Suspension & Steering Service Tools
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- Steinjager®DIY Toe Alignment PlatesDIY Toe Alignment Plates by Steinjager®. Using the Steinjager DIY Toe Alignment plates will make doing your home or shop alignments a breeze. Every 1/16" difference from front to back equals .12° of toe.Several common bolt...Will provide a smooth ride along with improved handling and tractionManufactured from durable materials to handle the harshest driving conditions$179.99 - $230.99
- CTA®Strut Nut SocketStrut Nut Socket by CTA®. When it comes to quality, CTA knows no compromises. All the products made by this stringent quality control conditions. The latest manufacturing methods coupled with the use of the highest-grade materials...Includes holding socket and double-D axle center socketDouble-D measures 8mm "flat-to-flat"$10.93 - $19.99
- OTC®Strut Nut SocketStrut Nut Socket by OTC®. This 1-3/4" long socket is built for FWD cars in which the top shock-retaining nut is recessed inside the strut tower. The tool's center bore allows you to hold the strut shaft from turning, using a...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$56.38 - $109.77
- CTA®Ball Joint SocketBall Joint Socket by CTA®. When it comes to quality, CTA knows no compromises. All the products made by this stringent quality control conditions. The latest manufacturing methods coupled with the use of the highest-grade materials...Specialty tools to get your job done in a safer and easier fashionPractical and efficient solutions for pros and DIYers alike$24.28 - $57.16
- Stemco®Axle Tool HeadUniversal Axle Tool Head by Stemco®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Exceptional service and dependabilityEngineered to provide easy installation$41.64
- Specialty Products®FasTrax™ Caster/Camber GaugeUniversal FasTrax™ Caster/Camber Gauge by Specialty Products®. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to complete your project, this 1st-grade product is right up your alley. Designed utilizing the finest materials, it delivers...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$130.98 - $504.07
- Lisle®Stepped Pickle Fork KitUniversal Stepped Pickle Fork Kit by Lisle®. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to complete your project, this 1st-grade product is right up your alley. Designed utilizing the finest materials, it delivers unmatched levels of...Expertly Crafted using premium-grade materialsUnsurpassed in functionality and reliability$51.19 - $92.95
- OTC®Tie Rod Adjusting ToolUniversal Tie Rod Adjusting Tool by OTC®. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to complete your project, this 1st-grade product is right up your alley. Designed utilizing the finest materials, it delivers unmatched levels of...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$34.67 - $45.19
- Assenmacher®Ball Joint Hammer NutBall Joint Hammer Nut by Assenmacher®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Will operate at its full efficiency for years aheadDesigned to provide the ultimate in practicality$24.07
- GearWrench®Ball Joint SeparatorUniversal Ball Joint Separator by GearWrench®. Need quality automotive tools to perform regular maintenance jobs or add a new aftermarket accessory to your car? GearWrench is the answer! Reliable automotive tools by GearWrench are sure...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$27.50 - $28.12
- Performance Tool®Axle Nut SocketUniversal Axle Nut Socket by Performance Tool®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$12.83 - $17.60
- Performance Tool®Axle Nut Socket SetUniversal Axle Nut Socket Set by Performance Tool®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Only the best build qualityDesigned specifically to help you$65.70 - $100.05
- Performance Tool®CHR-Moly Axle Nut SocketCHR-Moly Axle Nut Socket by Performance Tool®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...For removal or installation of axle nuts on front wheel drive vehiclesHeavy duty chrome moly alloy steel$12.08 - $14.75
- Performance Tool®CHR-Moly Axle Nut SocketCHR-Moly Axle Nut Socket by Performance Tool®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...For removal or installation of axle nuts on front wheel drive vehiclesHeavy duty chrome moly alloy steel$12.08 - $14.75
- Performance Tool®CHR-Moly Axle Nut SocketCHR-Moly Axle Nut Socket by Performance Tool®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...For removal or installation of axle nuts on front wheel drive vehiclesHeavy duty chrome moly alloy steel$11.35 - $12.40
- Performance Tool®CHR-Moly Axle Nut SocketUniversal CHR-Moly Axle Nut Socket by Performance Tool®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...For removal or installation of axle nuts on front wheel drive vehiclesHeavy duty chrome moly alloy steel$10.52 - $12.91
- Performance Tool®CHR-V Axle Nut SocketUniversal CHR-V Axle Nut Socket by Performance Tool®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Heat treated alloy steelDrop forged for strength$10.83 - $12.81
- CTA®Axle Nut SocketUniversal Axle Nut Socket by CTA®. When it comes to quality, CTA knows no compromises. All the products made by this stringent quality control conditions. The latest manufacturing methods coupled with the use of the highest-grade...Specialty tools to get your job done in a safer and easier fashionPractical and efficient solutions for pros and DIYers alike$13.26 - $20.31
- Lisle®Axle Nut SocketUniversal Axle Nut Socket by Lisle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Expertly Crafted using premium-grade materialsUnsurpassed in functionality and reliability$12.80 - $16.92
- OTC®Locknut SocketUniversal Locknut Socket by OTC®. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to complete your project, this 1st-grade product is right up your alley. Designed utilizing the finest materials, it delivers unmatched levels of durability...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$35.27 - $66.94
