Good to hear you got it sorted out. These "simple" jobs can be the worst ones.
I use a 2 foot offcut of PEX plumbing pipe in the same diameter as the seal to drive in new fork seals easily. Fits snugly and provides even pressure to push it home when hammered in lightly. Usually found in the offcuts box at the local Ace Hardware for $1. As you found, sockets work fine too.
I use a 2 foot offcut of PEX plumbing pipe in the same diameter as the seal to drive in new fork seals easily. Fits snugly and provides even pressure to push it home when hammered in lightly. Usually found in the offcuts box at the local Ace Hardware for $1. As you found, sockets work fine too.