17mm x 17.5mm Flip Socket - CTA Manufacturing Corp.

The CTA Manufacturing Corp. 7301 17mm x 17.5mm Flip Socket offers a specialized and efficient solution for professional automotive technicians and industrial users. This robust, dual-ended tool is engineered to address both standard 17mm lug nuts and the common issue of swollen or damaged 17mm chrome-capped lug nuts, where a precise 17.5mm socket is essential. It streamlines wheel service tasks by consolidating two critical sizes into one professional-grade tool.

Key Features

• Dual-Size Design: Integrates both 17mm and the crucial 17.5mm hex sizes into a single unit. The 17.5mm socket is specifically designed to effectively remove distorted or warped 17mm chrome-capped lug nuts that standard 17mm sockets may slip on.
• Rapid Flip Mechanism: Facilitates quick and effortless switching between the 17mm and 17.5 mm socket sizes, enhancing operational efficiency during tire rotations, wheel installations, and maintenance.
• Professional-Grade Construction: Manufactured by CTA Manufacturing Corp. from high-strength Chrome Molybdenum (Cr-Mo) steel, ensuring robust performance, impact readiness, and an extended service life in high-torque applications.
• Thin-Wall Profile: Features a thin-wall design, enabling easier access to lug nuts in tight recesses and on wheels with minimal clearance, a common challenge in modern automotive designs.
• Space-Saving Solution: Consolidates two essential socket sizes, including a specialized 17.5 socket, into one compact tool, optimizing storage and simplifying tool selection for mechanics.

Applications

The CTA Manufacturing Corp. 7301 Flip Socket is an indispensable tool for the precise installation and critical removal of 17mm and 17.5mm wheel nuts and lug nuts. It is particularly valuable for professional mechanics, tire service centers, and automotive repair workshops that frequently encounter swollen or distorted 17mm chrome-capped lug nuts, often requiring a dedicated 17.5 mm socket. Its versatile nature makes it suitable for a wide range of automotive brands, including Dodge, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Jeep, Lincoln, VW, and Audi, among others, that utilize these specific dimensions.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: CTA Manufacturing Corp.
• Model Number: 7301
• Weight: 1 lbs
• Dimensions: 7 x 1 x 1 inches
• Socket Sizes: 17mm, 17.5mm