2244 - Metric Hex Socket Bit Set w/ Reduced Shank
- 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
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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 differenceā¦ allowing techs to fully seat the socket without grinding, forcing, or removing additional components.
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Description
- 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 differenceā¦ allowing techs to fully seat the socket without grinding, forcing, or removing additional components.
