THE balljoint nut socket

[mreid]

These show up on eBay now and then and they are indestructible!

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=151515618276

You can use an impact gun with this tool to remove the nut unlike others. Best $60 you will spend.

No affiliation, just pointing out a great tool!

[sugarwood]

I am going to try this soon.
I've seen others posted for $12 and $20.

Does this one for $12 work just the same?
KD Tools 4 Lug 4WD Spindle Nut Socket 1 2 Ton GM Dana 50 3937 | eBay

Or this for $20?
OEM 25965 1/2-Inch 66.5 by 80mm Front Wheel Bearing Locknut Socket - Tire Iron Set - Amazon.com

[zippy_gg]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

Does this one for $12 work just the same?
KD Tools 4 Lug 4WD Spindle Nut Socket 1 2 Ton GM Dana 50 3937 | eBay

I have this one and it worked kinda OK but not great. It tends to slip because the width of the teeth does not match the castellated nut.
I could not use it for disassembly (the front rack was on my bench) but had more success during reassembly when the rack on the car and a jack underneath to add upward pressure. Still not the ideal tool because it is only approximately the size you need.

[Jesse16]

That eBay tool is the same one our host sells for $55. Our hosts is a quality tool. Worked perfect for me using the "jack for pressure" method. I actually borrowed from a forum member so just a little shipping cost and beer money.

[TheSt|G]

Don't get the junk >$20 chinesium version, will do more harm than good. The Porsche specialty tool for the job costs ~$55 if I remember correctly, and is beautiful. I used it for both dis-assembly and reassembly using the jack method.