{"product_id":"flexible-socket-extender-for-tight-spaces","title":"Flexible Socket Extender for Tight Spaces","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTightly coiled spring steel shaft that flexes without taking a permanent set, finished in black to keep corrosion off in a damp garage. Machined drive ends with a spring-loaded ball detent so sockets click on and stay on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWipe it down after use to clear grease and grit out of the coils. A light spray of tool oil on the drive ends keeps the ball detent clicking cleanly. Store it flat or loosely coiled in the drawer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo lengths, so you stop compromising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 250 mm bar gets into a cramped bay without fighting the fan shroud. The 350 mm reaches past the first obstruction to the bolt behind it. Both are in every set, so the reach you need is already in your hand instead of back in the drawer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"gx-h\"\u003eSame bolt, two ways to reach it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gx-note\"\u003eThe fastener has not moved. Only the angle you can come at it from has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-media\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_j7wtlbj7wtlbj7wt_1.png?v=1788958376\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Ratchet will not line up\" srcset=\"\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_j7wtlbj7wtlbj7wt_1.png?v=1788958376\u0026amp;width=352 352w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_j7wtlbj7wtlbj7wt_1.png?v=1788958376\u0026amp;width=832 832w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_j7wtlbj7wtlbj7wt_1.png?v=1788958376\u0026amp;width=1200 1200w\" width=\"485\" height=\"362\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gx-badge gx-b-before\"\u003eWithout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gx-ct\"\u003eRatchet will not line up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gx-cd\"\u003eA straight extension needs a clear run to the bolt. When a hose or bracket is in the way, the socket sits crooked and you end up stripping parts off just to get square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-media\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_19ejrm19ejrm19ej_1.png?v=1788958413\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Curved around it, socket square\" srcset=\"\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_19ejrm19ejrm19ej_1.png?v=1788958413\u0026amp;width=352 352w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_19ejrm19ejrm19ej_1.png?v=1788958413\u0026amp;width=832 832w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_19ejrm19ejrm19ej_1.png?v=1788958413\u0026amp;width=1200 1200w\" width=\"480\" height=\"358\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gx-badge gx-b-after\"\u003eWith the set\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gx-ct\"\u003eCurved around it, socket square\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gx-cd\"\u003eThe coiled shaft bends past the obstruction and stays pointed at the fastener, so your hand works in the open while the socket does the job down in the gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"gx-h\"\u003eWhere a straight extension gives up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gx-note\"\u003eAnywhere you can see the bolt but cannot get square to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-media\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_z5vfmpz5vfmpz5vf_1.png?v=1788922301\u0026amp;width=900\" alt=\"Crowded engine bays\" srcset=\"\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_z5vfmpz5vfmpz5vf_1.png?v=1788922301\u0026amp;width=352 352w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_z5vfmpz5vfmpz5vf_1.png?v=1788922301\u0026amp;width=832 832w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_z5vfmpz5vfmpz5vf_1.png?v=1788922301\u0026amp;width=900 900w\" width=\"536\" height=\"536\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gx-ct\"\u003eCrowded engine bays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gx-cd\"\u003eReach starter and alternator bolts without pulling the intake to get square to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-media\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ryexywryexywryex_1.png?v=1788922302\u0026amp;width=900\" alt=\"Under the dash\" srcset=\"\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ryexywryexywryex_1.png?v=1788922302\u0026amp;width=352 352w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ryexywryexywryex_1.png?v=1788922302\u0026amp;width=832 832w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ryexywryexywryex_1.png?v=1788922302\u0026amp;width=900 900w\" width=\"541\" height=\"541\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gx-ct\"\u003eUnder the dash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gx-cd\"\u003eWork bolts you can touch but never line a ratchet up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-media\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_gnk2bqgnk2bqgnk2_1.png?v=1788922301\u0026amp;width=900\" alt=\"Exhaust and manifold\" srcset=\"\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_gnk2bqgnk2bqgnk2_1.png?v=1788922301\u0026amp;width=352 352w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_gnk2bqgnk2bqgnk2_1.png?v=1788922301\u0026amp;width=832 832w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_gnk2bqgnk2bqgnk2_1.png?v=1788922301\u0026amp;width=900 900w\" width=\"532\" height=\"532\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gx-ct\"\u003eExhaust and manifold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gx-cd\"\u003eCome at seized fasteners from an angle instead of dropping the whole assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-media\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_tblyeotblyeotbly_1.png?v=1788922300\u0026amp;width=900\" alt=\"Machinery and equipment\" srcset=\"\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_tblyeotblyeotbly_1.png?v=1788922300\u0026amp;width=352 352w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_tblyeotblyeotbly_1.png?v=1788922300\u0026amp;width=832 832w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_tblyeotblyeotbly_1.png?v=1788922300\u0026amp;width=900 900w\" width=\"521\" height=\"291\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gx-ct\"\u003eMachinery and equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gx-cd\"\u003eGuarded pulleys and boxed frames where a straight extension will not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy not just use a universal joint?