GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 6 Pt. 5/8" x 6" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket - 80546

This GEARWRENCH 80546 spark plug socket delivers excellent performance and ease of use. The swivel joint lets you reach spark plugs in confined engine compartments, while the magnetic insert securely holds the plug in place throughout removal and installation.With its off‑corner loading design, it minimizes rounding, and the rubber insert gently centers the plug for safe, precise work.Made from durable alloy steel with a polished chrome finish, it resists corrosion and wipes clean effortlessly.A solid, reliable socket that’s a must-have in anyone’s toolkit.

As it was time to do a tune up on my truck, from the position of the Coil On Plug packs on it, I knew getting into some of the locations for the spark plugs near the back of the motor was going to be a challenge in patience and sanity. I have read some of the horror stories from folks who had a heck of a time getting the spark plugs near the back of the truck engine out due to the room restrictions of the form of the body and the space between the motor and the engine body compartment.After much research and advice, even with extensions and wobbly sockets I found this was still going to be a challenge due to the space constraints of the engine compartment and where these back plugs where located on the engine, so after some in store comparisons and on the net comparisons I found this extension with a wobbly socket head that I had anticipated would work well on my Ford and for the back spark plugs.Now considering that I had looked in stores and on line and found some product to be more than what I wanted to pay, these were a bargain compared to some of the popular named brand tolls that were out there and sold in stores and even some that I looked at online. Now I did find a few similar items like this, but the quality of the tool didn't exactly instill me with confidence that this was something that would be a good value and have durability to live up to many years of good use, and I would rather spend a few dollars more to get something that is durable and well built than something that looks like it might develop a fracture or strip my spark plug while it is in the engine nor did I want to have my spark plug break and have to end up buying a removal tool or have to pull the head to pull a broken spark plug out if a removal tool couldn't do the job.So after some research I decided to give this extension wobbly socket a try and boy did it make the job of getting those back plugs out where there was not a lot of room a whole lot easier. The socket fit nicely down the spark plug hole ( never realized the depth of the hole in the head till I bought this little gem ) and once on the spark plug it was a nice snug fit, so that left me felling assured that there was no need to worry about the socket stripping the spark plug and allowed me to use only a small extension in conjunction with the wobbly/extension socket and remove my plugs with next to no cussing or scaring the neighbors away with tools flying out of the garage and into the yard in frustration.I don't think you can beat the price and the quality of this wobbly/extension socket if you looked on line and in the stores. Yes there are some name brand ones out there, but they were way more expensive then the one that this review is on and in my mind I think the quality of this wobbly/extension socket is right up their with some of the name brand ones.I would be misleading you if I said I wasn't concerned about how the back spark plugs were going to go due to the confined space of the engine compartment and the location of the back plugs, but this wobbly/extension socket made the job a heck of a lot easier and really performed well and sure put my mind at ease once I finished one of the first ones at the back using this little gem.So if you have a tight spot to get into to change your spark plug and you don't wan't to take a loan out to but a similar tool at a much higher price, give this wobbly/extension socket a try. You may find like I did that you can save your self some aggravation and make getting those spark plugs in tough spots to get at a whole lot easier to get to and save yourself some money compared to the name brand ones that you would find on line and in store.. Glad I took the chance on it, you might like to take a chance too

Worked perfectly to change spark plugs on an Audi A4 B9. The swivel and the magnet to hold the spark plug is great.

Changing spark plugs on a V8 engine, especially in a tight space like the E92 M3, can be a challenging task. However, the 3/8" Drive 6 Pt. 5/8" x 6" Magnetic Swivel Spark Plug Socket proved to be a game-changer during my recent spark plug replacement, particularly for the rear cylinders.The standout feature of this socket is its ingenious magnetic swivel design. The magnetic feature holds the spark plug securely in place, preventing any accidental drops and ensuring a smooth removal and installation process. The swivel mechanism allows for a flexible range of motion, making it an absolute lifesaver when dealing with hard-to-reach areas, such as the rear cylinders in a V8 engine.The 3/8" drive size was a perfect fit, and the 6-point design provided a secure grip on the spark plugs. This design minimizes the risk of rounding off the plug edges, offering both confidence and peace of mind during the removal and installation process. The robust build quality of the socket instills confidence in its ability to handle the torque required for spark plug changes.The 5/8" size is a common fit for many spark plugs, including those in the E92 M3. This versatility makes the socket a valuable addition to any toolbox, catering to a wide range of applications. The 6-inch length of the socket provided the perfect balance between reach and control, allowing me to navigate the intricacies of the engine bay effortlessly.