what does this socket do?

[brit road garage]

can anyone what tell me what this is?

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[619DioFan]

It is called a drag ling socket. used to remove large slotted fasteners.

 

[383 240z]

Drag link adjuster. Used on old Ford suspensions and a lot of tractors. Keith

 

[mrjaw14]

IE, large flat screwdriver bit! Now I have to go to wikipedia and look up drag link...little before my time i guess

 

[brit road garage]

ah iv just inherited my grandfathers rool boxes and slowly sorting through them some really nice tbf

 

[NHBandit]

The tie rods on my 56 Chevy truck are also adjustable. Same with the 39 Chevy coupe I used to have. Back in the days when you didn't just throw parts out and get a new one when they had a little wear. Have a peek at part number 3328.

 

[BK13]

ah iv just inherited my grandfathers rool boxes and slowly sorting through them some really nice tbf

That sounds cool! I'd like to see some pics of what you find, if it's not too much trouble....

 

[bwringer]

Nowadays, drag link sockets can come in handy for removing slotted plugs or inspection covers in engines and transmissions. These are pretty common on motorcycles.

Thanks for the diagram, NH -- until now, I had no idea what a "drag link" was.

 

[Thumper68]

My guess is that it is used for turning things to either install or remove.

 

[Steinmetz]

For drag links; part of an automotive steering system on old models.

 

[Outlawmws]

I've used them on the bottom screw on some vise swivels as well.

 

[Bigplum]

It might have a new use , to fit the slot on the base of vw front struts to open the casting to get the strut assy out

 

[rwelch]

also works for aligning the oil pump shaft on small block chevys

 

[outdoorsman310]

also for honda rear calipers!

 

[metaldad]

one of the few items i haven't stockpiled yet

 

[theoldwizard1]

Thanks for the diagram, NH -- until now, I had no idea what a "drag link" was.

I'll second that !

 

[brit road garage]

Sounds to me to be quite the versatile tool haha


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[Haukur]

I've used mine (Of different sizes) to remove panels in false floors in ship engine compartments and factories, those often have very big, countersunk, slotted head bolts. They're also useful for rotating pumps and a bunch of other jobs.

 

[jethro29]

that's a drag link tool,i have several of them.don't use them much anymore .but I keep them cause they are cool.

 

[Geartech]

The socket in your pics is used for adjusting certain components ( esp. Drag links) on older vehicle suspensions.

 

[hickfied]

If you want to sell it pm me. I own nothing but old Ford's that I could use that on.