Another cheap tool does the job. strut mount spreader

www.amazon.com/Spreader-Tool-...
Strut mount spreader from amazon really helped out #mechanic #shoplife #diy #tdi #volkswagen #vw #diesel #truck #cummins #duramax #powerstroke #cheaptools

[@scottskene7034]

That will save the lives of many screw drivers

[@KingBobBobBob]

They're from harbor I don't care about them. Lol

[@MrRupus2020]

Screwdriver/chisel/prybar 😆

[@inibrasiumthefirst2680]

Lol I have a specific flat head for hammering on

[@davidelliott5843]

You would struggle to get a screwdriver onto that particular clamp.

[@rc121crx]

lol

[@bigboytoyz541]

I have always used a air chisel with a wedge bit . Works like a charm. But I could see where this would be helpful in a tight space.

[@7eis]

My neighbors love my air chisel 😂

[@1kittoe650]

As a hammer bender I personally like taking my frustration out on metal

[@rudy_m_g6748]

If anything it makes for a clean job. Usually chisel, air hammer, or screw drivers leaves big gashes or marks. Makes it look more professional for sure 👍 gonna have to get me one

[@karl68012]

Best $14 I’ve spent in a while.

[@loganyoutube4818]

I buy the $6 harbor freight screw driver packs for this and then I have a bunch of extra tools left over to loan out to people who aren’t going to bring my tools back

[@Mike75575]

"Tool does job better than hammer and chisel." Grabs hammer anyway 😅

[@Tecalitlan1943]

I had to read dozens of comments,just to find out what it was. At 1st I thought he would attach it so than he could have this part be used as a ledge to hammer away, but than I noticed he hammered on the other side. Again, I highly doubt this comes in handy. Chisel point between the slot and 2 or 3 bangs gets its done.

[@bigboytoyz541]

​@@Tecalitlan1943air chisel with a wedge bit takes it off in a couple seconds, with no hammering

[@driveryte]

The tool only expands the joint so it easier to come off, but still need the hammer

[@slappy8941]

Chizel? 😂😂😂

[@wesman7837]

​@@bigboytoyz541The air chisel IS "hammering!"

[@robs93jdmaccord]

I have like ten of those, they are called bits of whatever is lying around at the time and it came faster than amazon could deliver

[@josephdavis4201]

Buying one right now

[@alinskyrocks784]

Thanks - ordering one right now for my Mazda3 race car!

[@vplph]

Needed a pneumatic hammer on the last car.... The neighbours thought i was digging a tunnel under their houses.

[@toddbertram6556]

Simple tools are always best.

[@kevinallen206]

I like it.

[@ivankneipp5105]

I have one of those tools. It works like a charm.😊

[@justsomeguyoverthere8002]

A baby toe jack

[@kevinbushey1879]

Wow, that’s pretty cool I’ve been using chisels the wedge into them😂😂😂

[@martmont7872]

Ima go buy one now lol

[@cmichaelhoover8432]

Just finished the front struts on a VW Jetta. That tool is a God send.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Yeah I got the little hex deal for my vws,i think I'll pick this up. That hex style one i have always likes to spin over-center when you least expect it.

[@jamesmcfarlane5543]

I just took a 6mm Allen key and filed it down on the short side to a 6mmx4mm oval shape, slot in hole, turn 90 degrees and jobs a fish. Love my Jetta

[@APECK636]

Way better than the pos tool I used for that.

[@itsthemetho]

Seems like a nice tool. I've used chisels, but might consider

[@scottbutler2343]

Ohhh that's what it's for...my gf started complaining that I didn't warm it up first.

[@ns671fr]

Cool just never needed it I always seem to get those types out

[@fredpierre2216]

Nice. Wish I had that when I was working on all those Hondas!

[@oilman1758]

I needed that tool 2 years ago. Took me hours to break the strut free. Amazing how strong a layer of rust is.

[@user-xm8rf6ik7b]

Good job explaining its use .

[@randallhardin3318]

I have done quite a few of those struts,,to me it actually looks like it works pretty well

[@richardperez4959]

Looks pretty good

[@Katya5cat]

A cheap chisel ground to a sharp angle. You just need a wedge to spread the flanges.

[@carlosmoctezuma4072]

Exactly

[@roberthammond6232]

I use those on Heil front load garbage truck arms. It works pretty good.

[@bluecollarrepair]

Cool to hear

[@dcraexon]

I never change struts. I like the sound of it when it bottoms out and the tires bounce.

[@MasterBeighter]

​@@dcraexonI bet you also like replacing tires every year

[@dcraexon]

@@MasterBeighter you lost

[@gregsidel3557]

You're right it looks like it works pretty good good

[@station08]

Stop foolin....that goes under a districap.😂

[@dr.killjoy29]

Thank you for this 🙌

[@joeverweire6095]

I have to get one of these

[@brianritchie75]

I broke a knuckle once trying to wedge something in to spread it. I'd try one

[@bluecollarrepair]

Yea it made the job alot easier and faster

[@gunnjohnson8089]

What is it called on Amazon? Please and thank you

[@eliezerramosjr1017]

@@gunnjohnson8089VW strut spreader

[@d3eno89]

Great tools

[@bryan2ruiz]

Way better than those oval strut spreader tools

[@richardbesse7148]

Thanks Ill have to order a couple.

[@markhuyette8509]

that's cool that spreader!

[@tonycooper1909]

Stick a wrench in between and tighten the bolt it works great or a air hammer with spade but is faster

[@ToolsSNAPON]

I used to broken hex socket( cheap and no warranty replacement)many years, works very well.

[@SpeedracerMach]

Yes I was curious thanks for showing me

[@classicstangbrn8964]

Cool tool, I'll never use it but that won't stop me from buying one.