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is the usual answer, so here is the honest comparison.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtension and U-joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatchet, extension, U-joint, socket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinges at one point, so the socket wanders off the bolt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoint flops and binds until you get it started\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeeds a straight run to the fastener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStack extensions until it is roughly right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible Socket Extender set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatchet, bar, socket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurves along its length and stays pointed at the bolt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoil holds its shape while you turn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBends around hoses, brackets and looms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo lengths in the set, pick the one that fits\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA coil that keeps turning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA universal joint hinges at one point, so the socket wanders off the bolt the moment you load it. This shaft curves along its whole length and stays pointed where you set it. The ball detent in the drive end holds the socket on while you are working blind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"gx-h\"\u003eThree moves, start to finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gx-note\"\u003eNo stripping the assembly down just to get square to one fastener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-media\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_f6112bf6112bf611_1.png?v=1788949215\u0026amp;width=900\" alt=\"Pick the length that reaches\" srcset=\"\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_f6112bf6112bf611_1.png?v=1788949215\u0026amp;width=352 352w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_f6112bf6112bf611_1.png?v=1788949215\u0026amp;width=832 832w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_f6112bf6112bf611_1.png?v=1788949215\u0026amp;width=900 900w\" width=\"513\" height=\"383\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-badge\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-tag\"\u003eFirst\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gx-st\"\u003ePick the length that reaches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gx-sd\"\u003e250 mm for tight bays, 350 mm when the fastener sits deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-media\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_6dcxci6dcxci6dcx_1.png?v=1788949216\u0026amp;width=900\" alt=\"Ratchet on one end, socket on the other\" srcset=\"\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_6dcxci6dcxci6dcx_1.png?v=1788949216\u0026amp;width=352 352w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_6dcxci6dcxci6dcx_1.png?v=1788949216\u0026amp;width=832 832w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_6dcxci6dcxci6dcx_1.png?v=1788949216\u0026amp;width=900 900w\" width=\"501\" height=\"374\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-badge\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-tag\"\u003eThen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gx-st\"\u003eRatchet on one end, socket on the other\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gx-sd\"\u003eMale square drive takes your ratchet, female square socket takes the socket you were already going to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-media\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_nbezc8nbezc8nbez_1.png?v=1788949260\u0026amp;width=900\" alt=\"Bend it and turn from where you have room\" srcset=\"\/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_nbezc8nbezc8nbez_1.png?v=1788949260\u0026amp;width=352 352w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_nbezc8nbezc8nbez_1.png?v=1788949260\u0026amp;width=832 832w, \/\/galixo.store\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_nbezc8nbezc8nbez_1.png?v=1788949260\u0026amp;width=900 900w\" width=\"496\" height=\"496\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-badge\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gx-tag\"\u003eFinally\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gx-st\"\u003eBend it and turn from where you have room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gx-sd\"\u003eYour hand stays out in the open while the socket does the work down in the gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brane","offers":[{"title":"1 pack 250mm (323g)","offer_id":52867811082372,"sku":null,"price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 pack 350mm (420g)","offer_id":52867811115140,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/8979\/0852\/files\/https_3A_2F_2Fm.media-amazon.com_2Fimages_2FI_2F41y0rEOT6TL_fdde2379-1960-4013-9fb9-d6c4ce44ee6a_1.jpg?v=1789962159","url":"https:\/\/shopbrane.com\/products\/flexible-socket-extender-for-tight-spaces","provider":"Brane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}