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12pt 12mm swivel socket for Ford driveshaft bolts

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hickfied

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I've been using two 12mm wrenches to do driveshaft bolts on Fords for far too long.

Will the swivel part on a 12pt 12mm 3/8" drive impact clear the driveshaft?

I have found one by matco on eBay for $20, just want to make sure it will work before I order.

I really want the snap on tool specifically for this, but I'm having a hard time trying to find it on the website.
 
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I have the MATCO that's 3/8 drive that I've used with my 1/2 impact for the last 6 years and it hasn't not fit one yet.
 
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The special 12 point 12mm headbolt socket used in Kia and Hyundia engines gets used for this application too.
 
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Problem with those Snap Ons is no flex.
I know on some Ford Dshafts you cannot get a straight shot at the bolt, you need a flex to get the angle.
 
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Buckgnarly said:
Problem with those Snap Ons is no flex.
I know on some Ford Dshafts you cannot get a straight shot at the bolt, you need a flex to get the angle.
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guessing when they are on a life you get more exposure to the bolt head due to rear axle droop.
 
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I just ran into this problem, Lowes sells a 12 point half inch drive socket for 4 dollars, works great. No more sore hands from the wrench!
 
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