GEARWRENCH Socket Set 89074 176 Piece 1/4 3/8 1/2 Inch Drive SAE Metric (12 Point Standard Deep Chrome Automotive Mechanical Maintenance Tool)

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GEARWRENCH 89074 176-Piece 1/4-Inch 3/8-Inch and 1/2-Inch Drive 12-Point SAE and Metric Socket Set

The GEARWRENCH 89074 176-Piece Socket Set provides comprehensive drive coverage across 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch square drive platforms for automotive engine rebuilding, heavy equipment repair, and industrial machine overhaul. Forged from heat-treated alloy steel with a mirror full-polish chrome finish, this set spans fractional sizes from 5/32 inch to 1-1/2 inches and metric dimensions from 0.157 inch (4 mm) to 1.417 inches (36 mm) in both shallow standard and deep configurations. Every 12-point double-hex socket incorporates off-corner loading geometry that directs turning force against fastener flats, preventing head rounding and hardware distortion under severe breakaway torque.

Best Used For:

  • Automotive Powertrain & Chassis Service: Accessing tight engine bay bolts, recessed suspension fasteners, and exhaust flange studs using 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch deep-well sockets.
  • Heavy Fleet & Construction Equipment Maintenance: Driving large 1/2-inch drive SAE and metric structural bolts up to 1-1/2 inches and 1.417 inches (36 mm) on chassis and hub assemblies.
  • Industrial Plant Machinery Assembly: Fastening critical pump housings, gearboxes, and fluid lines requiring precise 12-point double-hex engagement in narrow clearances.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Complete Triple Drive Matrix: Encompasses 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch drive sizes to eliminate socket substitution and speed shop workflow.
  • Off-Corner Loading Architecture: Relocates driving stress away from fastener corners onto the flats to reduce hardware stripping and socket wall stress.
  • 12-Point Double-Hex Geometry: Doubles the engagement positions compared to 6-point profiles, facilitating rapid socket indexing on recessed hardware.
  • Permanent Hard-Stamped Callouts: Roll-stamped fractional and metric size markings remain legible after decades of daily industrial contact.
  • Chamfered Lead-In Openings: Precision beveled drive and socket throats guide ratchets and fastener heads smoothly into place without binding.
  • Full-Polish Nickel Chrome Plating: Mirror electroplated finish provides severe corrosion resistance and wipes completely clean of grease and fluids.

What's Included

  • 1/4" Drive Standard Sockets (24): SAE 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16" | Metric 4mm (0.157 in), 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm
  • 1/4" Drive Deep Sockets (23): SAE 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16" | Metric 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm
  • 3/8" Drive Standard Sockets (29): SAE 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1" | Metric 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm
  • 3/8" Drive Deep Sockets (27): SAE 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1" | Metric 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm
  • 1/2" Drive Standard Sockets (40): SAE 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1", 1-1/16", 1-1/8", 1-3/16", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" | Metric 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, 23mm, 24mm, 25mm, 26mm, 27mm, 28mm, 29mm, 30mm, 32mm, 36mm (1.417 in)
  • 1/2" Drive Deep Sockets (33): SAE 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1", 1-1/16", 1-1/8", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" | Metric 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, 24mm, 27mm, 30mm, 32mm

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
Model Number 89074
Total Piece Count 176 Pieces
Drive Tang Sizes Included 1/4 in, 3/8 in, and 1/2 in Square Drive
Drive Profile 12-Point (Double Hex)
Length Formats Standard (Shallow) and Deep Well
Measurement Systems SAE (Fractional Inch) and Metric (Millimeter)
SAE Size Range (Min-Max) 5/32 in to 1-1/2 in
Metric Size Range (Min-Max) 0.157 in (4 mm) to 1.417 in (36 mm)
Material Construction Forged Chrome Alloy Steel
Protective Surface Finish Full Polish Nickel Chrome Plating
Fastener Engagement Profile Off-Corner Loading Surface Drive
Industry Standards Meets or Exceeds ASME B107 Standards
UPC Identifier 099575890741
Pro-Tip: When breaking loose frozen structural fasteners, utilize the deep 12-point sockets to clear exposed stud threads completely; ensuring full shoulder engagement prevents socket kick and preserves the off-corner contact surface under heavy leverage.