higher?

 

[porkysplace]

OTC-1907 Socket 8-Point Truck Wheel Bearing, 3

Socket 8-Point Truck Wheel Bearing, 3" This high-grade truck wheel bearing locknut socket is made of high-strength steel. NOTE: Sockets are designed for use with 3/4" square-drive manual tools only. Impact tool use voids sockets' warranty. Opening size (8 pt.) 3"

braketechtools.com

 

[SCSG-G4]

Before I got into MV collecting, my socket set consisted of 3/8 drive metric only, now I have a full set of 3/8 and half inch in both SAE and metric, plus open end/box wrenches up to 1.5 inch, and a small set of 3/4 drive manual sockets, including that 8 point. Not to mention crescent, vise-grip, pliers, pry bars, punches, hammers, bolt cutters, grinders, and a whole bunch more.

 

[HDN]

OTC-1907 Socket 8-Point Truck Wheel Bearing, 3

Socket 8-Point Truck Wheel Bearing, 3" This high-grade truck wheel bearing locknut socket is made of high-strength steel. NOTE: Sockets are designed for use with 3/4" square-drive manual tools only. Impact tool use voids sockets' warranty. Opening size (8 pt.) 3"

braketechtools.com

What's the quality like on the OTC tools? I'm not familiar with them.

 

[porkysplace]

What's the quality like on the OTC tools? I'm not familiar with them.

The OTC I got is better than the government surplus socket I got . they are good quality and most of your local parts stores can order them if
they don't stock it.

 

[juanprado]

Otc is heavy duty truck repair tools
Ken tool is another supplier of spindle nut HD sockets.

 

[MrMikey4026]

Just one. Would two make me run faster and jump higher?

Message me your address, and I will see if it fits it ships.

 

[G744]

OTC = Ohio Tool Company.

DG

 

[rustystud]

What's the quality like on the OTC tools? I'm not familiar with them.

OTC tools is right up there with Snap-On for quality. In fact OTC makes many OEM tools. Most of the best gear pullers and pushers on the market are OTC tools.

 

[18operator]

I purchased mine at NAPA near me. Pretty sure it's an OTC.

 

[stb64]

OTC = Ohio Tool Company.

DG

OTC Tools (originally Owatonna Tool Company) is a tool and equipment manufacturer. It was founded in Owatonna, Minnesota, by Godfrey Kaplan, who operated a small machine shop there. Kaplan's son Rueben, invented the "Grip-O-Matic" universal gear puller and received his first patent.[1] The tool remains virtually unchanged to this day.

 

[banditt1979]

Are you going with the reproduction seals? If so be careful theres a video i think tactical repairs where when you try to torque them down the tab snips off and the seal moves.

 

[HDN]

Are you going with the reproduction seals? If so be careful theres a video i think tactical repairs where when you try to torque them down the tab snips off and the seal moves.

I was going to get the M35A3 rear axle seal kits from Big Mike's. I'm not sure if they're repros or surplus, but aside from the extra o-rings they look like M35A2 rear axle seals. I think I watched that same video. The job doesn't look terrible!

 

[Sgt C]

Are you going with the reproduction seals? If so be careful theres a video i think tactical repairs where when you try to torque them down the tab snips off and the seal moves.

I found that If I make sure to debur the inner nut, polish the face of the nut that will contact the seal, and put a very light coat of grease on it, the nut doesn't grab the seal and break the tab.

 

[banditt1979]

I was going to get the M35A3 rear axle seal kits from Big Mike's. I'm not sure if they're repros or surplus, but aside from the extra o-rings they look like M35A2 rear axle seals. I think I watched that same video. The job doesn't look terrible!

I ordered their NOS seals and the metal tab seems pretty thick, they weren't much more expensive than the repros. Also shipped quick!