Trying to locate an 18mm strut socket

[macafee2]

Trying to locate a cheap 18mm strut socket, not having any luck.
Tried all the normal sites.

Anyone been able to buy just a single 18mm strut socket, if so from where?

macafee2

[trikey]

What's a strut socket?

[macafee2]

various names, could be called a cutaway socket, injector socket.
its a socket with a slot up the side so you can use and allan key in the bolt and socket on the nut at the same time. Ball joints are a place where they can be used

macafee2

[trikey]

Originally Posted by macafee2

various names, could be called a cutaway socket, injector socket.
its a socket with a slot up the side so you can use and allan key in the bolt and socket on the nut at the same time. Ball joints are a place where they can be used

macafee2

You don't need one mate, I use an 18mm ring spanner with the Allen key through the ring, works every time.

[hinged_bap]

Originally Posted by macafee2

various names, could be called a cutaway socket, injector socket.
its a socket with a slot up the side so you can use and allan key in the bolt and socket on the nut at the same time. Ball joints are a place where they can be used

macafee2

i can honestly say i've never come across such an item. intrigued i did a google search and see these images:


https://www.google.com/search?q=stru...Gru8krf4bCU9M:


I guess bragging rights if you have a set of them in your toolbox. I wonder how many garages have them ( and torque the strut nut to the correct setting ).

[macafee2]

Originally Posted by trikey

You don't need one mate, I use an 18mm ring spanner with the Allen key through the ring, works every time.

what about torqueing it up? If I'm not going to torque then the socket is as you say not required

macafee2