{"product_id":"flexible-socket-extension-bar-sleeve-extension-bendable-universal-joint-rod","title":"Bendable Socket Wrench Extension – Flexible Socket Extension Bar, Spring Flex Shaft for Tight Spaces","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ge-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fw band t\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nar ctr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eFlexible socket extension · spring shaft · hand-ratchet tool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReach the bolt that is hiding behind the hose.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eA coil-spring shaft with a square drive on one end and a socket collar on the other. Fit it between your ratchet and your socket and it curves past the hose, bracket or pipe in the way, so the socket sits square on the fastener while your hand works from wherever it fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated 4.7 stars by 53 buyers who finally got to the bolt behind the dryer, under the sink and around the truck wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA wound-wire spring that carries the turn.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shaft is a tightly wound steel coil. Turn one end and the whole coil turns with it, even while it is bent, so the socket on the far end keeps turning around a corner where a rigid extension stops short. Let go and the coil springs back straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne end is a male square drive with a small ball detent that clicks into your socket and holds it on. The other end is a round collar with a square opening that fits over your ratchet's drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.gearelevation.com\/pdp-bendable-socket-wrench-extension-flexible-socket-extension-b\/03_drive_ends_detail.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the square-drive end with its ball detent and the socket-collar end of the flexible extension\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band t\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row flip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eIn the engine bay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSlip it around the hose and keep turning.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolts behind a hose, a wiring loom or a bracket used to mean pulling parts off first. Now you bend the shaft around the obstacle, seat the socket on the bolt and turn the ratchet from wherever your hand fits. Buyers call it a lifesaver that gets them into spots they thought were out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun a stubborn fastener out in short, steady strokes while your free hand rests on the socket end, and the shaft does the rest of the work around the bend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.gearelevation.com\/pdp-bendable-socket-wrench-extension-flexible-socket-extension-b\/02_ratchet_curving_into_engine_bay.jpg\" alt=\"The flexible socket extension curving around an engine-bay hose between a hand ratchet and a socket\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree steps, every time.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"steps s3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClick on your socket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush the socket onto the ball-detent end until it clicks, then seat the collar on your ratchet's drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBend to the bolt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurve the shaft around whatever is in the way until the socket sits square on the fastener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteady and turn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRest your free hand on the socket end and turn in short strokes. The coil carries each stroke around the bend and springs back straight when you let go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band t\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhere it earns its place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe jobs a straight extension leaves undone.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"blist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine bays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolts behind a hose, a wiring loom or a bracket where there is a bend between your hand and the fastener.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder sinks and behind appliances.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tap tails, drain fittings and the mounting bolts behind a washer or dryer, where you can see the nut and now you can get a ratchet onto it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCars and trucks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintenance jobs around wheels, brackets and tight housings, finished without taking half the car apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachines, mowers and bikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Guards, covers and housings with a bolt tucked behind another part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.gearelevation.com\/pdp-bendable-socket-wrench-extension-flexible-socket-extension-b\/05_under_sink_cabinet.jpg\" alt=\"The flexible socket extension curving past a drain pipe under a kitchen sink to reach a nut with a hand ratchet\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhat buyers say\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRated 4.7 stars by 53 buyers.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This bendable wrench extension is a lifesaver. Got into spots I never thought I could reach.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"who\"\u003eMark N.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Finally could fix that bolt behind the dryer. Game changer.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"who\"\u003eChris Y.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Got into a tight spot under my sink and it worked great.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"who\"\u003eDaniel L.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“So much easier than struggling with fixed extensions. Huge help.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"who\"\u003eMegan Z.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It’s become one of my go-to tools. Can’t believe I didn’t own one before.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"who\"\u003ePatrick L.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Super sturdy and actually bends without feeling flimsy. Totally worth it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"who\"\u003eEmily T.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:22px !important;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery order is covered by the Gear Elevation 90-day money-back guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band t\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"in ctr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne spring-shaft extension, ready to work.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe flexible socket extension\u003c\/b\u003eThe bright spring-shaft extension shown in our photos, with a square drive on one end and a socket collar on the other\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade for your toolbox\u003c\/b\u003eSlots between the hand ratchet and sockets you already own, and ships ready to use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e90-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/b\u003eTry it on the bolt that has beaten you before; every order is covered\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe details, plainly.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eFlexible socket extension with a coil-spring shaft; fits between a hand ratchet and a socket\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eShaft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eTightly wound steel wire coil; bends to a right angle and beyond and springs back straight; carries the turn while bent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eDrive end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eMale square drive with a ball detent that holds the socket on\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eRatchet end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eRound collar with a square opening that seats on the ratchet's drive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eBright steel throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eMade for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eHand ratchets: running bolts in and out, starting and snugging fasteners behind hoses, brackets and pipes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eRest your free hand on the socket end and turn in short strokes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eWipe it dry and give the coil a drop of oil now and then\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fw band d close\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nar\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor the bolt behind the hose.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eA spring shaft that bends around the obstacle, clicks onto your socket, and turns the fastener you could see and now can reach. The small tool that saves the big disassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rea\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRated 4.7 by 53 buyers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBends around obstacles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.ge-pdp{--ink:#232838;--mut:#4A5064;--fnt:#79808F;--rule:#E2DFD8;--paper:#FAF8F4;--paper2:#F2EFE9;--acc:#5C7285;--accd:#41586B;--ok:#2F6B4F;--serif:Georgia,'Iowan Old Style','Times New Roman',serif;--sans:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--ink);margin:44px 0 0 !important}.ge-pdp *{box-sizing:border-box}.ge-pdp img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}.ge-pdp{container-type:inline-size}.ge-pdp .shell{display:none !important}html:has(.ge-pdp) body{overflow-x:hidden !important}.ge-pdp .fw{width:100%;margin-left:0;margin-right:0}.ge-pdp 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