Pass Through Socket - 18mm - CTA Manufacturing Corp.

The CTA Manufacturing Corp. 3039X03 18mm Pass Through Socket is an indispensable tool designed for professional automotive and industrial technicians. This specialized socket facilitates complete fastener engagement and precise torque control by allowing lengthy bolts and threaded rods to extend entirely through its unique design. It is engineered to overcome common access challenges encountered with deeply recessed fasteners or long studs, particularly in suspension and strut service.

Key Features

• Pass-Through Design: Accommodates long bolts and threaded rods, preventing bottoming out and ensuring maximum fastener engagement for accurate torque application.
• Integrated Counter-Hold: Features a 21mm 6-point counter-hold at the top, enabling the simultaneous securing of damper shafts or other components while torque is applied, which is particularly beneficial for strut service.
• Extended 82mm Reach: Provides crucial access to deeply recessed 18mm fasteners, including those found within deep strut mounts and other confined spaces, enhancing workflow efficiency.
• Professional-Grade Durability: Constructed from robust, high-strength steel to withstand the demanding conditions of daily use in professional shop environments, ensuring long-term reliability.

Applications

This versatile 18mm pass through socket is essential for various professional applications:

• Automotive Strut Service: Primarily designed for efficiently loosening and tightening 18mm strut nuts while simultaneously holding the damper shaft to achieve correct torque specifications. It is suitable for a wide range of vehicles, including BMW, Porsche, Audi, Acura, Toyota, Honda, Ford, and Subaru, provided the strut nut is hex-shaped.
• Suspension System Maintenance: Facilitates precise work on various vehicle suspension components where fasteners are located on long studs or in restricted areas, improving overall efficiency with a reliable 18 mm pass through socket.
• Deeply Recessed Fasteners: Ideal for any task involving deeply set 18mm nuts that conventional deep sockets cannot adequately reach or clear, preventing damage and streamlining repairs.
• Long Threaded Rods: Excellent for fastening nuts onto lengthy threaded rods in diverse assembly or repair scenarios.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: CTA Manufacturing Corp.
• Model Number: 3039X03
• Socket Size: 18mm
• Weight: 0.2 lbs
• Socket Depth: 82mm
• Counter-Hold Size: 21mm 6-point
• Material: High-strength steel