Socket 17mm 3/8" Drive 6 Pt - GearWrench

The GearWrench 80385 17mm 3/8" Drive 6-Point Socket is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics who demand reliable performance and exceptional durability. This meticulously crafted socket provides secure fastener engagement and robust construction, making it an essential tool for automotive, industrial, and demanding maintenance applications.

Key Features

• 6-Point Design: Provides increased contact area on fasteners, significantly reducing the risk of rounding or stripping, even on stubborn bolts and nuts.
• Premium 6130 Alloy Steel: Constructed from high-strength alloy steel, ensuring superior durability, wear resistance, and a long service life under rigorous conditions.
• Full Polish Nickel Chrome Plating: Offers enhanced corrosion resistance against rust and chemicals, while providing a professional appearance and simplifying cleanup.
• Knurled Ends and Base Turn Down: Designed for improved grip, facilitating quick and effortless removal and attachment of the socket to ratchets and extensions.
• Clear, Hard-Stamped Markings: Features large, permanent size and part number markings for quick and accurate identification, even in low-light conditions.

Applications

This 17mm, 3/8-inch drive, 6-point metric socket is ideal for a broad spectrum of professional tasks. It is perfectly suited for general automotive repair, engine component work, suspension maintenance, and other vehicle service applications. Beyond the automotive bay, it performs reliably in industrial settings for machinery maintenance, equipment assembly, and various workshop tasks where precise 17mm fasteners are encountered. Its 3/8-inch drive ensures compatibility with a wide range of standard ratchets, breaker bars, and extensions, providing versatility in accessing fasteners in confined spaces.