Description of π§ Toyota Socket Performance Tool W1272
Size: 2-5/8" Four pin design for quick and easy removal. Specially designed to fit 4WD lock-out hubs on Toyota's 1995-2002 Tacoma, and 1669-2002 T100 and 4Runners. Removes lock nuts from vehicles with new design front wheel bearings. Heavy duty chrome moly alloy steel construction.
Perfect fit for my 1999 F-350 hub seal replacement of the year. I have the Traction Lok version of the differential. If you haven't already, I recommend reading the service manual, YouTube, etc. The custom nut requires special tightening procedures and the procedure differs between the 3(?) possible differentials Ford used. The seal is also special and affects both hub removal and replacement. Pressing the seal into the hub also requires care as it can easily be damaged. This is an interestingβ¦
Pros
Specially designed for 1995-2002 Toyota Tacoma 4WD lockout hubs and 1669-2002 T100 and 4Runner
I bought this tool for my Β£10.25 in my 1995 F350 to be able to remove the wheel hub and repack the bearings . This tool got the job done with ease and will last a long time. For anyone looking for this tool but also need a front axle nut socket for 4WD vehicles, look for a gearwrench kit that includes this socket along with a socket for 4x4 6 point front axles from 3/4 to 1 ton head contains 4 points. for 0.5 ton front axles and is also supplied with a universal spindle puller. The spindleβ¦
Pros
Removes locknuts on cars with redesigned front wheel bearings
Pins not drilled in correct locations and pins are hollow. The nut requires over 200 ft-lbs of torque. The pins had to be solid steel or stainless steel, and the position of the pins had to be better so that they fit properly in the nut holes. I got the tool working and it took 2 people to get it working and 1 man pushed the socket with a pry bar to get the pins into the holes in the locking nut. I would pay more money for a better tool to avoid the tool doing its job. The socket works, butβ¦