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Strut nut adapter / socket

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#1 ·
Socket used to take off top nut from front damper once you compress the spring. I see some mention of the Honda part online (07AAA-SVAA100) but not looking to spend $100 on it. Can't find any alternative online which is weird. Ideas?
 
#4 · (Edited)
Thanks for the ideas, that's actually what I'd planned on too - the thru socket for the nut; a cut-down allen key to hold shaft (driven with a small socket). But then seeing prices for KYB 'Strut Plus' which includes spring & all parts, vs. strut only, it's almost the same total price. (Since I then don't need those tools plus proper OTC spring compressor - wouldn't use cheap junk for that tool. Plus a KYB rebate - altho that ends today!). So I've just opted for that option from rockauto, replacing the whole assembly instead of taking springs off.