Hub socket question

[K5dreamer]

Do D60, D70HD, and 14bff axles all use the same 6 point hub socket????

anyone know part numbers for this biznatch? there was one at advance auto parts, but it was only listed to work on GM 1 ton axles from 197X-1981....... so i didnt buy it. Im hitting up the parts yard tomorrow to get some SRW hubs and possibly brake parts for the D70HD in the garage, and wanna make sure i have the right tool.

In a pinch, ive also heard a hammer and screwdriver will get the job done, but i like having the right tool for the right job, and if said tool also works on the two axles im actually putting in the truck, even better.

 

[sweetk30]

i use one for dana 60 first style and just took a file and rounded the teeth a bit. still works for dana 60 also. 1 socket for both.

 

[K5dreamer]

im confused. you have a D60 hub socket that you rounded the teeth on and still works for the D60.......?

 

[sweetk30]

ya . rounded the edges just a little bit. dont need a tone of round over.

hardly ever need the older 6 slot dana 60 socket tho. my stuff is all 4 slot. so i have both.

 

[K5dreamer]

mmmkay, so the newer stuff is 4 prong?

im just going on what i saw at the store, the 1/2-3/4 ton stuff was 4 prong, and the 3/4-1 ton stuff was 6 prong..... but i guess i shouldnt trust parts store parts applications for tools

to the internet!!

 

[sweetk30]

dana 60 2 styles.

older first few years = 6 prong or tabs.

newer style = 4 prong or tabs not the same as dana 44 or corp 10 bolt.

 

[K5dreamer]

mmmmkay. so ill use the good ol hammer and chisel for getting the hubs off the junkyard axle, and i guess ill have to pull the locking hubs and axle out of the D60 and D70 axles to see if i got 4 or 6 prong locknuts. good to know. thanks brother.

 

[sweetk30]

good rule i have seen is 81-up basicly dana 60 went 4 prong

and all rears will be 6 prong.

lots of guys convert the axles to match so 1 socket.

same spindle thread size on dana 60 and rear dana's and 14ff .

so save all the parts from the yard you can. you could convert cheep to 1 socket size.

 

[K5dreamer]

man..... between the tools im gonna need, and the parts ill be hauling out....... i gotta buy a wheel barrow to take with me to the yard lol.

 

[sweetk30]

call ahead. lots of yards have them now to use.