GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive Long Ball End Hex Bit Socket, 5mm - 80443

I had to remove two very hard to reach bolts on my VW oil pan. all of the other bolts were more difficult to remove because of the Loctite used from the factory. I figured this tool would brake due to the torque needed to remove the bolts but it didn't. I'm still impressed. This is a very well made tool for the price.

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When you can't get straight at a hex-head bolt, this ball-head driver works well. The long shaft is just as important as the ball head itself in gaining access.

Tried to use it for a eco diesel intake job to remove a turbo intake elbow and snapped the ball part off first try and removing the Allen bolt. Super bad quality didn’t hold up to a normal 3/8 ratchet amount of tourq trying to remove a bolt.

Great product. Sturdy well made and did the job. Not much more to say other than that.

This tool is a must to be able to remove 4 hidden pan bolts that are at an angle on the 2003 Beetle 1.9 TDI 👍🏻👍🏻

I had a flat ended version of this and trying to use it on my mountain's bikes rear disc brake caliper was almost impossible. The ball head on this allows me to easily gain access without thumping my ratchet, torque wrench or hands on the bike frame. Quality appears to be excellent.

As others have pointed out this is cheaply made and thin. It did the job for what I needed but tightening more than snug makes it twist pretty bad where you feel it will snap on you. A better replacement will be in my future.