Source for shock collar wrenches? DIY tool?
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Source for shock collar wrenches? DIY tool?
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.
Thanks!
JoH
PS: And don't say "channellocks" That'll give me the ******* too.
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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.
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Originally Posted by 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.
Here is a direct link, scroll down half the way and pick the hook style spanner wrench in the size you need.
You ARE the guru Chris.....please read my other suspension thread too....on cornerweights...I think you have the answer I need there too....
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From: yorba linda, ca
Originally Posted by Jack of Hearts
Oh...and it looks like I would need two, right, in order to do the front?
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From: yorba linda, ca
Originally Posted by TheOtherEric
Chris W-
Dude you're really raising the bar for those of us trying to contribute something. Again.
Dude you're really raising the bar for those of us trying to contribute something. Again.
Just trying to help.
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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
http://www.longacreracing.com/catalo...d=938&catid=19
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Originally Posted by viperbob
Jeff, this is an opportunity to buy a new tool.. What are you doing????
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...
Last edited by Jack of Hearts; May 1, 2006 at 07:41 PM. Reason: spelling