Jack of Hearts

Hammering on the aluminum locking collars of the Bilstein HDs with a piece of square steel stock gives me the *******. Does anyone have a reasonably priced source for the proper wrench, or a savvy DIY tool that can be made from something commonly available?

Thanks!

JoH

PS: And don't say "channellocks" That'll give me the ******* too.

chris walrod

Try Mcmaster.com

Here is a direct link, scroll down half the way and pick the hook style spanner wrench in the size you need.

Basal Skull

I got my 'hook spanner wrench' from the Acklands Grainger in town (www.acklandsgrainger.com) - it's an Proto (?sp) and is adjustable over a range of sizes. It cost me about $50 CAD.

chris walrod

This is a better priced one.

Or this one

chris walrod

Better yet

Jack of Hearts

You ARE the guru Chris.....please read my other suspension thread too....on cornerweights...I think you have the answer I need there too....

Jack of Hearts

Oh...and it looks like I would need two, right, in order to do the front?

TheOtherEric

Chris W-
Dude you're really raising the bar for those of us trying to contribute something. Again.

chris walrod

Two thin hook spanner wrenches are best, especially for locking two nuts together.

chris walrod

Eric, no worries Just trying to help.

viperbob

Just to throw in another thought, you might want to take a look here. After having used the fancy hooks and pronated arm ones, I went to these and never looked back... They are also a lot easier on your hands...

http://www.longacreracing.com/catalo...d=938&catid=19

Jack of Hearts

That is a nice tool. Pricey though. Thanks Bob.

InTheAir

JOH -

Why not just have your alignment shop torque everything down? You just need the collars to stay generally where they are until you get there.

viperbob

Jeff, this is an opportunity to buy a new tool.. What are you doing????

Jack of Hearts

Exactly.

I'm kinda bummed that, other than 16 mm box end, I didn't have to buy any new tools for this job.

(oh wait. there were the 19 mm and 22 mm open sockets I hand-made.)

(oh yeah, and the 18mm deep socket.)


But I mean, come on. I thought for sure I'd need to buy an air ratchet. My butterfly impact is near-shot.....hmmm...maybe I'll replace that...