Anyone besides Snap-On make a shock strut gland nut tool?

[mrborohachi]

Looking for this tool # WMS1

And i'm kicking my self for not buying one on eBay years ago when I saw one @ $23 buy it now.
It's for RWD Import cars with front strut/spindle suspension setups that you can install aftermarket shock cartridges.

I've only seen SO make a tool like this. Wanted to ask you guys if any other MFG makes something similar. Funny thing tho is that part # when searched on SO's site does not come up.

Yes I know you can use a pipe wrench to remove/install the gland nuts, but we're here on GJ and we want to buy new tools/do it the right way.

 

[jptbay]

How about this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KENT-MOORE-1-2-DRIVE-55MM-X-58MM-GLAND-PACKING-WRENCH-J-26083-/162400619592?hash=item25cfd4cc48:g:JTsAAOSwB-1YqIY6

 

[mrborohachi]

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So the Snap-On

 

[jptbay]

??????

 

[mrborohachi]

So Snap-On used to make WMS1, WMS2, and WMS3.
All of which are discontinued now.


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[mailpup]

I happen to have those tools, WMS1, WMS2 and WMS3. I've used them (although I've forgotten which) on a few occasions. I still have a 1983 Toyota Celica which has the kind of struts that uses the replaceable cartridges which need one of these tools. FWIW, I checked the Toyota special tools website and I couldn't find any equivalent tools still listed.

 

[Ign]

Ok well since we're talking discontinued now, what's the hex size?

I gotta be guy to point out a 3/4" dr socket + lathe + welder is an obvious alternative. Shorten the socket, open up center bore, weld sq drive on the side - maybe a scrap crows foot even

 

[Ign]

Also if the style in post 2 is suitable have it drawn up, converted to .dxf and send it off for quote to a few places w good plasma tables or preferably water jet (I'd be concerned about the fit of the square drive w a plasma table)

I bet ya it wouldn't be that expensive.....

Send me a socket and I'll turn it to your specs no charge

 

[stonesfan68]

Ok well since we're talking discontinued now, what's the hex size?

I gotta be guy to point out a 3/4" dr socket + lathe + welder is an obvious alternative. Shorten the socket, open up center bore, weld sq drive on the side - maybe a scrap crows foot even

Yes, because all of us have lathes and welders in our 2-car garages in suburban America...


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[Ign]

Yes, because all of us have lathes and welders in our 2-car garages in suburban America...


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Those are the choices you've made. I live on 35 acres in BFE. That's my choice. My shop is bigger than my house. That's my choice.

Note I offered to turn a socket for the OP no charge. You need not apply, however.

 

[stonesfan68]

Jeepers, lighten up a little bit. My point was that people on this board make these kind of suggestions all the time and they aren't very practical for the most part. It is really great that you're willing to do the work for the guy, but most people aren't. Cheers


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[Ign]

Jeepers, lighten up a little bit. My point was that people on this board make these kind of suggestions all the time and they aren't very practical for the most part. It is really great that you're willing to do the work for the guy, but most people aren't. Cheers


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Heaven forbid on a site that centers around tools and mechanical inclination we consider the motto of build it if you can't buy it.

I don't see anybody else jumping forward w sources for the OP's desired tool and it seems fairly likely it has been discontinued. However the tool looks stupid simple and so I don't think a discussion of how to BUILD one is unreasonable. I never would have suggested it if one could just click a link and readily buy it.

Anyway OP, please post up your resolution. Maybe you'll build one. Maybe you'll find a used one or NOS sitting under an inch of dust on a shelf. Inquiring minds want to know.