3/8 drive 12 point low profile sockets

[Callelle]

Are there any such thing as low profile (nanoish) 12 point sockets? Specifically metric? Been trying to find a good solution for doing turbos on ISBs in chassis. I keep destroying the flex head on my Craftsman V series long ratchet wrenches (the tank on the flex head keeps bending), replacing it is impossible and repairing it is a pain to do every job.

Snap On seems to be the only set that I've been able to find that are currently available. I've found that OEM tools has, or at least had a set, but seem to be unobtanium. I don't mind paying the Snap On price, but I just wanted to see if anyone had any ideas for other options.

 

[Stubby1743]

Unfortunately, Ko-ken Zeal 3400MZ series 3/8" drive sockets are only available in 6 point.

 

[Hakeem]

Koken makes handful of 12pt sockets that are ~3/4” tall:


I’m not sure if they have a square drive end for a ratchet though. Seems like they are just for their “ 154K Push/Pull 6 pt. Ratchet” which is like the window actuator ratchets sold by a few other companies:

 

[shoggoth80]

There's Power Torque low profile 3/8 in 12pt. They're a little (like .1) taller than the Snap On 6pt low profiles. They aren't the nano style that socket into the head though. They are very affordable though. Don't know if that will give you the clearance you're after. Coupled with a low profile ratchet (another one that both Power Torque and Snappy both make), they shrink the overall height down a fair bit.

 

[Callelle]

Koken makes handful of 12pt sockets that are ~3/4” tall:

You wouldn't happen to have a part number on them would you? I've gone through Koken USA's site and can't seem to find them.

 

[lu787a]

You wouldn't happen to have a part number on them would you? I've gone through Koken USA's site and can't seem to find them.

150-14H. There is a 10, 12 and 14mm.

 

[Hakeem]

You wouldn't happen to have a part number on them would you? I've gone through Koken USA's site and can't seem to find them.

150-14H. There is a 10, 12 and 14mm.

Yes exactly. Here’s a link to a set:

Push and Pull Ratchet Set 12, 14mm 6 point 3 pieces - Ko-ken USA

Output Sizes: 12, 14mm Opening: 6pt Includes: Ratchet Handle (154k-14) and 2 Sockets (150.14H) Ratchet Handle 154k-14 - Ko-ken USA

kokenusa.com

I’m not sure how much stronger they’d be over your ratchet wrench though. It’s a nifty product but not cheap and warranty is likely to be difficult.

If you have access to a mill or are good with a grinder, maybe you can cut a 12pt socket down? I’m guessing the Snapon version is the one sold in a set with a ratchet so buying the one socket you need isn’t an option…

 

[nicks78camaro]

Is it just a single size you need mainly?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

We have a 12-point Nano Socket set coming out, 6-24mm no skips

 

[lardy1]

OEM sells low profile, 12 point, 3/8 sockets. Or at least they used to. I like OEM sockets.

 

[mreisner]

We have a 12-point Nano Socket set coming out, 6-24mm no skips

Eta?

 

[Callelle]

OEM sells low profile, 12 point, 3/8 sockets. Or at least they used to. I like OEM sockets.

I haven't been able to find the metric set.

Yes exactly. Here’s a link to a set:

Push and Pull Ratchet Set 12, 14mm 6 point 3 pieces - Ko-ken USA

Output Sizes: 12, 14mm Opening: 6pt Includes: Ratchet Handle (154k-14) and 2 Sockets (150.14H) Ratchet Handle 154k-14 - Ko-ken USA

kokenusa.com

I’m not sure how much stronger they’d be over your ratchet wrench though. It’s a nifty product but not cheap and warranty is likely to be difficult.

If you have access to a mill or are good with a grinder, maybe you can cut a 12pt socket down? I’m guessing the Snapon version is the one sold in a set with a ratchet so buying the one socket you need isn’t an option…

There's no way that'd give me the force I need to break loose the Cummins turbo bolts I want these for. The half size socket is more what I'm looking for.

Is it just a single size you need mainly?

Right now, yeah.

We have a 12-point Nano Socket set coming out, 6-24mm no skips

Astro is always to the rescue. Any ETA on them?

 

[nicks78camaro]

I haven't been able to find the metric set.

There's no way that'd give me the force I need to break loose the Cummins turbo bolts I want these for. The half size socket is more what I'm looking for.

Right now, yeah.

Astro is always to the rescue. Any ETA on them?

What about a Vim Nora wrench in the size you need?

 

[Callelle]

What about a Vim Nora wrench in the size you need?

Already have long ratchet wrenches in that size. They work, but I've already tweaked the tang on one of my Craftsman V series, and while my Icon is holding up, I don't know exactly how long. I'd also like a socket so that I can actually get my torque wrench on it once I mount the new one. I normally do it by feel for the 2 I can't access, but I'd rather actually make sure it's torqued properly.

 

[nicks78camaro]

Already have long ratchet wrenches in that size. They work, but I've already tweaked the tang on one of my Craftsman V series, and while my Icon is holding up, I don't know exactly how long. I'd also like a socket so that I can actually get my torque wrench on it once I mount the new one. I normally do it by feel for the 2 I can't access, but I'd rather actually make sure it's torqued properly.

Believe the vims are supposed to be stronger that's why I was thinking they'd work better than a regular flex ratchet wrench. But sounds like if the astro nanos will be out soon they'll be your choice.

 

[NutsBoltsElectrons]

I find these to be a big help: https://asttool.com/detail_page.php?tool_number=BYSET5

In 1/2" drive: https://www.freedomracing.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=9866b or https://www.amazon.com/9866-turbo-wrench/s?k=9866+turbo+wrench&tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Eta?

Currently looks like end of April/beginning of May

 

[mreisner]

Currently looks like end of April/beginning of May

Nice, thanks.