Shock Nut Remover Set

[HOrnbrod]

Anyone used this or similar to remove the shock stud nut?

 

 

http://www.quadratec.com/products/92810_202.htm

 

 

[desertmike]

Small open end or Cresent works fine.

[Strokermjcomanche]

Haven't used those . I normally grab the stud with a pair of needle nose vise grips .

[HOrnbrod]

I know what works guys, just asking if anyone has used this tool. I'm all for making life easier, especially trying to work two tools for a 10% / Full Turn under the master cylinder. That oval shaped nub on top of the shock shaft isn't there for a crescent wrench..........

[Eagle]

I know what works guys, just asking if anyone has used this tool. I'm all for making life easier, especially trying to work two tools for a 10% / Full Turn under the master cylinder.

Gear Wrench for the win

[HOrnbrod]

A lot of shocks don't have the Allen recess in the shaft..............

[daking]

Just replaced shocks on 3 trucks, 2 Jeeps and one RAM HD. Wish I had those tools. Looks like they would be easier and faster. Using the normal had tool solution, takes awhile. I use a ~7mm and 14mm (or 15mm). I use the open end of the 7mm on the shaft and the 14mm on the nut. I mount the wenches in such a way as to use the leverage of the wenches together, like scissors.  just to break the bolt lose. Then turn the 14mm, usually there is something in the way, and can only turn it a little bit. Those sockets would make it so much easier.  

 

You know, as I was typing this, I just realized a much better solution. And, I already had the dang tool set...

 

I bought a Botch socket set that is hollow in the center. The sockets have a large empty hole in the center, the wrench grabs the sockets on the outer edge. The design allows you to use the socket on a bolt of any length, think of a deep socket with un-limited depth. I got the kit at wall-mart, so I'm sure some of you have seen it there.

 

Anyway, that kit, with a 7mm on the shaft would make removal / install of those shocks really easy. Wish I would have thought of that last weekend...  

[shelbyluvv]

Never used them but I am buying a set. Those are cool!

[HOrnbrod]

Never used them but I am buying a set. Those are cool!

 

They are cool, and I've ordered a set too. I usually use double nuts on the shaft instead of the crappy Nylock nuts too to make things a little easier.

[xjrev10]

Definitely going on the wish list for the next quadratec order! Never knew there was such a thing.

[Motorcharge]

14 deep socket with an extension on the passenger side and a 14 ratcheting wrench on the driver's work just fine with minimal effort. Sure, that tool might be nice if you're replacing shocks daily, but I'm not gonna go digging for that thing the few times I need it when basic hand tools are more than enough.

[HOrnbrod]

^^  Doesn't get it. 

[Jeep Driver]

^^  Doesn't get it. 

How about you spend the $15 and let us know. :P

[Crash]

If all else fails, I use vise grips with rubber/other protector on the shock shaft. And/or pull the air box for more room to work. 

[Rockfrog]

I have that set, have for 18yrs, used it once ... when I first got it.

 

still sits in the thrid drawer of my tool box.

[HOrnbrod]

 

^^  Doesn't get it. 

How about you spend the $15 and let us know. :P

 

 

I did spend $10 and am letting you know. The description did not state the outer sleeve hex size so I took a chance. It's 15mm / 5/8"; my shock nut is 17mm. So with my OME shocks it's useless. However the inner sleeve fits well over the shock stem oval top, so it can be used to hold the shock shaft. So it wasn't a total waste of $$..........