4 3/8" Locknut Socket 8 Pt - American Forge & Foundry

The American Forge & Foundry (AFF) 18517 4 3/8" Locknut Socket is an essential tool for professional technicians performing heavy-duty axle, hub, and wheel-end service. This robust 8-point socket is engineered for a precise, non-slip fit on large 8-point locknuts, enabling controlled high-torque application without risking component damage.

Key Features

• True 4 3/8" 8-Point Design: Specifically engineered as a 4 3/8 8 point socket, it ensures positive engagement with corresponding locknuts, significantly reducing the risk of rounding under heavy load.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Built to withstand the rigorous demands of commercial shops, fleet garages, and industrial maintenance environments, offering exceptional durability and impact resistance for consistent performance.
• Secure, Non-Slip Fit: The precision-machined opening maintains full contact on the nut flats, ensuring consistent torque transfer for accurate tightening or efficient removal.
• Professional-Grade Manufacturing: Produced by American Forge & Foundry (AFF / SUREWERX), this tool guarantees reliability and high quality for repeated professional use.

Applications

This specialized 4 3/8 socket is crucial for wheel bearing, hub, and wheel-end service on Class 6–8 trucks, buses, and trailers. It functions effectively as a 4 3/8 axle nut socket for the removal and installation of wheel bearings, axle nuts, and spindle nuts in fleet maintenance and over-the-road truck shops. Additionally, it is suitable for heavy equipment and industrial machinery utilizing 4 3/8" 8-point locknuts in driveline, suspension, and wheel-end repairs.

Specifications

• Model: 18517
• Socket Size: 4 3/8"
• Point Configuration: 8-point
• Dimensions: 6" x 6" x 4"
• Weight: 4 lbs
• Manufacturer: American Forge & Foundry (AFF / SUREWERX)