Steeda Strut Nut Sockets Now Available

[SteedaTech]

555-8910 – Steeda Strut Nut Socket – 17mm
555-8911 – Steeda Strut Nut Socket – 18mm
555-8912 – Steeda Strut Nut Socket – 19mm
555-8913 – Steeda Strut Nut Socket – 21mm
555-8914 – Steeda Strut Nut Socket – 22mm

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[tj@steeda]

Great piece of hardware for an affordable price!

 

[Kinjirra]

Could have used that like 4 weeks ago lol

 

[16EcomustangDIB]

What sizes are required for the S550? Thanks.

 

[HISSMAN]

I had no idea anything like this even existed..LOL

 

[16EcomustangDIB]

Found the thread that has the info. 21mm fr & 19mm rear.

 

[Angry50]

what does this do a regular socket cant? i see the opening but not sure how it plays a part

 

[HISSMAN]

That is so you can get an allen wrench on top of the stud to hold it in place while you turn the nut. Without this, the best way is to use a ratcheting box wrench and allen wrench. That works pretty well, but this will work better.

 

[Angry50]

That is so you can get an allen wrench on top of the stud to hold it in place while you turn the nut. Without this, the best way is to use a ratcheting box wrench and allen wrench. That works pretty well, but this will work better.

ah duh i see now

 

[Strokerswild]

Had to make my own with a deep socket and a Bridgeport.

Nice to see you don't have to go all MacGyver if you don't want to.

 

[tj@steeda]

Just wanted to remind the forum of nice cost-effective solution for easier installs!

https://www.steeda.com/Steeda-Strut-Nut-Socket--21mm_p_15663.html

Best Regards,

TJ

 

[HeelToeHero]

Found the thread that has the info. 21mm fr & 19mm rear.

I just want to correct this. I was looking for this information and came across this post. The nut holding the rear mount to the strut is 15mm not 19mm. I found an install video that made reference to 15mm nut and I checked my 2017 which is 15mm.

 

[Michael_vroomvroom]

I just want to correct this. I was looking for this information and came across this post. The nut holding the rear mount to the strut is 15mm not 19mm. I found an install video that made reference to 15mm nut and I checked my 2017 which is 15mm.

Thank you for that warning.

Can anyone confirm 2018+ is also 15mm (Magneride, not sure if it's different), and front is 21mm?

I am wondering since the Steeda page does not list 15mm, only 17mm-22mm.

Alternatively, is there some more generic tool one can buy for this?

I understand an impact wrench set to pulse can also be used for the this particular task (shocks), but I don't have one.

 

[kz]

I understand an impact wrench set to pulse can also be used for the this particular task (shocks), but I don't have one.

I haven't removed rear mounts off the shocks so don't know (no reason really to unless you're set on installing different set of mounts) but if you plan on working on your car, invest in impact and impact sockets. It'll save you tons of time.

 

[Michael_vroomvroom]

I haven't removed rear mounts off the shocks so don't know (no reason really to unless you're set on installing different set of mounts) but if you plan on working on your car, invest in impact and impact sockets. It'll save you tons of time.

Hi, thanks for replying. I'm leaning towards installing the FP magneride handling pack when I install the Vorshlag camber plates and I've saved the excellent description of your install for re-reading, many thanks for posting that.

The magneride set comes with new rear springs too though, so how did you go about installing them without removing the rear mounts?

Turning the wrenches manually makes me feel more connected to the car, so I prefer that. ;-)

Also although Vorshlag recommends using an impact gun, I also see reports of that not always working out so well for the struts, though possibly that has only affected other cars. I also note Bilstein advices against it: https://www.bilstein.com/uk/en/blog/watch-avoid-installation-mistakes/

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