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    6-Point Impact Sockets

    Achieve the best possible grip on hex fasteners and prevent rounding. These sockets are made to withstand the high torque and force of impact tools.
    Standard Clearance
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    6-Point

    Socket

    3/4" Square Drive and 1" Square Drive—3/4", 1", and 1 1/2" square drive size sockets require a locking retainer. Use with an impact wrench that has a pin-style socket retainer, or use a socket retaining ring with tools that have a hole- or hole-and-ring style socket retainer.
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    3/4" Square Drive
    2 5/8"1 7/8"2 11/32"2"Black-Oxide Steel3 1/4"6-Point5552A32100000005552A18200000
     
    1" Square Drive
    2 5/8"1 1/2"2 19/64"2 1/2"Black-Oxide Steel3 1/2"6-Point5550A560000005550A6130000
     
    Deep Clearance
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    6-Point

    Socket

    3/4" Square Drive and 1" Square Drive—3/4", 1", and 1 1/2" square drive size sockets require a locking retainer. Use with an impact wrench that has a pin-style socket retainer, or use a socket retaining ring with tools that have a hole- or hole-and-ring style socket retainer.
    Sockets
    Retaining Rings
    Clearance
    Dp.
    Drive
    Size
    Nut
    Bolt
    Compatible Retaining
    Ring ID
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Socket
    Shape
    Each
    Each
    3/4" Square Drive
    2 5/8"2 7/8"3 19/64"2"Black-Oxide Steel4 1/4"6-Point5552A42100000005552A18200000
     
    1" Square Drive
    2 5/8"1 1/2"3 13/32"2 1/2"Black-Oxide Steel4 7/8"6-Point5550A7530000005550A6130000
     

    12-Point Sockets

    The 12-point shape quickly positions on hex fasteners. These sockets are for hand-driven use only.
    Chrome-Plated Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sockets. 12-Point Sockets, Chrome-Plated Steel, Standard Clearance.
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    Standard

    Clearance

    12-Point

    Socket

    Standard Clearance
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    Size
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    Shape
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    1" Square Drive
    2 5/8"3 9/16"12-PointExternal 12-Point, External Hex
    		3 9/16"5546A420000000
     
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