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Low profile 3/8th drive

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I need a low profile 3/8th drive to take out a fill bolt in the rear diff of the escape. It’s super close and honestly I would love just a 3/8 chuck(?) with something I could hook an open end on.

I have these. And it will not drop in because of the ball.

https://www.homedepot.com/pep/GEARWRENC ... hoppingads

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Can you use an end wrench?
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Ratcheting wrench. I have a few sets. Use them more than the sockets if I am honest.
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Re: Low profile 3/8th drive

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[quote=""ChargerX3""]Can you use an end wrench?[/quote]

Apparently some have used breaker bars that just have the drive in the middle, not the ones with the hat over the end, and grind it down to make it work. So no, not just a wrench end.


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[quote=""Duck Vader""]Ratcheting wrench. I have a few sets. Use them more than the sockets if I am honest.[/quote]

To big. Need slim.


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Something like this?

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They would work if it didn’t have the other end on it. I just want that, it doesn’t have to ratchet.


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If it is that tight, you probably won't get your wrench off when the bolt is loosened.
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What year is the escape?
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If between 13-19, get the one Steve posted.
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[quote=""Duck Vader""]If between 13-19, get the one Steve posted.[/quote]

Yup. And that’s perfect Steve. Thank you!


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[quote=""mjannusch""]If it is that tight, you probably won't get your wrench off when the bolt is loosened.[/quote]

Apparently just break it lose and you can get it back out and turn it by hand. It’s not easy but people do it.


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Mmmm cookies
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:cookie: :yum:

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Now I'm planning on going to get some cookies for lunch :lol:
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Damn...me too.
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