Thread: What size is the hub nut?

Most are 52MM, and there is a tube spanner available from any specilialist for under $20. You do not need a socket as it doesn't have to be tight. I have never had a problem with the tube.
Regard s Philip A

Fourwheeldrives in melb have them for about $15

max
speak to your friendly neighbourhood parts guy at alto, he's just bought one and welded a socket fitting to it, he might be able to point you in the right direction

Originally posted by sclarke
Fourwheeldrives in melb have them for about $15

i bought one about 6 months ago for 8 buks!!

As said they are about 52mm or 2". The Toyota standard item will fit but is slightly loose. Prices vary on quality from under $10 for a chaep nasty jobby to about $75 for one with a lifetime warranty. Depending on how they have been fitted a crack bar comes in handy.
The ones I am talking about use a 1/2" drive socket to drive them using a ratchet or a crack bar or similar.

Originally posted by Tusker
Bought some bearings just in case for Easter, but I suspect I haven't got a socket big enough..

Anyone know offhand? Its an Xtreme.

TIA
Max P

Max,

Graeme Cooper sells a very good quality h/d one, I've used it a number of times quite easy with large screw driver through end of tube to tighten.

Cheers
Bryce

Get yerself a pukka box type one... As the others have said, they're very cheap & just makes life easier. Just remember that when assembling, just don't overtighten! I was taught to do them up as tight as you can and then back off 1/8th of a turn.

Mark

I have evolved a method whereby I do the nut up with the spanner to only about 5ft lbs. Then I back it off and do it up finger tight ie only fingers on the nut without the spanner.
That seems to be perfect with no pad knock back and no failed bearings for 5 years anyway.
regards Philip A