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The Dodge Ram 1500 truck uses a 36 mm axle nut size, which equates to about 3/16 to 3/18 of an inch. To work on your vehicle's axle nuts, you'll need a 30 mm 12-point socket wrench. If you need to replace lost axle nuts, they typically range from $2 to $14 each, depending on the quantity and brand. You can find these at many auto parts stores. If you have a mechanic or technician handle the tire work, you can expect to pay an additional $50 to $240 for labor.
The 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 requires a 1-11/16 sized axle nut.
The specified measurement for the axle nut on the Dodge Ram 1500 is 1 and eleven-sixteenths inches.
The axle nut for a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 requires a 1-11/16" socket (equivalent to 43mm). Using a 30mm socket is nowhere near the correct size – not even close.
On a 4-wheel drive vehicle, the axle nut measures 1 and 3/4 inches.