Front Spindle Adapter

[2FAST4U]

It's impossible to get a standard 7/8 socket on the nut. Will a thin wall deep socket work and not break when torqued to the specified 75#.

Thanks
Bill

[Norm B]

Short answer, yes.

[Jeff Kleiner]

It's impossible to get a standard 7/8 socket on the nut...

Actually Bill the hardware used for the spindle to adapter is metric; 21mm for the bolt and 24mm for the nut. A metric socket might fit better.

Jeff

[Norm B]

I know the correct size impact socket wouldn't fit so I bought a cheap one that worked.

Norm

[2FAST4U]

I tried the metric socket. Still doesn't fit. Guess it's off to Sears today for a thin wall socket

[Norm B]

Bill, just to be clear, you are talking about the nut on the ball joint that goes into the top of the spindle adapter.

Norm

[2FAST4U]

Bill, just to be clear, you are talking about the nut on the ball joint that goes into the top of the spindle adapter.

Norm

Yes

[2FAST4U]

Well, Seras doesn't carry thin wall sockets in their store. Have to order online. The local hot rod shop didn't have the AN parts I needed. Will have to source from Jegs or Summit Racing. What a lousy day

EDIT: I made my own thin wall socket with a flap wheel on my grinder