Magnetic spark plug socket

[evintho]

I need recommendations on a decent magnetic 5/8" spark plug socket in the $10-$15 range. The one I have worked for like the first year but now the magnet hardly holds the plug in the socket. Kind of a pain when you have to slide the plug 5" down a hole on some of the newer cars and the plug falls out and lands on the electrode! All I see on Amazon are off brands that I've never heard of.

 

[kbeefy]

I realize it's above your budget, but I've been really happy with this gearwrench set....

Gearwrench extended magnetic sockets

 

[kbeefy]

Mine doesn't have the 9/16 sizes in it, there might be a set out there like mine for less money.

 

[kbeefy]

3 piece plug socket set

It actually costs more, but theres an open package deal for $40

 

[ZRX61]

I use the kind that has the rubber tube inside the socket to hold the plug. Haven't found one to take the 7/8in aviation plugs though.

 

[JeepYJ]

I have a Gearwrench magnetic socket. It works fine. Do you need a set or just one size?

 

[2gslse]

I found a set from eastwood that have extentions made onto them and they work great on my hemi for holding plugs and have a good length to them.

 

[Tool Using Animal]

Toptul BAAT1216/BAAT1221 (16mm and 21mm, respectively) are great. The magnet is super strong.

 

[Catcher1984]

Koken Zeal magnetic 16mm Sparkplug socket is great.

I also have the koken Zeal brass spring clip type and it has never failed me!

 

[unslow1]

I have both Gearwrench and Autozone Duralast. They work fine for me.

 

[turner66]

+1 on the Gearwrench set
I enjoy using these more every single time i avoid using the old style with the rubber sleeve inside...

 

[saltwater4life]

I have the ares set think it’s the 4 pc. Great set.

 

[Steve_P]

I have a generic one that I got from an auto parts store, works fine, but I haven't touched it since I got the Zeal style with the clips.

 

[Qualitytools]

Get the ones with a clip rather than the magnet as the magnet tends to break.

 

[bwringer]

I have a "Bikemaster" set, made in Taiwan, purchased from a motorcycle shoppe a while back. Very nice, reasonably priced.

The "rubber tube" style always fail at the most inopportune times; the tube pulls out and stays on the plug, or they lose their grip on the plug, or get stuck. I hate the damn things.

The magnets are the way to go here.

Here they are on Amazon; mine were made in Taiwan, but I don't know what the current COO is. Pretty much any powersports dealer will probably have these

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007MJK9MG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

If you don't like magnets, Motion Pro sells a pretty nifty line of "Pro Spark" sockets with I think a spring-based retention system and several access options:

Pro Spark Plug Socket™ - 16mm - Motion Pro

Motion Pro - High quality cables, tools and controls for motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and personal watercraft.

www.motionpro.com

 

[Wrench97]

Have you tried cleaning the magnet off?
They sometimes get rust bits and grease stuck on them and that makes it less effective.

 

[Lucid Moments]

Astro Pneumatics has a set. I haven't used it, but most of their stuff is pretty good.

 

[M6erfan]

KTC or Ko-ken

 

[TheToolEnthusiast]

I need recommendations on a decent magnetic 5/8" spark plug socket in the $10-$15 range. The one I have worked for like the first year but now the magnet hardly holds the plug in the socket. Kind of a pain when you have to slide the plug 5" down a hole on some of the newer cars and the plug falls out and lands on the electrode! All I see on Amazon are off brands that I've never heard of.

Advance Auto Parts has their new Die Hard Magnet Spark Plug socket in your price range and lifetime warranty

Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance

 

[unslow1]

Advance Auto Parts has their new Die Hard Magnet Spark Plug socket in your price range and lifetime warranty

Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance

It's back up. I hadn't see the style with the really short extension/swivel. I have a Speed Perk about to expire I might have to pick one up.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Rubber hose works in a pinch. Isn’t there a way to remagnetize things?