Capri Tools 30056 XZN 18mm Triple Square Bit Socket with Tamper Proof, 1/2-Inch Drive

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I did some research on YouTube and discovered I needed a 30mm deep socket and a 10mm triple square bit. I had never heard of a triple square bit except for the grumblings of the mechanics that said I needed one to remove the axle flange bolts. After searching Amazon, I found at least two that were suitable, the Capri Tools 30035 10mm XZN Triple Square Bit that is about 1 inch long and this one that is about 3 inches long. I thought the 3 inch bit would clear the base of the flange but, years ago, I had three long torx bits break in use so I bought both the long and the short Capri bits in case I needed a spare. I also bought a TEKTON 4930 30mm 6 Point Socket to remove the axle nuts. (Of course, VW used a 12 point axle nut that made the socket useless to remove the nut but the replacement nut was 6 point and needed 220 foot-pounds of preload so the new socket came in handy. The Capri bits look very well made and have excellent finishes. Any Snap-On mechanic would welcome them to his tool set. I used the 3 inch bit because of how far back the axle flange is on the Beetle. I used a series of extensions and a 23” long, 1/2” drive breaker bar to loosen the flange bolts. There was enough slop in the extensions to comfortable work at a slight angle but still get the bit fully seated in each bolt. If Amazon lets me up load it, the picture shows the extension and bit set up. It also shows the bit and bolt. Note that a torx bit has 6 points but this triple square bit has twelve points. Also, I broke the axle nut loose with the car on the ground. Then I jacked it up, removed the tire, and put my grandson in the car. With the axle still in place, I rotated the axle until I could see a bolt, inserted the bit, and had my grandson step on the brake until the bolt broke loose. Then he released the brake, I rotated the axle until I could see the next bolt, and repeated the steps. Putting the bolts back to hold the new axle required the same kid and procedure. You could use your significant other if you don’t have a kid or maybe borrow a neighbor’s kid. It sure is a lot easier that trying to do it by yourself. The Capri bit survived just fine. I would have no hesitation recommending them to another mechanic.

As good as any other brand i've used, bought for a particular job on a particular car, i've never needed a 13mm in the past and my old set goes from 12mm to 14mm. I possibly won't ever need it again but it's a nice addition to the tool kit now.

This is a good, well made tool. The teeth are cleanly cut and the materials for both parts of the socket are well engineered and cut. Worth it.......

Herramientas útil, de buena composición... Para uso de tornillería automotriz.