3/8" Drive x 9" Long Ball-Joint Impact Socket, 9mm - Steelman

The Steelman 97889 is a professional-grade 3/8-inch drive ball-joint impact socket engineered to provide exceptional access and torque delivery in challenging automotive and industrial environments. Featuring an extended 9-inch length and a unique 30-degree swivel head, this impact-rated socket ensures technicians can reach and actuate fasteners in deep recesses and around obstructions with precision and power, making it an essential tool for complex repairs.

Key Features

• Extended Reach Design: A 9-inch long extension combined with a flexible swivel head provides superior access to fasteners located in tight spaces and behind components.
• Optimized Torque Transfer: The advanced 30-degree ball-joint design delivers more usable torque to the fastener than traditional universal joints, effectively preventing binding even at extreme working angles.
• Impact-Rated Durability: Constructed from high-strength Chromium-molybdenum (Cro-moly) forged steel, this six-point socket is built to withstand the high demands of impact wrench use and has been rigorously tested for over 20,000 cycles.
• Non-Binding Performance: Engineered to articulate smoothly without binding, ensuring consistent operation and efficient power transfer during demanding applications.
• Professional-Grade Construction: Designed for continuous professional service, providing reliability and long-term performance in busy shop environments.
• Lifetime Warranty: Backed by Steelman's comprehensive lifetime warranty, assuring quality and product longevity.

Applications

This 9mm ball-joint impact socket is particularly suited for professional mechanics and industrial technicians performing suspension work, including the removal and installation of ball joints and control arm fasteners, where limited access and misaligned bolt heads are common. Its extended length and swivel capability also make it ideal for accessing fasteners on exhaust manifolds, engine components, transmission housings, and other machinery requiring precise engagement and flexibility.

Specifications

• Drive Size: 3/8-inch
• Socket Size: 9mm
• Overall Length: 9 inches