AltitudeCraft 17-piece pass-through socket set in its molded case with ratchet, extension and adapters
Long stud passing through an AltitudeCraft pass-through socket and ratchet onto the nut
Four ways to use the AltitudeCraft pass-through ratchet: direct or extended pass-through on long studs, and direct or extended standard drive with an adapter
AltitudeCraft 17-piece pass-through set laid out: 13 metric sockets 10-24 mm, 3/8 and 1/2 in drive adapters, extension bar and ratchet

AltitudeCraft Pass-Through Socket Set, 17-Piece with 13 Metric Sockets

A pass-through socket has an open center, so a long bolt, stud or strut rod slides up...
SKU: AC408
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AltitudeCraft 17-piece pass-through socket set in its molded case with ratchet, extension and adapters

AltitudeCraft Pass-Through Socket Set, 17-Piece with 13 Metric Sockets

$59.99 $49.99

AltitudeCraft Pass-Through Socket Set, 17-Piece with 13 Metric Sockets

$59.99 $49.99

A pass-through socket has an open center, so a long bolt, stud or strut rod slides up through the socket while it seats fully on the nut. This 17-piece metric set gives you 13 hollow sockets from 10 to 24 mm, a pass-through ratchet, an extension and two adapters, all in one size-marked case.

Every socket shares the same 19 mm outer hex, so you can also turn any of them with a 19 mm wrench (not included) where the ratchet will not fit.

What's in the box

  • 13 metric pass-through sockets: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 24 mm
  • 1 reversible pass-through ratchet
  • 1 pass-through extension
  • 1 adapter for 3/8 in drive standard sockets
  • 1 adapter for 1/2 in drive standard sockets
  • Molded storage case with a slot for each size and a latch

The set does not include 20 mm or 23 mm sockets, and it has no SAE sizes.

Specifications

Pieces 17
Socket sizes 10–19, 21, 22, 24 mm (metric only)
Socket outer hex 19 mm on all 13 sockets
Drive Pass-through ratchet; 3/8 in and 1/2 in adapters for standard sockets
Material Chrome vanadium steel
Use Hand tools only
Model AC408

Good for

  • Nuts on long bolts and threaded studs, where a standard socket bottoms out on the stud before it reaches the nut
  • Strut top nuts and sway bar end links, where the rod has to pass through the socket
  • Long studs in the engine bay and long bolts on boats
  • Intact metric hex nuts and bolts, turned with the included ratchet or a 19 mm wrench

Not for

  • Impact wrenches, impact drivers or any power tool
  • Rounded or damaged fasteners
  • SAE (inch) fasteners
  • Seized nuts: do not put a cheater bar on the ratchet
  • Pass-through work while an adapter is fitted: the adapters carry standard sockets, which are closed, so a rod cannot pass through

Frequently asked questions

Can I use these sockets with an impact wrench?

No. This is a hand tool set. Use it with the included ratchet or a 19 mm wrench, not with impact or power tools.

Will my own ratchet fit these sockets?

No. Pass-through sockets have no square drive hole, so a standard 3/8 in or 1/2 in ratchet will not fit them. Drive them with the included pass-through ratchet, or with a 19 mm wrench on the outer hex.

What are the two adapters for?

They let the pass-through ratchet drive your own standard 3/8 in or 1/2 in sockets (not included). With an adapter fitted, the set no longer works as a pass-through tool.

Does the set include 20 mm, 23 mm or SAE sizes?

No. The sizes are 10 to 19, 21, 22 and 24 mm, metric only.

How is a pass-through socket different from a deep socket?

A deep socket is closed at the drive end, so a stud longer than the socket stops it from reaching the nut. A pass-through socket is open all the way, so a long stud can pass up through it while the socket seats on the nut.

Can I hold a strut rod while I turn the top nut?

Yes, that is the main reason to use a pass-through socket: the rod comes up through the socket and ratchet, so you can hold it while you turn the nut. Before you remove a strut top nut, follow your vehicle's service manual and make sure the spring is safely compressed. Remove all tools from the engine bay and suspension before driving.

Safety

  • Do not use on live electrical circuits.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Remove all tools from the engine bay and suspension before driving.

Warranty: the set comes with a 1-year warranty. Scan the QR code on the card in the manual and register your set to extend it to 3 years in total.

Replacing struts? See our guide: How to replace struts using a spreader tool. For returns and warranty, see our returns policy and warranty page.

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