can anyone tell me either what size the hub nut is on a rear D60 and/or possibly where i can get a hub nut socket that will work for me. Thanks guys

 

depends on the year and application. I believe there is an outer and an inner nut. Outer nut is regular style i think, maybe 2-9/16", inner is prong (4/6) type. maybe this is just for the front?

Try carquest, napa, or advance auto

Found some links that might help:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ea%20Axle).PDF

hope i helped...just what i found searching

 

Its been a while since I had to tear into a D60 rear, but if I remember right, there's a notch in the nut and all you have to do is put a cold chisel in the notch and tap it with a hammer in the direction you want the nut to go. It shouldn't be on there too tight, the lock washer really holds everything in place. Once you get the lock nut(outside one) on finger tight, the most you need to keep turning the lock nut is an 1/8th of a turn...or 45 degrees IIRC. Be sure to completely bend the lockwasher tabs tight against both the bearing nut and the lock nut and your golden.

 

you mean the socket with the four ******* on it

 

this

 

no, im not that far yet...im on the outer hub nut. its basicly a normal nut, but you need a thin wall socket to fit down in the end of the hub to reach the nut. Thanx Dukie, i think i found one at sears actually. yea, the nut is actually not slotted or nicked anywhere. that was actually the first thing that i looked for. I wont lie tho, i am still considering die grinding a little notch in it so i can chisel/hammer it out instead of dropping 30$ on a single socket

 

Nice thing too about grinding a slot is your not dependent on a specialized tool. Even if you buy the socket, but don't have it when you need it, you can still get by with a screwdriver and hammer. Just a thought, you might be able to get the nut off with a chisel and hammer even without a slot, just sharpen the chisel first and give it a couple thumps straight on to make a seat before trying to turn it. Don't be afraid to get firm with it, there isn't much to break in a D60, they're kinda war proof, just watch out for the threads.