Drag Link Sockets

[racenutz]

What are these http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00934299000P used for?

 

[Old Donn]

Scroll down the link to Product Description. Tells you exactly what these are used for. I bought a set some years ago, my old H-D has a large slotted plug on the ****** side cover.

 

[Professur]

http://www.globalsoftware-inc.com/coolerman/fj40/21C.htm

 

[dlewis]

Alot off trucks and equip. used to have spring and ball sockets on steering linkage and king pins used to adjust or take apart.

 

[mrholeshot]

The only time I've ever used them was in the overhaul of steering sectors.

 

[Quik208]

Will also be used on motorcycles oil caps etc.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I use mine on... Oh, wait, nevermind. I've never used it and don't forsee it ever getting used. But it was only $5! How could i say no?

 

[nate379]

I have always wondered. We had a set at work that the ends were curved, was to unbolt a part on a bomb system, don't even remember which anymore, something not used often.

 

[mrholeshot]

I have always wondered. We had a set at work that the ends were curved, was to unbolt a part on a bomb system, don't even remember which anymore, something not used often.

That sounds like a Dzus fasteners. I use them on my race car. They release with a 1/4 turn

 

[bgott]

Some struts, I think the last ones I did were on a Taurus, have slotted rods that those sockets work well on.

 

[nexum1919]

would come handy for opening up the radiator drain petcocks. or, if the vehicle is over 2 years old, breaking them in that matter.

 

[crewchief888]

Alot off trucks and equip. used to have spring and ball sockets on steering linkage and king pins used to adjust or take apart.

older JD engines had slotted countersunk & lockwashered screws holding the timing plate on the front of the engine.
drag link socket and an impact driver was the only way to get em loose.

 

[Recoil Rob]

Handy for taking buttstocks off rifles and shotguns that utilize a through bolt and holding electric motor shafts when removing old impellers.

 

[back2class]

I see them mostly on older geared equiptment. Where gears have clearance issues and a large drag iink fastener holds the gear on.

 

[Gort the giant robot]

I must own about 20 drag link sockets. About 5 different sizes. About 5 or 6 different makers. I did us one years ago on my 1950 Chevy 1/2 pickup to adjust the drag link. I could have used a big screwdriver, but I needed to use one for something. I collect all kinds of tools, so I just keep them for whatever.

Gort the giant robot.

 

[Sterff]

Will also be used on motorcycles oil caps etc.

X2 That's what I use mine for.

 

[vssjim]

The statement before about adjusting ball and sockets on drag links and tie rods is correct they just are used in alot of other applications .

 

[atomicpunk]

I bought 2 sets, one to modify/make a tool if I have to.

 

[Singlecut]

If you're into guitar lutherie, you can use them to adjust the height of a tune-o-matic or wraparound bridge. They are especially great on PRS style hybrid bridges,

 

[Charles (in GA)]

I have always wondered. We had a set at work that the ends were curved, was to unbolt a part on a bomb system, don't even remember which anymore, something not used often.

Hi-torque fasteners are what you are referring to.

Which use a bit to drive them that looks like this........

Or this......

Drag link "sockets" are wide, squared end drivers.

Charles

 

[joeswamp]

Interesting, never seen those hi-torque fasteners before but that really looks like what the bit should be for motorcycle inspection caps.