ATLIN Strut Spreader Tool – Strut Socket for Audi, VW, BMW, MINI, Ford

About this product

The ATLIN Strut Spreader Socket is an essential for shock maintenance and general suspension work on any vehicle equipped with a pinch bolt, clamp style strut hub. Some vehicle manufacturers design their front struts to be clamped into the knuckle. This is commonly called a pinch bolt hub. Removing the bolts will not be enough to detach the shock from a vehicle featuring this design. After the bolts are removed, a spreader socket must be placed into the strut clamp and rotated. This will spread the spindle housing hub away from the strut and allow it to be removed. WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS AND MATERIALS? Strut removal tool features a 1/2” drive, pry bit measures 5.5x8.2mm, S2 tool steel, chrome vanadium (CR-V)