3/8\" M10 TRIP SQ IMPACT SOCKET - Sunex Tools

The Sunex Tools 310XZN 3/8" M10 Trip Sq Impact Socket is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics tackling specialized fasteners in demanding automotive and industrial applications. This robust stubby triple square impact socket provides the strength and precision required for high-torque tasks, particularly in confined spaces.

Key Features

• Professional-Grade Construction: Forged from the finest chrome molybdenum alloy steel, this socket delivers exceptional strength and durability, designed to withstand the rigors of impact tool use.
• Triple Square (XZN) Profile: Features an M10 triple square design, specifically for securing a precise fit on XZN fasteners often found in European vehicles.
• Impact-Ready Design: Built to handle the high torque output of impact wrenches and drivers, ensuring reliable performance without compromise.
• Stubby Profile for Enhanced Access: Its compact, stubby length allows technicians to reach deeply recessed or hard-to-access fasteners where standard sockets may not fit.
• Fastener Protection: The radius corner design drives the side of the fastener instead of the corner, reducing wear and extending the life of both the fastener and the socket.

Applications

This professional-grade 3/8" drive M10 triple square impact socket (sometimes colloquially referred to as a "trip socket") is essential for servicing various European vehicle makes, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Audi. It is commonly used in high-torque applications such as cylinder head bolts and drivetrain components. Specific uses include crankshaft harmonic balancer screws and high-pressure fuel pump screws on VW Common Rail TDI engines, as well as axle shaft bolts on VW and Audi vehicles.