How do I remove this stud since it has a flat on end. I tried double nutting it but that did not work. I need a matching socket. Is there such a thing?
It’s new. It’s not a rust issue. It’s a turn it in a very tight spot.
Perhaps a shock absorber socket.
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That’s the idea.
I got it. Double nutted it very tight.
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I got one of those universal sockets as a gift. The kind with a bunch of needles in it to conform to anything. Never used it. I would have tried that now that I found it. But of course always the proper socket if you can find it and wait for delivery
I bought one recently. They’re cheap enough, so why not? Haven’t used it yet. But I’d imagine often having trouble getting it into tight spaces. And the one I got maxes out at 3/4" or so. But I’m sure it’ll save my a** one day tho.
I have and use a small crescent wrench for some odd ball stuff like that, sorry don’t remember if SAE or metric though… 
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Funny. Website says GM socket is too small to be used on manifold studs. But it works on shocks.
That would be my first technique too. If access was no problem I might start with an open end or adjustable wrench, or a pipe wrench. Of course if there’s a perfectly sized socket available , that’s the best way to go. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of those sockets before. I plan to replace all four of my truck’s shocks this winter, so I may be seeing one of those sockets soon .. lol ..
The socket I found was A430 or something like that. It does not mention size in ad. And then comments from users that it was the right shape but was too small/big.