<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"></head><body><div>Dennis,</div><div>I'm not sure how a standard hex or 12 point socket would work on the octagonal nut. I've seen a few posts where they had modified a standard socket by welding on a plate with an octagonal cutout, but I don't have a welder. I was hoping to source something that works right out of the box. I'm checking with local club members to see if anyone has one to loan.</div><div>John</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div id="composer_signature"><div style="font-size:85%;color:#575757" dir="auto">Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7.</div></div><div><br></div><div style="font-size:100%;color:#000000"><!-- originalMessage --><div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Dennis Gavin <djg@gavinassociates.com> </div><div>Date: 6/9/18 6:47 AM (GMT-06:00) </div><div>To: banjojohn@cox.net </div><div>Cc: "'healeys@autox.team.net'" <healeys@autox.team.net> </div><div>Subject: rear axle wheel bearing nut removal </div><div><br></div></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You’ll find a 2 3/16” socket will work, however, I had trouble with the radius on the socket edge engaging the very thin nut. I took the socket to a machine shop and had the radius edge removed and it worked very well. I would be happy
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Dennis Gavin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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