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Channel locks work fine for changing the preload with a rag to protect the chrome.Turning that adjustment will not change the shock length only the spring preload.
i picked up a spanner wrench at the stealer for 13 bucks..its a very handy tool..i even found it useful for removing the oil filter since i never bought the proper wrench for that..