ATLIN Strut Spreader Tool – Strut Socket for Audi, VW, BMW, MINI, Ford

Worked well for spreading struts. Insert as far as possible and then able to remove old struts.

Works as described. Makes the job a whole lot easier.

Works great ,fast delivery.

must have tool! inexpensive and works perfect to change front struts on VW Jetta. Would have been very difficult if I didn't get this tool - don't break your screw drivers, just buy this cheap tool and you wont regret it.

Used this tool to effectively remove the Stock strut assemblies from my 2013 VW Beetle. However... The aftermarket KONI Sport Struts (KONI "Yellows") I was installing have a slightly thicker tube. So, unfortunately... This tool was not thick-enough to spread the knuckle/spindle open wide-enough to get the new KONI struts to slide-in. I absolutely REFUSED to beat-on the knuckle with a hammer and chisel (like I saw some guys do, on YouTube). Instead, I used a wire wheel (on my drill) and some PB Blaster to clean-out the inside of the knuckle back down to shiny metal again. Then, I inserted & twisted a 1/4" ratchet extension inside the knuckle gap, sprayed a little more PB Blaster around the base of the KONI strut, and used the floor jack (under the lower control arm) to help push the strut in until it was fully-seated and the bolt hole was properly aligned. Overall... It seems like a good product. If you are simply replacing old OEM struts with new OEM struts on your vehicle, you should be golden. Otherwise, if you're installing aftermarket struts, you MIGHT need to use this tool in-tandem with a 1/4" ratchet extension to finish the job.

The spreader tool works as designed.

Worked as designed. Definitely made the job of removing Ford Escape knuckle from the strut a lot easier than it would have been without it. An absolutely must have tool

Worked great.