[@bluecollarrepair]

This thing made this job alot easier normally use a hammer and a chisel to try and separate it. Also its like 15 bucks on Amazon so what you got to loose

[@mrniebla228]

What is the mane

[@mrniebla228]

Of the tool

[@bluecollarrepair]

Its a strut mount spreader

[@gordonh679]

Be great for Honda's ​@@bluecollarrepair

[@user-xx7dm9ix2f]

Damn I could have used that the other day lol dang 2017 caddy with a super wild Suspension set up

[@slipperyjohnson7016]

If it works then use it!

[@ansonwill1999]

I'm going to find one & use the hell out of it and I'm going to buy them for all my friends

[@riverratsurvival]

Can I be your friend

[@richardp3624]

Love it!

[@d.a.t.7723]

That's what I like about Chinese, they are always creating new handy stuff that really makes life easier.

[@arlochristman8668]

Very cool. I like this

[@user-nq5ge2vs7q]

Looks good

[@ergosum5260]

Clever Chinese engineering

[@user-ss7ey1fd6n]

I bought one a year ago and sat at the corner cause I didn’t believe it will do the job, now I’m convinced.

[@crazyd1377]

Wedge works the same way, any chisel works! They're cheaper than that tool was!

[@jasminbrnjak6505]

I ordered one today coming tomorrow hope is going to work

[@steve-o2375]

Cool 😎

[@eightpenny6379]

I am getting one

[@rhdalllday]

Amazon robs you again!😂😂😂

[@OwhyeeVdub]

Well, that's awesome

[@1188clean]

Wish I'd seen this sooner.

[@daveraymond2265]

Stick a thick washer in the gap and screw the bolt against it, works like a charm! 👊

[@BOT-dv9lz]

Finaly 👍🏻

[@michaeldvorak5556]

That might work to drop a control arm from the knuckle where the ball joint is held in by a pinch bolt.

[@user-he7uc1bp9b]

Nice.....

[@niijipilot]

I just use a wide flat head and pry lol

[@Smokey-88]

Matco sockets made in Taiwan, nice

[@robertg9334]

Those are easy to separate, what i need is the hub shocker😅😅😅😅

[@richard1835]

Nice Got to get me one. Thank you

[@bluecollarrepair]

Right on

[@user-fz2ot6wi2t]

Little penetrating oil and some heat always works

[@steelcityperformancesaws]

Awesome

[@user-gy9vp6qv2s]

Good technique , I used a pry bar but that looks easier

[@golfwanky]

Thatd make it so kuch easier than using a chisel then it falls out after a few hits and repeat

[@aleycat100]

I just did the same golf Wednesday with that tool I used to use an old screw driver

[@internalharm]

Damn thats smart. Some of use dont have air tools

[@michaeldinkowitz8505]

Oh cool

[@danimal865]

Craftsman flat head screw driver works too 😊

[@Taterbuilt23]

I've had a few cars that would have come in handy with

[@bluecollarrepair]

Yea its cheap enough to just have around. I do mostly vw work and it works well for them.

[@DTWMTX]

Great tool. I always used a flat cold chisel. But I'm not doing 1 a week.

[@user-cv5di6yr4m]

That's Cool... Kp.

[@peterpeter5666]

I just jam a chisel in the slot works great

[@VinceCannavaII]

Who can hate that?

[@bluecollarrepair]

Idk but alot of people do for some reason😂

[@jamespooler8809]

I got one a few months ago, so far i have found 1 car that it fits. So many others are too tight of a gap. It works great if it will fit.

[@dixienormus5106]

Until you realise it cracked the spindle casting 😂😂😂

[@jeremykamel9655]

Or maybe just gab the brass wedge that every mechanic should have. Or go old school and put your chisel or flat blade screwdriver in there. I prefer my brass wedge.

[@trendmassacre8423]

Where the hell was this thing when I was changing out struts?!?!

[@petercapuano3418]

Me 2 wanted to try it thank you wonder how well it holds up when I grind it it thinner

[@dexgsand]

I bet he never found it again after this 😂😂😂😂

[@user-jj3ix3pz6u]

Cool tool. Shame you still won’t get that hub off like that 😂

[@shaunsanford2253]

Sometimes it works out.

[@PeterGriffer247]

A blue bar just left the shop. 😂

[@ThaRealBummyDavis]

Sometimes you just need something to get the job done

[@ryanbest93]

I had a spare allen/hex key 14mm that i just ground down to an oblong shape. Chap it in the gap turn it with a spanner and boom

[@captainshanx934]

My man! I'd you're replacing that cv axle because of the dried out, cracked and seeing boot...just pop the lower ball joint, pull the knuckle out as you get the axle free from the hub. J/K...I have no idea what repair you're making😂

[@captainshanx934]

If not I'd...stupid auto-vorrect

[@captainshanx934]

Damnit!

[@aldodesio]

Los 3k tienes q hacerlo por transferencia 😂

[@VC-TV]

Doesnt take the snap on brand name to get the job done, here’s proof

[@TheOregano00master]

Knuckle spreader!

[@joeshumo9457]

Never needed one. Never will.

[@swampen85]

Nice 😊

[@bluecollarrepair]

Thanks

[@Rean-the-Bean]

Even if you use it once well worth the money

[@bluecollarrepair]

I agree

[@user-st7eq9vn1o]

Nice.

[@patmays7344]

I’ve never even considered this idea. I usually hammer some “wedge” in the slot I’ll look around for these. Just to save a little time?

[@Bigdaddywoowoo321]

What is it called? I want one 😮

[@stacycullum3597]

Mine looks just like a chisel.......