Locknut Socket 6 Pt 2 5/8 Inch - American Forge & Foundry

The American Forge & Foundry 18522 Locknut Socket is a robust, professional-grade tool designed for demanding axle, hub, and suspension service on commercial vehicles and heavy industrial machinery. This 6-point, 2 5/8 inch socket ensures reliable engagement for high-torque applications, facilitating efficient and precise maintenance in professional shop environments.

Key Features

• 6-Point Hex Profile: Engineered to provide full-contact engagement on the flats of locknuts, significantly reducing the risk of slippage, rounding, and fastener damage, particularly on corroded or seized components.
• 2 5/8" Opening: Precisely sized for common axle and spindle locknuts found on a wide range of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, buses, and off-road equipment.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Built from durable materials to withstand the high impact and torque loads generated by impact wrenches and breaker bars in demanding professional service settings.
• Professional-Grade Fitment: Designed with accurate depth and internal geometry to ensure complete hex contact, enhancing torque control and minimizing the need for rework.

Applications

• Servicing axle, hub, and spindle locknuts on medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Performing suspension, steering, and drivetrain maintenance on buses and vocational vehicles.
• General repair and upkeep of construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment requiring 2 5/8" hex locknuts.
• Professional heavy equipment and industrial repair where accurate and repeatable torque application on large hex locknuts is critical.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: American Forge & Foundry
• Model: 18522
• Type: 6-point (hex) locknut socket
• Size: 2 5/8" opening
• Weight: 2 lb
• Dimensions: 4" L x 4" W x 4" H
• Construction: Professional-grade, heavy-duty