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Pass through sockets?

Postby NoahR » Sun 12.04.2026, 12:01

Hi all,

Does anyone know of any pass-through sockets? Currently trying to remove the windscreen wiper assembly, but it's got a number of tricky-to-access bolts.

The clearance is too limited to get a socket and wrench on there; however, there are raised edges around the bolts, which means a wrench won't fit either. I essentially need a socket with an end that will fit in a wratechting wrench. - I have these in a hex bit form (super useful for undoing engine mount bolts), but I'm struggling to find any in a socket form. I'm quite sure I have seen some before, so perhaps I'm just typing the wrong thing into Google.

Any thoughts?

Thanks all.
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Re: Pass through sockets?

Postby NoahR » Sun 12.04.2026, 14:18

After some searching, I found these https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-too ... 1wQAvD_BwE. While not quite 'pass through', they do the job of creating a low profile socket arrangement.
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Re: Pass through sockets?

Postby Tuga2112 » Sun 12.04.2026, 19:44

what you describe sounds like something i just had delivered a few days ago from temu.

took more than a month to arrive. and im not sure if it would help you but heres the link

https://www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg_fs= ... e_sn=10045
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