GEARWRENCH - ACH 80376 8MM 3/8 Drive 6-Point Metric Socket

GEARWRENCH - ACH 80376 8MM 3/8 Drive 6-Point Metric Socket

The GEARWRENCH - ACH 80376 8MM 3/8 Drive 6-Point Metric Socket is engineered for professional and DIY technicians who need a reliable, accurate socket for automotive service and paint-stand work. Machined to precise tolerances, this 6-point socket offers a snug fit on fasteners to reduce rounding and improve torque transfer. The 3/8 drive size makes it versatile for common ratchets and extensions used in vehicle maintenance and workshop stations.

Constructed from durable chrome-plated alloy steel, the 80376 resists corrosion and stands up to repeated use in busy repair bays. Its standard length provides access to many fasteners while maintaining the strength required for routine tightening and loosening tasks. The internal 6-point geometry concentrates torque on the flats of a fastener, minimizing slippage on worn or high-torque bolts often encountered during automotive body and mechanical repairs.

Panel Stand Compatibility

This socket is well suited for tasks performed around panel stands where technicians assemble, adjust, and fasten body panels. While the socket itself is not a stand, its compact 3/8 drive form factor makes it easy to use with extensions and swivel adapters commonly employed when working on panels held in stands. The precise 8MM fit ensures consistent results when tightening small metric fasteners on clamps, brackets, and panel hardware.

Automotive Work Stand Applications

In automotive work stand environments, reliability and repeatability matter. The 80376 provides consistent engagement for frequent service cycles, helping reduce rework and work stoppages. Its compatibility with standard 3/8 drive tools allows technicians to quickly swap between ratchets and torque tools while maintaining secure grip on fasteners during assembly and disassembly tasks near paint stands and frame fixtures.

Professional Auto Body Stand And Heavy Duty Repair Stand Considerations

For shops using professional auto body stands and heavy duty repair stands, choosing durable hand tools complements heavy equipment. The GEARWRENCH 80376 socket is built to withstand shop conditions and frequent use. Keep a set of metric 6-point sockets on hand to support body alignment, panel replacement, and repair stand maintenance where accurate fastening is essential to final fit and finish.

This socket pairs with a wide range of 3/8 drive ratchets, torque wrenches, and accessories to deliver dependable performance across paint and body applications. Fast shipping.