1/2 Inch Drive 6 Pt Fractional SAE Swivel Impact Socket 5/8 Inch - Genius Tools

The Genius Tools 488020 1/2 Inch Drive 6 Pt Fractional SAE Swivel Impact Socket 5/8 Inch is a robust and versatile tool engineered for professional technicians and mechanics. This specialized impact socket combines the strength required for high-torque applications with the flexibility of a swivel design, enabling efficient and secure fastening in challenging automotive and industrial environments.

Key Features

• Professional-Grade Durability: Constructed from premium chrome molybdenum steel, this socket is designed to withstand the rigorous demands of frequent impact tool use, ensuring longevity and consistent performance.
• Swivel Design for Enhanced Access: The integrated swivel joint provides up to 30 degrees of articulation, allowing technicians to effectively engage fasteners located in tight spaces or at awkward angles where standard sockets cannot reach.
• Secure 6-Point Contact: Its 6-point hex design grips the flats of the fastener, minimizing the risk of rounding off bolts and nuts, even when applying significant torque with an impact wrench.
• Impact-Ready Performance: Engineered specifically for use with impact wrenches and drivers, the 488020 delivers reliable power transmission and superior strength for breaking loose stubborn fasteners.
• Fractional SAE Sizing: Precisely machined to a 5/8 inch size, it is compatible with a wide range of common fractional SAE fasteners found in various vehicle systems and industrial machinery.

Applications

This 1/2 inch drive 6-point swivel impact socket is an indispensable tool for a variety of professional applications, including:

• Automotive suspension system repairs, such as accessing control arm bolts, shock mounts, and sway bar links that are often obstructed.
• Engine bay tasks where limited space and component interference make direct access to fasteners difficult.
• Chassis and drivetrain maintenance requiring angled or off-center engagement.
• Industrial machinery assembly, disassembly, and maintenance in confined work areas.
• Any situation demanding both robust impact capability and flexible access to fasteners.

Specifications

• Model Number: 488020
• Size: 5/8 Inch (Fractional SAE)
• Drive Size: 1/2 Inch
• Outside Diameter (D1): 24 mm
• Outside Diameter (D2): 28 mm
• Overall Length: 80 mm
• Weight: 200 g