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OTC 7544 24Mm Strut Socket Review

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Description of OTC 7544 24Mm Strut Socket

This specially designed socket is needed to loosen and tighten the top strut nut when servicing the strut spring or strut cartridge. The socket is used with a 1/ 2 inch ratchet or breaker bar to turn the strut nut while holding the strut rod with the appropriate wrench. The socket fits 24 mm strut rod nuts found on many domestic FWD vehicle.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect fit for 13 year old Spark

This worked for my 2013 Chevrolet Spark, helped with A-pillars. (I didn't change the rear ones, but I think they will fit)

Pros
  • This is amazing
Cons
  • Great price

Revainrating 5 out of 5

OTC 7544 24mm Strut Nut Socket

Great tool for removing those 24mm strut nuts in strut mounts without room for a wrench. rod, torque wrench or long ratchet while the hole in the center of the socket allows the 10mm head to be used with another ratchet to hold the vertical rod in place while the outer 24mm nut is removed/attracted. I can remove this vise as it solves the problem of removing/installing the strut nut.

Pros
  • An Absolute Legend
Cons
  • Appearance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Locker required

Updated 21/02/2016 I ended up using the Volvo version of this tool as it was designed as a kit with a locker and fits better. The Volvo version is higher and bigger. I used two broken 1/2" bars, each extended to 42" to tighten the strut nut while holding the stem - I had no one to help me so I had to hold the stem while tightening - like straightening shears. Too much force was used and the mating knob cut into the strut brace and pushed it out, but I was able to tighten the turret nut in the…

Pros
  • One year trial
Cons
  • Available in white only