Strut Spreader - Lisle

The Lisle 41750 Strut Spreader is an indispensable tool designed for professional automotive technicians tackling suspension service. This compact yet robust tool simplifies the removal and installation of suspension struts and ball joints by safely spreading the strut housing or steering knuckle, preventing damage to critical components. It is essential for ensuring smooth and efficient suspension repairs.

Key Features

• Efficient Component Separation: Facilitates the safe and effortless separation of suspension struts from the wheel bearing housing or steering knuckle, as well as holding ball joints open.
• Versatile Double-Sided Design: Engineered with a dual-sided profile to accommodate various strut mounts and both upper and lower ball joints, enhancing its application range.
• Durable Construction: Manufactured from forged steel, ensuring exceptional strength, longevity, and consistent performance in demanding workshop environments.
• Damage Prevention: Eliminates the need for makeshift tools like screwdrivers, significantly reducing the risk of damage to expensive steering knuckles, strut components, and other suspension parts.
• Compact & User-Friendly: Its streamlined design allows for easy manipulation in confined spaces, operated efficiently with a standard 10mm wrench or socket.

Applications

The Lisle 41750 Strut Spreader is essential for a range of suspension and steering service tasks, including:

• Strut and shock absorber replacement.
• Coilover installation and adjustment.
• Suspension system upgrades and maintenance.
• Servicing ball joints requiring separation.
• Working on vehicles equipped with pinch bolt style hubs, commonly found on popular models from Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, MINI, Ford, Peugeot, Renault, Seat, Skoda, and many Japanese manufacturers.

Specifications

• Opening Range: 1/8" to 1/2" (approximately 3.18mm to 12.7mm).
• Drive Size: Requires a 10mm wrench or socket.