- OTC®Metric Truck Wheel Bearing Locknut SocketUniversal Metric Truck Wheel Bearing Locknut Socket by OTC®. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to complete your project, this 1st-grade product is right up your alley. Designed utilizing the finest materials, it delivers...Specially designed socket easily removes or installs locknutsMade of high strength steel and resist rounding out$37.88 - $90.11
- OTC®Strut Tamer II ExtremeUniversal Strut Tamer II Extreme by OTC®. The 6637 Strut Tamer II Extreme sets a new standard in strength and safety for strut spring compressors. This unit meets the new ASME PASE safety standards for spring compressors and is capable...New forged locking jaws includes larger pads and offset to clamp onto and compress springs even tighter than beforeNew extra thick 5/8" compression arms for superior strength, stability and safety$1,288.37 - $1,450.71
- OTC®Truck Pinion Locknut SocketUniversal Truck Pinion Locknut Socket by OTC®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$136.59 - $145.46
- OTC®Tubular Spanner WrenchTubular Spanner Wrench by OTC®. Six-lug, spanner-type wrench remove and install rear wheel bearing locknuts. They're built for use with a 3/4" square-drive ratchet or breaker bar.Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$75.75 - $77.32
- OTC®Tubular Spanner WrenchTubular Spanner Wrench by OTC®. Six-lug, spanner-type wrench remove and install rear wheel bearing locknuts. They're built for use with a 3/4" square-drive ratchet or breaker bar.Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$75.75 - $77.32
- AFF®Locknut SocketUniversal Locknut Socket by AFF®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at...For use with a ratchet or breaker barFits hexagonal 6 point, hexagonal rounded 6 point, and octagonal 8 point$25.60 - $62.00
- AFF®Rounded Locknut SocketUniversal Rounded Locknut Socket by AFF®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great...For use with a ratchet or breaker barFits hexagonal 6 point, hexagonal rounded 6 point, and octagonal 8 point$28.61 - $34.10
- AllStar Performance®Spindle Nut SocketUniversal Spindle Nut Socket by AllStar Performance®. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to complete your project, this 1st-grade product is right up your alley. Designed utilizing the finest materials, it delivers unmatched...Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$29.99 - $37.99
- AllStar Performance®Spring Pre-LoaderUniversal Spring Pre-Loader by AllStar Performance®. Pre-loader allows use of a softer spring rate that is "pre-loaded" at ride height. The pre-loaded spring will have less rate increase as the suspension travels. For example, a 150...Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExceptional performance at a competitive price$354.99
- GearWrench®Deep Axle Nut SocketDeep Axle Nut Socket by GearWrench®. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to complete your project, this 1st-grade product is right up your alley. Designed utilizing the finest materials, it delivers unmatched levels of...Perfect for removing and installing axle nuts during heavy-duty applicationsExtra long socket offers more access$16.82 - $20.78
Just about any suspension, steering, and driveline repair job is well within your capabilities if you have some mechanical aptitude, but along with your usual arsenal of sockets and wrenches, you’re going to need some special tools to get the job done correctly and safely. Check out the huge selection of service tools on this page, and you’ll see that we have what you need for every type of repair including struts, shocks, springs, ball joints, bushings, bearings, hubs, pitman arms, tie-rod ends, U-joints, axles and more.
Often, one of the first steps in a suspension repair is removing the wheel hub, but the axle nut is usually much larger than any size that comes in the average socket set. We have individual and axle nut socket sets for just about every make and model, including the special bearing retainer nuts used on many 4WD models. We also have hub and axle shaft pullers as well as the grease packers, pullers, and drivers to properly lubricate bearings and install bearing races and seals in the hub.
Ball joint replacement starts with separating the tapered ball joint stud from the knuckle/spindle. We have separators (“pickle forks”) to make quick work of the job, and ball joint pullers as well if you want to preserve the dust boot. We also have the proper extractors, drivers and removal tools to separate bushings from trailing arms, leaf springs and other components. And there’s no need to risk damaging your new parts or the control arm by attempting to pound in press-fit ball joints and bushings. We have press kits with all the attachments to safely and properly press these components into place, including general purpose bushing drivers and the special ball joint adapter kits required by some makes and models.
The great amount of energy in a compressed coil spring should not be taken lightly. Serious personal injury and vehicle damage can result if these springs are not serviced properly. We have a wide variety of spring compressors that can reliably hold coil springs in their compressed position so they can safely be removed, whether it’s from a MacPherson strut or from between a control arm and the vehicle frame. No matter what type of suspension you’re working on or the degree of access to the spring, we have the compressor to do the job, including compressors that attach to the spring externally and internally, and portable as well as wall mount strut spring compressors.
Removing the upper shock nut can be a chore when the shaft turns with the nut. We have a tool that holds the shaft and engages the nut at the same time, for easy removal. Tie-rod service is easy on both rack-and-pinion and recirculating ball steering gear when you have our tie-rod service tools, including inner tie-rod removers, tie-rod adjusters, and outer tie-rod separators and pullers. We also have many special tools for everything from removing pitman arms to installing studs, adjusting wheel alignment to installing CV-joint boots, removing halfshafts to unloading torsion bars, removing and installing U-joint bearing cups, and much more. Many are designed for specific vehicle applications so you can do the job right.