PSS-9 DIY special tools question
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I'm gathering info for an upcoming PSS-9 install, and I was wondering if I really need to have the Hazet open sockets (19, 21, & 22mm)? If so, can someone tell me where to get these or if there are equivalents from other tool manufacturers?
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I sent out a thread similar to this last week and got great responses...there is a way to use a 13/16" spark plug socket with an external hex pattern on it to put a crows foot with the torque wrench. You can hold the shaft with the allen wrench from inside the shaft of the socket.
I think that is all the special tools needed. An air gun is usually required to break the nut loose however.
I think that is all the special tools needed. An air gun is usually required to break the nut loose however.
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Thanks, Bruce - I believe this is the thread you speak of:
Shock tower tool in Seattle area
Now I see why this didn't show up in my search. If you search for "PSS-9 socket", your thread will not show up - you have to search for "PSS-9s socket".
Shock tower tool in Seattle area
Now I see why this didn't show up in my search. If you search for "PSS-9 socket", your thread will not show up - you have to search for "PSS-9s socket".
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I'm putting my Bilstein HD's in soon and will not buy the Hazlet tool for it. I'll be using air tools. If that doesn't work, I'm sure an offset box wrench with breaker bar will do it.
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Originally posted by Rick Lee
I'm putting my Bilstein HD's in soon and will not buy the Hazlet tool for it. I'll be using air tools. ...
I'm putting my Bilstein HD's in soon and will not buy the Hazlet tool for it. I'll be using air tools. ...
Also- for others - if you use air tools on PSS9s - you run the risk of damaging the adjustment valve - according to Bilstein or Viper Bob (I can't remember who told me that - but I think it was one of them??)..?
Reading the replies above - I really like the spark socket idea..!!! That's a "keeper" for the archives! Thanks!!!!
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Originally posted by tom97c4s
... I don't understand how one 13/16 adapted socket would work?
... I don't understand how one 13/16 adapted socket would work?
Make more sense now??? It sounds confusing until to assemble/disassemble these - then you'll see exactly how it'll work...
HTH!!..!
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Air tools for me for removal ONLY on that strut top nut! Iwil torque the nut down with the 13/16 and the allen key to hold the strut from moving.