EMPI Porsche Ball Joint Nut Socket | Porsche 911/912/914/930 1968–1989 | P210 Equivalent, 1/2" Drive (00-5829-0)

EMPI Porsche Ball Joint Nut Socket — P210 Equivalent, 1/2" Drive

The right tool for the job. The EMPI Porsche Ball Joint Nut Socket is a direct equivalent of the factory Porsche P210 service tool — essential for properly removing, installing, and torquing the ball joint lock nuts on every air-cooled Porsche from 1968–1989. Without it, you'll either damage the lock nut or never get a proper torque reading.

Vehicle Fitment

• Porsche 911: 1968–1989 (F-body, G-body, including Carrera, SC, 3.2)
• Porsche 912: 1968–1969 (also 1976 912E)
• Porsche 914: 1970–1976
• Porsche 930 (Turbo): 1968–1989

Key Features & Benefits

• Factory equivalent: Direct equivalent of Porsche P210 (also referenced as P112213, P280B).
• Proper torque: Allows proper torque application — critical for ball joint safety.
• Protects the nut: Without the right socket, the lock nut gets chewed up by a standard wrench.
• Pays for itself: Earns its keep the first time you do front-end work on a 911/912/914/930.
• Standard drive: 1/2" drive works with any standard torque wrench.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 00-5829-0
• Drive: 1/2 inch
• Equivalent To: Porsche P210 / P112213 / P280B
• Material: Hardened steel
• Approx. Carton: 6 × 4 × 3 in
• Approx. Weight: 1.5 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why do I need a special socket? The lock nut needs proper torque, and a standard wrench chews it up. This socket is a direct equivalent of the factory Porsche P210 and allows proper torque application — critical for ball joint safety.
• What drive size is it? 1/2 inch — it works with any standard torque wrench.
• What is it equivalent to? The factory Porsche P210 service tool (also referenced as P112213 and P280B).

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