Problem with the size of my nuts...

[96vs_ute]

man this is driving me nuts and Ive searched for ages.. I know its a dumb question but I need to buy a socket to fit my 96 vs lsd pinion nut

would someone please help me out and tell me the socket size I need to purchase...

 

[Deuce]

15/16" from memory. But I could easily be wrong there.
It probably doesn't make a difference, but can I assume IRS?
Or is it a solid axle?

 

[Fu Manchu]

Can you get a slide gauge onto the nut?

 

[96vs_ute]

15/16" from memory. But I could easily be wrong there.
It probably doesn't make a difference, but can I assume IRS?
Or is it a solid axle?

hi Deuce.. its a solid axle

 

[96vs_ute]

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Can you get a slide gauge onto the nut?

dude..great idea, I dont have one but my mate does so I give that a go with a little help from my friend...

 

[Grimes]

It’s an M22 thread so it will be a 32mm socket. I’m not at home otherwise I’d be able to confirm for you ‘cause I have a nut left over in my shed from an old job.

 

[Lex]

It’s an M22 thread so it will be a 32mm socket. I’m not at home otherwise I’d be able to confirm for you ‘cause I have a nut left over in my shed from an old job.

I thought around 30 mm? But that was for a m80 diff (Vx v8 LSD).

 

[grey_hawk]

Just measured VR M76 and got 26.3mm (1" 3/32) but I think that is an early pinion so the later pinion may be different.

 

[Grimes]

Just measured VR M76 and got 26.3mm (1" 3/32) but I think that is an early pinion so the later pinion may be different.

I reckon you’re right for the M78 too. I’m sitting here thinking and the nut head is non-standard being smaller than standard.

 

[Immortality]

I think there are 2 sizes, I've had rebuild kits with different size pinion nuts. I think I normally use a 30mm, I have a deep 30mm to suit the later diffs that have the extra coupling support on the end of the pinion (M80) but I can't remember what I used on the older M78. I'll have to check the garage later as I probably still have an old one floating about in my box of old diff ****.