M37 Front Axle / Spindle Nut

[dispatcher1011]

What size is the front axle nut on a 1954 M37? I am now fully aware that it is an 8 point nut... for which none of my local HD truck shops have a socket for. It measures 2 1/2" across, from 'flat-to-flat', but is this the correct way to measure it? I see that VPW has them listed in their catalog as 2 9/16", 8 point sockets. This is my first experience with an 8 point nut, kinda threw me for a loop.

Anyone available to check the size of their socket for me?

 

[JBizal]

I also stock the wheel bearing nut sockets. 2 9/16 is correct.
Midwest Military Home Page
John

 

[Bill W]

Yes its a 8pt 2 9/16" socket that fits front and back nuts
I got mine at NAPA

 

[OLDCHEV4X4]

I bought a OTC 2 9/16 8 POINT spindle nut socket from NAPA for $25.12
OTC part number 1905. It is 3/4 drive. Made in good ol USA.

 

[dispatcher1011]

Well, we shall see what I get with the good ol' Balkamp number. Ordered a NAPA socket, cheapest out of the ones I could find. Couple days UPS, and we shall see.

 

[CGarbee]

In case anyone else is looking for one of these and wants some alternative numbers from the parts cross refernce list on my website:
KD 2438
SNAP ON ANS-1905
HUSKY 15003 (W-3)