This 10pc set of reduced shank hex bit sockets ideal for use on hard-to-reach fixings Set includes 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14mm hex key bits Reduced shank diameter for greater access, ideal in tight areas 1/4"Drive socket bits: 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8mm. Length: 87mm 3/8"Drive socket bits: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14mm. Length: 93mm Sockets manufactured from robust chrome vanadium steel, with polished chrome finish Bits from impact-grade S2 steel Click here to view product flyer Application Examples Reduced shank hex bits are ideal for servicing modern vehicles with compact engine designs, tight subframes, and deep-set fasteners. Here are just a few real-world scenarios where the CTA 2244 excels: Cylinder head work on BMW, Audi, and Mercedes where head bolts are located deep within narrow valve cover channels, often obstructed by cam towers or wiring Timing cover and pulley bolt access on VW TSI and EcoBoost engines, where standard socket walls interfere with engine castings or guides EGR valve, throttle body, and intake manifold service on late-model GM, Hyundai, and European vehicles, where fasteners sit in recessed ports or tight cast pockets EV battery pack covers and control module brackets on Tesla, Ford Mach-E, and Hyundai Ioniq, where slim access paths are bordered by high-voltage insulation or crash bracing Transmission service on FWD platforms (Honda, Toyota, VW), where drain and pan bolts are blocked by subframes or suspension component Interior trim, seat track, and steering column bolts on modern cars and SUVs, where fasteners are deeply recessed behind molded plastic panels or narrow cutouts Underbody aero panels and skid plate retention hardware that require narrow access between splash shields and crossmembers In each case, a slightly narrower shank makes all the difference… allowing techs to fully seat the socket without grinding, forcing, or removing additional components.
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