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 Gen 1 - Front Hub Lock Nut Wrench?
#813221
05/20/07 01:25 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 19
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Need a Spot
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Where can I get a Front Hub Lock Nut Wrench to remove the hubs from my '87 Montero. I need to replace wheel bearings.
Service Manual says: Special Tool No. MB990954
Local Napa & Shucks guys can't identify it. Can anybody tell me what I need to ask for? I've never seen one so I can't describe it to them.
Rich Smith
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Re: Gen 1 - Front Hub Lock Nut Wrench?
[Re: RichSmith]
#813222
05/20/07 01:34 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,238
Web Wheeler
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Try a search for it - some have used a 3/4 ton Ford or GM (don't remember which) 6 tooth hub socket... you have to grind off 4 of the teeth. The specific application tool is about $70 and not worth the price if you can find the alternative. If you can't find the alternative, I'll mail you mine to use for postage.... but for the price of postage, you can probably buy the alternative tonight from PepBoys or AutoZone, grind 4 teeth off and fix the truck tomorrow.
Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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 Re: Gen 1 - Front Hub Lock Nut Wrench?
[Re: FrankR]
#813223
05/20/07 01:36 AM
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Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 6,896
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If you really have to do it now, cant wait, it can be done with a hammer and punch.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: Gen 1 - Front Hub Lock Nut Wrench?
[Re: RichSmith]
#813224
05/20/07 02:22 AM
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Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 178
Wheeler
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I bought a really big pair of curver needle nose plyers that have a long handle. They spread wide enough to fit the holes. Works great.
1996 Toyota T100
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Re: Gen 1 - Front Hub Lock Nut Wrench?
[Re: FrankR]
#813225
05/20/07 02:27 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
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...some have used a 3/4 ton Ford or GM (don't remember which) 6 tooth hub socket... you have to grind off 4 of the teeth. IIRC, mine is a 3/4 ton GM socket. Ground off 4 of the teeth. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> It's a little cumbersome to use (tends to slip off) but it gets the job done.
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Re: Gen 1 - Front Hub Lock Nut Wrench?
[Re: sparkem]
#813226
05/20/07 02:53 AM
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 546
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I bought the GM one for something like $16 and just grinded all but 2 of the pegs off.
'87 Raider w/rebuilt 2.6
Weber 32/36
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Re: Gen 1 - Front Hub Lock Nut Wrench?
[Re: RichSmith]
#813227
05/20/07 04:00 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 19
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Thanks Guys,
I can handle grinding off 4 of the 6 lugs. KD Tools lists one with and O.D. of 2.60". Is that about right?
(Frank, thanks for offering to mail yours but it looks like I'm getting it worked out here pretty fast.)
Rich Smith
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Re: Gen 1 - Front Hub Lock Nut Wrench?
[Re: RichSmith]
#813228
05/20/07 04:02 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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I have a K-D. I'll check for a part # today while I'm boat wrenching...
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: Gen 1 - Front Hub Lock Nut Wrench?
[Re: RichSmith]
#813229
05/20/07 04:19 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,741
Body Damage is Cool
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to bad you were not a little closer,i would let you use mine.
87 dodge power ram 50,35" tires,5 1/2" total lift,4.6 gears,lockers front and rear,Rancho RS5000's,custom front bumper,custom rock sliders,cct extended diff breathers,75 amp alt(40 amp stock),thorely header,K&N,wheeled hard...
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Re: Gen 1 - Front Hub Lock Nut Wrench?
[Re: powerRam50]
#813230
07/18/07 05:51 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 950
Rock Warrior
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For torquing down the hub nut, Torque it 94-145 ft.lbs., then back it off to 0 ft.lbs., then retorque it to 18 ft.lbs., then back it off 30-40 degrees.
Ahh...so that's why they call you captain crunch
1989 5 door montero 3.0 auto
stock original Japanese
about 200k miles
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