What are Suspension Tools?
Car suspension repair can be overwhelming, what with the stuck ball joints to separate, the heavy-duty coil springs to compress, and the suspension bushings to remove and install. Without the right tools, it can be difficult and time-consuming, or even dangerous.
Specialty suspension tools help you do the job quickly, safely and correctly. These tools include those that compress coil springs, tools to separate ball joints and those that help you remove strut or shock nuts among other parts such as bushings.
Here, we compiled a list of these must-have suspension service tools.
2. Ball Joint Tool
These suspension service tools help you to quickly remove ball joints. Ball joints connect the suspension components to the wheels. They are also used in some parts of the steering system. Because ball joints move a lot in their sockets, they tend to wear out quickly.
To replace a ball joint, you’ll need a special set of tools that are designed to safely separate the ball joint from the suspension components. These steering and suspension tools usually come as a kit, but can also be individual tools.
Ball Joint Puller Kit
When you need to remove a ball joint, the puller or press kit will come in handy. It includes a threaded rod inside a C-shaped clamp, two cups that fit over the ends of the ball joint several adapters that fit the ball joints of different vehicles.
3. Suspension Bush Tool
This is a suspension bush removal tool when replacing bushings in various components of the suspension system. Suspension bushings are located on almost every part of the suspension such as shock absorbers, controls arms, and many other components.
The bushings undergo a lot of stress and wear quickly to require replacing. But bushings are firmly pressed parts that do not just come out easily; they need to be pried out with a special tool called suspension bush press tool.
The suspension bushing tool generally consists of a long threaded rod with nuts on both sides and adapter cups or sleeves (pressing cup and receiving sleeve). During use, rotating the nut on one end presses against the pressing cup and the bushing comes out of the other side and into the receiver sleeve. You will also use the tool to safely and quickly install the new bushing.
Conclusion
Suspension repair is an important activity that requires special tools. The specialty suspension tools that you’ll need will depend on the type of suspension work that you’re doing. However, we recommend stocking your collection with the tools mentioned in this post. With these tools, you’ll be able to do a wide variety of suspension repairs- quickly and safely.
Post time: Mar-24-2023