Strut Nut Socket - East Bay

[RugbyBro]

Does anyone have or know of a place (in the Bay Area) to buy/borrow an 18mm strut nut socket like the one below?

https://www.amazon.com/Schwaben-0030...2673261&sr=8-1

[FriedPiston]

I have 18mm used for two installs, 19mm (new), 21mm (new), 22mm (new), and 24mm (new).

I can sell each one of them for the cost of retail replacement. Located in the East Bay. PM me if you're interested.

[carM3kee]

I have a new one i can sell. Purchased it to install my MP HAS kit but ended ip not using it. Im in concord

[FaRKle!]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Does anyone have or know of a place (in the Bay Area) to buy/borrow an 18mm strut nut socket like the one below?

https://www.amazon.com/Schwaben-0030...2673261&sr=8-1

Where in the Bay are you located? I have that Schwaben socket set.

The Schwaben socket is the best for applying final torque to the front top nut since a torque wrench can plug directly into it, but I find for threading the nut on/off it's faster to use a pass-through like the Harbor Freight set. I don't use the ratchet in that set though and use my 3/4" ratcheting wrench on the sockets instead.

If you do use the HF pass-through socket to do final torque, you'll need to put a 3/4" (or 19mm) crows foot on your torque wrench.

[4151zero]

We should establish an east bay f8x tool lending club.

I didn’t use this socket, since I had 18-20v impact drivers.

[FriedPiston]

^ That would be nice if everyone were honest/trustworthy. I've been burned one too many times by local owners before. One was major, and completely unexpected, while the other is ongoing, and somewhat expected, so you never really know who you can trust these days.

BTW, you'll need the strut nut socket to properly torque the front strut bolts, but only if proper torque values matter to the installer.

[4151zero]

I’m pretty ocd with tools and tool lending in general. Even my next door neighbors know that abt me.

In general, a small deposit via venmo or PP tends to help keep things above board. Generally

[RugbyBro]

Thanks for the replies everyone! I think I have one lined up - but great to know we have a good community of enthusiasts out here!

[Dwdrums00]

Bump for an old thread. I am in the San Jose area and looking for one of these. Please let me know if anyone has one for sale.

[1hotrod]

Since ur, in Sj head out to Harbor Freight and buy these.

You will have to grind/file the 18mm wrench to fit perfectly, but it will work.

https://www.harborfreight.com/8-piec...set-32042.html

10mm on the top shaft.

GL

[JsL]

I installed my Ohlins with something similar to this. It's $5 shipped to you the next day, if you have Prime.

I used an Allen socket to hold the strut shaft, then used the wrench to tighten.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GN8V3D3..._3KucFb9Q92PH1

Edit: This was on my E92. I'm on mobile and didn't realize this is the F8x section.

[Dwdrums00]

Originally Posted by 1hotrod

Since ur, in Sj head out to Harbor Freight and buy these.

You will have to grind/file the 18mm wrench to fit perfectly, but it will work.

https://www.harborfreight.com/8-piec...set-32042.html

10mm on the top shaft.

GL

Much appreciated!

[Dwdrums00]

Originally Posted by JsL

I installed my Ohlins with something similar to this. It's $5 shipped to you the next day, if you have Prime.

I used an Allen socket to hold the strut shaft, then used the wrench to tighten.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GN8V3D3..._3KucFb9Q92PH1

Edit: This was on my E92. I'm on mobile and didn't realize this is the F8x section.

Thanks anyhow!

[kmouze]

Sorry to bump up an old thread. I'm trying to do some suspension work this weekend and I'm seeing if anyone in the east bay have an extra 18MM open strut socket for sale? Ordering online will put it past my weekend window. Thanks!

[carM3kee]

RugbyBro you still have the socket?

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by carM3kee

RugbyBro you still have the socket?

Yup gonna get it to him tonight

[GregSM3]

Originally Posted by kmouze

Sorry to bump up an old thread. I'm trying to do some suspension work this weekend and I'm seeing if anyone in the east bay have an extra 18MM open strut socket for sale? Ordering online will put it past my weekend window. Thanks!

Originally Posted by kmouze

Sorry to bump up an old thread. I'm trying to do some suspension work this weekend and I'm seeing if anyone in the east bay have an extra 18MM open strut socket for sale? Ordering online will put it past my weekend window. Thanks!

Were you able to get the socket I'm in Danville and in same boat. Will take weeks to get socket.

[FaRKle!]

Just a heads up, this Crescent passthrough set (*my affiliated link) on Amazon has an 18mm that will work for both front and rear damper top mount nuts. You'll need a deep 10mm socket <14mm OD to counterhold with it (I use a 1/4" drive one I have).

Alternatively, you can go to your local AutoZone and get the Duralast version of the same set.