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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Shearcon79 on July 27, 2011, 10:24:04 PM

Title: 4 Lug Spindle Socket - DANA 44
Post by: Shearcon79 on July 27, 2011, 10:24:04 PM

Where do I get one of these in Calgary? (http://completeoffroad.com/i-123447-spindle-nut-socket-dana-44-30-4-prong-t72044.html)

I tried Crappy Tire but they don't have the right size. Instead of driving all over the place I thought I would ask.

Title: Re: 4 Lug Spindle Socket - DANA 44
Post by: vantagetes on July 28, 2011, 12:08:40 AM

I use a 36mm shallow and a strong arm. Put the strong arm on a 45* angle from the floor and then give it one good stomp, works every time!

Title: Re: 4 Lug Spindle Socket - DANA 44
Post by: FiEND on July 28, 2011, 02:09:40 AM

auto value and canadian tire shawnessy has em.

Title: Re: 4 Lug Spindle Socket - DANA 44
Post by: raf2379 on July 28, 2011, 06:17:44 AM

auto value, parts source, canadien tire, napa. they all have them

Title: Re: 4 Lug Spindle Socket - DANA 44
Post by: Shearcon79 on July 28, 2011, 06:52:45 PM

I found the right size at Autovalue. thanks

Title: Re: 4 Lug Spindle Socket - DANA 44
Post by: Shearcon79 on July 28, 2011, 06:53:36 PM

Now I can't get the damn spindle off. Rusted to the knuckle. Any ideas?

Title: Re: 4 Lug Spindle Socket - DANA 44
Post by: raf2379 on July 28, 2011, 07:06:00 PM

a big heavy rubber mallet, i got mine from princess auto, its soft rubber and big. whack! whack! works everytime. http://www.princessauto.com/workshop/hand-tools/striking-tools/mallets/2920305-32-oz-rubber-mallet

Title: Re: 4 Lug Spindle Socket - DANA 44
Post by: cLAY on July 28, 2011, 09:27:56 PM

You don't want to pound on the spindle directly as you can damage the threads or even make it egg shapped. Put the two "nuts" back on and jam them against each other and wack on them. If you have to wack REALLY hard try to use wood or something. You may need to clean the nuts up after with a file. I have an extra set I use just for that purpose. 

Title: Re: 4 Lug Spindle Socket - DANA 44
Post by: Shearcon79 on July 28, 2011, 10:49:52 PM

Got it!! ;D

Put the two nuts back on and hooked a gear puller on them and the shaft for tension while I whacked it with my big mallet. I also liquid wrenched the hell out of it and let it sit for a while. I banged on the upper ball joint and that is when the spindle started to move. As it came apart I increased tension on the puller and worked it out evenly. What a struggle >:(

Thanks for the tips!