Compact hub clamp spreader sockets for MacPherson strut work)
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Make front-strut jobs faster: new 3-piece hub clamp spreader sockets save time by holding split hubs open for easy strut removal and refit.
Laser Tools has recently introduced a compact 3-piece set of hub clamp spreader sockets (part number 9263) designed to hold the suspension split-hub open so technicians can remove or fit MacPherson struts without removing the hub from the vehicle. These purpose-built sockets speed up a fiddly workshop task, reduce vehicle strip-down time and work especially well on modern front suspensions found across Audi, BMW, Citroën, Ford, Peugeot and VW Group models.
Mechanically simple and quick to use, the set features specially shaped oval bits that give a smoother, more progressive spreading action compared with standard blunt wedges — making it easier to control the hub opening and align strut components for refit.
- Big time saver: hold the split hub open in-situ so front struts can be removed or refitted without hub removal.
- Smoother action: oval spreader bits give progressive, controlled opening for safer, neater work.
- Compact & robust: small footprint for tight wheel arches and cramped engine bays.
- Works with common tools: designed for use with a 1/2" drive wrench — quick to fit to your existing toolset.
- Workshop compatibility: ideal companion for spring compressors and MacPherson strut removal kits, for example Laser part number 7404.
- Set: 3 × compact hub clamp spreader sockets (oval bit design).
- Operation: slide the oval bit into the hub slot and rotate 90° to open the joint for strut removal/refit.
- Materials: chrome-vanadium body with S2 (silicon steel) spreader bits for long life and reliable performance.
- Applications: Audi, BMW, Citroën, Ford, Peugeot and Volkswagen Group vehicles (check vehicle service data for specific models).
This compact hub clamp spreader set is a practical, workshop-ready solution for any technician who frequently services MacPherson strut assemblies — reducing labour, limiting vehicle strip-down and improving throughput for suspension jobs.
Available now for purchase from your Laser Tools stockist and online retailers.