Anytime you need to replace your rear shocks/struts, you must drop the rear control arm. If you are doing other rear suspension work, you may need to drop it as well. Kent came up with this tool kit when he was converting his SL500 to conventional coil-over shock absorbers. Watch the video below as Kent will explain each tool in the kit.
Product Details
The set includes:
- Long 18mm combination wrench
- Custom narrow head 8mm open-end wrench
- 12mm H.D. Hex socket
- Cut-off star wrench needed on some of the suspension bolt heads
- Blue thread locker
- Small container grease to help with outer end of control arm installation
PLEASE NOTE: As of 3/31/24 the price has been lowered and the 21mm long wrench is no longer included. This can be purchased separately below.
If you need instructions on removing or replacing your rear ABC struts check out Kent's on-demand video series below.
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