1995 rd28t front hub socket size

[mad66]

I need a socket to remove the front hub, on ebay it says 54mm, and there is heaps for sale but the gregorrys manual says 53 mm. can anyone confirm what I need. Cheers

[mudnut]

Save yourself some money in the long run and upgrade to the gu system.

To do that use a brass punch to remove the nuts, then replace them with something like this.

https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/p...0aAo72EALw_wcB

And a tool like this https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/p...8aAiuwEALw_wcB

I wish I had known about the upgrade before I shelled out for the GQ tool and had some locking washers made for around $2 each.

[mad66]

Save yourself some money in the long run and upgrade to the gu system.

To do that use a brass punch to remove the nuts, then replace them with something like this.

https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/p...0aAo72EALw_wcB

And a tool like this https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/p...8aAiuwEALw_wcB

I wish I had known about the upgrade before I shelled out for the GQ tool and had some locking washers made for around $2 each.

Cheers mate, my mate said the same thing and so bought this kit. Btw thanks for your reply.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/112568645437

[dom14]

I need a socket to remove the front hub, on ebay it says 54mm, and there is heaps for sale but the gregorrys manual says 53 mm. can anyone confirm what I need. Cheers

It is 54mm from memory. The tool's available on fleabay for a peanut.
Where does it say 53mm in Gregory's??!!

[dom14]

Save yourself some money in the long run and upgrade to the gu system.

To do that use a brass punch to remove the nuts, then replace them with something like this.

https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/p...0aAo72EALw_wcB

And a tool like this https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/p...8aAiuwEALw_wcB

I wish I had known about the upgrade before I shelled out for the GQ tool and had some locking washers made for around $2 each.

I'm not following this Craig.
I used the 54mm socket from ebay to undo the nut & repack the bearings.
Why is it necessary for this upgrade?
What issues do you have in the long run with the stock hub nut locking system?
Mine appears to be fine since repacking years back and once a year or so checking.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Save yourself some money in the long run and upgrade to the gu system.

To do that use a brass punch to remove the nuts, then replace them with something like this.

https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/p...0aAo72EALw_wcB

And a tool like this https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/p...8aAiuwEALw_wcB

I wish I had known about the upgrade before I shelled out for the GQ tool and had some locking washers made for around $2 each.

GU System??? I think you mean GQ system, my 92 GQ TI runs the same thing and I'm pretty sure its factory fitted not after market or a GU thing.......

[mad66]

It is 54mm from memory. The tool's available on fleabay for a peanut.
Where does it say 53mm in Gregory's??!!

Don't know mate that is the story I got from my mate that is changing the rotors but 53 doesn't sound right to me. that is an offf size. Yeah 54 is the right size. Cheers

[mudnut]

My issue with the current system is that you replace the washers each time you need to remove the hub. That can be quite often if you get a lot of water, mud and gunk on the swivel, which tends to prematurely destroy the scraper and seal thus allowing water ingress.

I have seen when you follow the manual and torque the hub nut to spec, the nut actually drags the washer tab with it a little bit which weakens the washer tab rendering it unsafe to re-use.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-Front-...UAAOSwyWZZOgzm

I was quoted an exorbitant price, locally, for the washers, that is why I had some made.

[mudnut]

GU System??? I think you mean GQ system, my 92 GQ TI runs the same thing and I'm pretty sure its factory fitted not after market or a GU thing.......

Thank you for correcting me. It is strange they didn't use that system throughout the range as it is way superior than having to replace locking washers. Mine is a '94.
@NissanGQ4.2 Did yours come with auto locking hubs?

[mudnut]

@Winnie, didn't you do the axle lock nut upgrade? Or have I given out bullshit advice, cause my memory sucks?

I think I have totally F%$^$^%# up, yet again. In the manual, it shows the two types of hubs, manual and auto locking.

It looks as if the manual hub needs the smaller lock nut to work, and the auto hubs can use the locking ring.

I was actually going to buy the upgrade for myself but it looks as I've wasted @mad66 's money and time.