Strut tool

[Rootus]

Anyone ever get a special tool to hook on the top of the strut while you tighten down the nut? I saw a picture of one in my Chiltons, but after much searching online and locally I've not been able to find one. Anybody know where I can get one, or at least what it's called?

Dave

 

[RIO5.0]

I believe Estwood carries that strut socket....in the pic, see the 6 pc kit of fuel disconnects...these dudes usually have racks of funky, do dad type of tools..i believe they carry that socket also..I think its Lidio or something...

 

[jckoh]

That's "drag link socket".

 

[Irish50]

why not use a impact?

 

[red94fiveo]

why not use a impact?

Thats what I did. I'm not sure its the best way, but it seemed to work OK.

 

[Rootus]

why not use a impact?

That's how I did it, but it didn't get them completely tight, they just spin. Impact is a great way to take the nut off, but I need to be able to hold the strut shaft steady to get the nut all the way tight.

Dave