Vega MSP29162 Impact Socket 3/8 Sq Dr 9/16 Spring Mag tool storage

Impact Socket for 3/8 Drive

The Vega MSP29162 is a long-length impact socket built for 3/8 inch square drives and a 9/16 inch fastener size. It features a spring-loaded magnetic insert that holds the bolt head securely during positioning. Professional technicians and serious home mechanics use it for deep-reach suspension and engine work where standard sockets fall short. The new condition ensures full factory hardness and finish.

Replaces Standard Short Sockets

This socket upgrades from a regular-depth impact socket when the fastener sits inside a recess or behind an obstruction that a short wall cannot clear. The jump is worth it on jobs such as lower control-arm bolts, transmission bell-housing fasteners or exhaust manifold studs where the extra reach saves removing surrounding components. It also replaces the habit of stacking extensions and universal joints that can wobble off under torque.

Check Drive Size and Clearance

Verify that your impact gun or breaker bar has a 3/8 inch square drive before ordering. Confirm the 9/16 inch hex matches the fastener you intend to turn; metric equivalents are not interchangeable. Ensure the long body can physically fit into the recess without hitting adjacent parts, and that the spring magnet does not interfere with any sensor or wiring harness in the work area.