Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for suspending a strut rack assembly from one or more vertical threaded rods without passing the assembly over the ends of the rods utilizing a snap off one piece nut that includes two portions which are substantially planar structures. Each portion includes an open aperture across the planar structure leading to a threaded portion. One of the portions includes a sliding guide tray which is designed to receive the other portion and includes a screw hole. The other portion includes an inclined surface designed to interact with a screw member provided through the screw hole. In essence, the screw member pushes forward the inclined surface of the other portion so that the threaded portions of the front and second portions tighten around a threaded rod.