Name of tool?

[MojaveK5]

I am replacing the front brakes on my 77 Blazer 4x4. It has a dana 44.
I have removed the locking hub. inside there is a nut or sumthing that has 4 grooves in it. A special tool is needed to remove it. What is the name of it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[rdn2blazer]

I am replacing the front brakes on my 77 Blazer 4x4. It has a dana 44.
I have removed the locking hub. inside there is a nut or sumthing that has 4 grooves in it. A special tool is needed to remove it. What is the name of it?

Thanks in advance.

A spindle nut socket, atleast thats what I call it. I machined one and I have a Snap On one.

 

[MojaveK5]

A spindle nut socket. Thats what I need to get. Thanks for the info my friend.

 

[sled_dog]

Napa usually has them in stock. At least the ones around here do.

 

[chevyfumes]

They also rent them to you for a small fee.