HOrnbrod Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Anyone used this or similar to remove the shock stud nut? http://www.quadratec.com/products/92810_202.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertmike Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Small open end or Cresent works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Haven't used those . I normally grab the stud with a pair of needle nose vise grips . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 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.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 A lot of shocks don't have the Allen recess in the shaft.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Never used them but I am buying a set. Those are cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Definitely going on the wish list for the next quadratec order! Never knew there was such a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcharge Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 ^^ Doesn't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 ^^ Doesn't get it. How about you spend the $15 and let us know. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 ^^ 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 $$.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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