OTC's Truck Pinion Sockets are designed and built to have the correct clearance for yoke and locknut assemblies on a variety of truck transmissions and differentials 6 pt. socket with a 2-1/8 inch opening; to determine socket size needed, measure locknut from flat to flat 4 inches long with 3 full inches of usable depth to give you plenty of clearance for all kinds of jobs Using the right tool saves time and effort, eliminating the need to destroy standard sockets by grinding them down to fit tight pinion clearances OTC locknut sockets are formed from high-strength steel that is resistant to rounding out under high torque loads