What size socket for the nut retaining the outer axle on a D30?

[Colo.TJ]

The big nut holding the outer axle to the factory hub on a 01' TJ Dana 30. TIA.

[The Man with the Plan]

I believe it is a 36mm. Lemme go check quickly (I have one in my Jeep!)

[The Man with the Plan]

Yup. 36mm. Be sure to get 1/2" drive. I broke two 3/8" sockets trying to get mine off. An impact would really come in handy.

[Colo.TJ]

Thanks Jon. Good to see you are still alive.
Metric huh? Damn Jeeps. Half metric, half standard.

[The Man with the Plan]

36mm = 1.41732283465"

No SAE size close enough to that. 1 7/16 is 1.4375", but probably hard to find that socket. I had no problems finding 36mm at the local Autozone in this poh-dunk town.

[Ashmanjeepxj]

Originally posted by The Man with the Plan
Yup. 36mm. Be sure to get 1/2" drive. I broke two 3/8" sockets trying to get mine off. An impact would really come in handy.

Yep I have two 36mm, one 1/2in and one 3/4in,
I broke two 1/2in craftsman breaker bars!! SO I felat bad returning two in one day so I on the third try bought the 3/4in bar and socket. a heavy friend, the oxy torch, and the stiffer 3/4in driver and it came eaisly off.8O

[Colo.TJ]

I bought a 1/2" from Napa for $25! I had to use my Hi-Lift handle on the driver handle to get enough leverage to break it free. Just another use for a Hi-Lift. Man those things are handy.

[jackrabbit1]

first time break is horrible, but i thought the torque setting was nothing at all, i could be smokin though? always carry that socket when you wheel though, my 1.25

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