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| | Features | For removing and installing shock nutsComes in skin-packHex nut socket fits the nutHold one, turn the other for removalShipping weight: 9 oz.
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| | Description | Fits most domestic models and some Ford OEM shock nuts. Place stem socket over shock stem. Hex nut socket fits the nut. Hold one, turn the other for removal. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 5.2 inches | | Product Width: | 0.8 inches | | Product Height: | 3.5 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.6 pounds | | Package Length: | 4.4 inches | | Package Width: | 2.1 inches | | Package Height: | 0.5 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 12 reviews |
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 12 customer reviews )
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Where are the relevant Product Specifications? Fits "most" 1999 shock absorbers Apr 21, 2011
By H. Savage
The shock nut socket is two-sided, which will fit either a 9/16" or 15mm shock nut. The stem nut sockets appeared to have indexes and are not full hex sockets. My Chevy Malibu has a 13/16" nut, and a full hex stem. This tool did not work for me.
Why are the actual socket sizes missing from the product specifications? Good thing you know how much it weighs before you buy it. (That's sarcasm)
Do I blame Amazon or Lisle? Is this an amateur's website?
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Good for installing but not for removing Jun 25, 2011
By Casey Ryback
I bought this with the hope of removing my front shocks. Well, it didn't work out. The tool held up fine, but the top of the shock rounded off when trying to break the nut loose. I ended up cutting off the nuts with an oxy-acetylene cutting torch.
However, the tool came in very handy when installing the new shocks. It worked like a charm and was easy to get the nuts to the proper torque.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
I don't know why I didn't buy one sooner. Aug 04, 2009
By Paul C
Worked like a champ. A little wd-40 on the threads. Threw the tool on. Out came the shocks. Very happy.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 great for installing Sep 01, 2011
By dakeefr
This item is designed to allow one to install and remove shock absorbers. My applications have been mostly Astro vans The Tool is solid in design and simple enough to use.
The issue is not the tool but the design of the shock absorbers it is supposed to remove. Unfortunately there is not much room to work in when dealing with an application that need this tool and that is why it is needed. since shocks are metal and very much exposed to the elements, the bolts holding them in place which this tool is designed to remove are usually too rusted to break free. trust me i tried for 3 days to break it free with this tool with out breading the bolt. 2 cans of PB blaster and still had to cut the shocks of from both sides. That aside, if you want any chance of taking them off with out cutting them you will need this tool in most cases.
For installation however this tool made it quick and easy.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Amazing Tool! Simplicity at it's Best May 29, 2011
By PoppaShango
For every do-it-yourself type personality out there, this is a must have tool. You may only use it once in a lifetime. But for the minimal cost, it is worth every penny. In fact this little tool will pay for itself once you remove the first shock absorber. If anyone reading this has never removed a front shock absorber, it can be a nightmare.
The shock stem, which has a shaft that slides within the shock body, has a threaded top and supported by rubber bushing and a top nut. When you attempt to loosen the top nut, the stem will spin inside the shock body. This makes it virtually impossible to remove the top nut. Most backyard mechanics resort to cutting the stem, nut splitters or using some muscle and breaking the shock shaft. In most cases using one of the above mentioned procedures results in loss time, knuckle busters and frighteningly abrupt language.
How this tool works is the larger hex key will fit over most OEM shock absorber nuts. There is a different fitment on each end of the hex key for different size nuts (9/16 or 15mm). On the top of each shock absorber shaft, above the threaded portion, there is a oblong shaped nib. The smaller hex keys provided have various size fitments for the top of the stems. The smaller hex key will slide down inside of the other larger nut hex key and you can hold the stem in place with either a wrench or a small socket ratchet. Then, using an open end wrench turn the larger hex key that is over the stem nut. In a perfect situation, using this tool. I can change out a shock in about 5 minutes!
Please note that I have found the hex key for the nut may not fit the nuts on aftermarket shocks. There are two solutions for this. The first is the easiest. Just get a new nut of the same thread pattern that will fit the tool. The second is more work involved, but if you plan on changing out shocks more than a few times, or are just the type that is a tool junkie, you could get an inexpensive socket set containing larger sizes. Put them in a vice and grab your angle grinder and grind some flat sides on the end of each socket. You can then grab it with a wrench. I don't particularly recommend this, as it's just easier to find a new nut. At any rate, I think you will find this tool a pretty useful time saver worth the price.
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