QUICK QUESTION - Rear axle nut size

[Franklyn49]

Searched around a bit and cannot find the answer.

 

Can anyone tell me the size of the rear outer axle nut on my 1949 plymouth?

 

I'm at work now and hope to remove the drums with puller etc this eve,  but must gather tools from here prior, and I'm forgetting what the size is.

[TodFitch]

http://www.ply33.com/Parts/group3#53553

[Franklyn49]

wow that's a great resource.

Thanks Tod Fitch!

[_shel_ny]

Last one I pulled was 1 1/4".  Take 2 wrenches

[belvedere666]

i used an adjustable pipe wrench. it's sturdy enough to take a hammer and it grips like a vise

[Reg Evans]

I've always just used one of these.

[Plymouthy Adams]

personally at 140+ foot lbs (140 when tightened and what ever rust resistance issue have accumulated since) I would strongly recommend at minimum a 6 point socket and a healthy breaker bar..be kind to yourself and the nut....most standard 1/2 drive socket largest socket is 1 1/4

 

crescent wrenches work best on heads with loose tongues...

[Reg Evans]

Here's a loose tongue for you Tim  

[Don Coatney]

Wrench size matters

 

[Young Ed]

personally at 140+ foot lbs (140 when tightened and what ever rust resistance issue have accumulated since) I would strongly recommend at minimum a 6 point socket and a healthy breaker bar..be kind to yourself and the nut....most standard 1/2 drive socket largest socket is 1 1/4

 

crescent wrenches work best on heads with loose tongues...

Nothing like the right tool for the right job!