4 7/8" Locknut Socket 8 Pt - American Forge & Foundry

The American Forge & Foundry 18519 4 7/8" Locknut Socket 8 Pt is an essential tool for professional technicians and mechanics working on heavy-duty wheel ends and industrial assemblies. Engineered for critical hub and bearing service, this socket ensures secure, full-contact engagement on large locknuts, enabling the precise application of high torque without slippage or component damage.

Key Features

• Optimal 8-Point Design: Specifically crafted to fit 4 7/8" locknuts, its 8-point configuration provides a full-contact drive, crucial for demanding heavy-duty axle and hub applications, ensuring maximum grip and efficient torque transfer.
• Robust Construction: Features heavy-duty wall thickness and a solid 5 lb build, maintaining exceptional stability under high torque, vital for loosening stubborn wheel bearing nuts and seized hardware in challenging environments.
• Precision Fitment: Machined to tight tolerances, this socket ensures accurate engagement with locknuts, helping to maintain correct torque values and reducing the need for rework during critical hub and bearing service.
• Professional-Grade Durability: Designed for rigorous daily use in commercial fleets, truck shops, and industrial maintenance facilities, this tool offers consistent reliability in demanding service conditions.

Applications

• Installation and removal of 4 7/8" wheel bearing locknuts on heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and buses.
• Axle, hub, and bearing service on commercial vehicles, including Class 7 and 8 trucks.
• Maintenance of agricultural machinery utilizing large-diameter locknut assemblies.
• Industrial equipment service where large 8-point locknuts are specified.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: American Forge & Foundry
• Model: 18519
• Size: 4 7/8"
• Drive Style: 8-point
• Weight: 5 lb
• Dimensions: 6" L x 6" W x 4" H