2 9/16" Locknut Socket 8 Point - American Forge & Foundry

The American Forge & Foundry 18505 2 9/16" Locknut Socket is a professional-grade 2 9/16 socket engineered for the precise servicing of large locknuts on heavy-duty vehicles and industrial equipment. This robust 8-point socket ensures secure engagement and efficient torque transfer, making it essential for critical maintenance and repair tasks in demanding shop environments.

Key Features

• Precise 2 9/16" Fitment: Engineered for an exact fit on locknuts and axle nuts commonly found on commercial trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment, this 2 9/16 socket ensures proper engagement and helps prevent fastener damage.
• Versatile 8-Point Profile: The internal 8-point design provides full, positive contact on 8-point locknuts, minimizing slippage and fastener damage. It is also compatible with 6-point hexagonal and rounded 6-point fasteners.
• Durable Construction: Built by American Forge & Foundry from high-strength steel with robust walls and a protective powder-coated finish, designed for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance in high-torque applications.
• Consistent Torque Application: Designed to maintain proper alignment on the nut, enabling technicians to apply or remove torque evenly on critical drivetrain and axle components.
• 3/4" Drive Compatibility: Features a machine-welded 3/4" drive plate for reliable use with heavy-duty ratchets, breaker bars, or torque wrenches, providing secure power transfer for demanding jobs.

Applications

This 2 9/16" locknut socket is essential for the installation and removal of 8-point locknuts on drive axles, wheel ends, and suspension components. It is well-suited for technicians in commercial truck and trailer repair shops, fleet maintenance facilities, and heavy equipment service operations. Professionals performing hub, bearing, and axle service will find this an ideal 2 9/16 axle nut socket where precise fitment is critical.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: American Forge & Foundry
• Model: 18505
• Socket Size: 2 9/16"
• Drive: 3/4"
• Point Configuration: 8-point (compatible with 6-point hexagonal and rounded 6-point)
• Material: High-strength steel
• Finish: Powder Coat
• Weight: 2 lb
• Dimensions: 4" x 4" x 4"