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Prices may varyThis product ranks #4 of 12 in Sockets & Socket Sets.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed June 14, 2026
TL;DR A 163-piece set covering all three drive sizes (1/4, 3/8, and 1/2-in) in SAE and metric, shallow and deep, with 6-point alloy steel sockets and GearWrench's off-corner loading design. Steel alloy is listed as generic "alloy steel" · explicit Cr-V designation is not in the product spec, though brand pattern strongly suggests it. The 10 mm metric appears to be included · no missing-10mm complaints in the reviewed sample. Hand-ratchet use only; not rated for impact wrenches.
The 89073 covers all three drive sizes in one purchase: 1/4-in, 3/8-in, and 1/2-in, with both SAE and metric sockets in standard and deep variants throughout. The 163-piece count includes sockets plus accessories · actual socket count is not itemized in available spec data, but piece count is corroborated by owners who confirm receiving all 163 pieces and list metric sizes up to 24mm deep on 3/8-in drive and larger sizes on 1/2-in drive. Steel is listed as "Alloy Steel" on Amazon; GearWrench's hand-socket line consistently uses chrome-vanadium, but the alloy is not explicitly labeled on this product's spec. All sockets are 6-point, confirmed in the product title. Owner reception is good, not great: feedback is generally positive, and owners specifically note sockets fit snugly on fasteners and praise the warranty process. Missing-socket complaints in critical feedback trace to receiving used or incomplete units via Amazon fulfillment, not design gaps. No case is included; the set ships in bags, and most buyers use aftermarket socket organizer rails. Not rated for impact use.
The right pick for a home mechanic or enthusiast who wants a single set covering the full range of common automotive fasteners · 1/4-in for small fasteners, 3/8-in for engine-bay and underhood work, and 1/2-in for wheel lug nuts and suspension bolts · without purchasing multiple supplemental sets. The 6-point construction handles corroded and snug OEM bolts better than 12-point alternatives. Skip if you need impact-rated sockets for air or electric impact wrench use · these are hand-socket only. Also skip if you expect an organized storage case; this set ships in bags and requires a separate socket organizer purchase.
No chemical exposure pathway · alloy steel hand tool with no SDS. Alloy steel hand sockets are rated for hand-ratchet and breaker-bar use · not for impact wrenches; impact-rated sockets use a different alloy (chrome-molybdenum) and black-oxide finish, and using standard chrome-plated hand sockets on an impact driver risks shattering. Alloy steel sockets are fully recyclable as scrap metal; GearWrench's lifetime limited warranty is a documented lifecycle-extension mechanism that reduces disposal frequency. Quality socket sets of this construction regularly achieve 10·20+ year useful lives.
The 10 mm metric appears to be included · no missing-10mm complaints appear in the owner-review sample, and owners list metric sizes up to 24mm on 3/8-in drive, consistent with a set that covers common metric fasteners. That said, the 10 mm is not confirmed from a manufacturer spec sheet or parts list for this specific ASIN, so the evidence is absence-of-complaints rather than documented confirmation.
No. This is a standard hand-socket set with a chrome polished finish. Impact-rated sockets use chrome-molybdenum (Cr-Mo) alloy and black-oxide finish. Using standard hand sockets on an air or electric impact wrench risks shattering. Some owners report using these sockets with an impact wrench without issues, but that anecdotal use does not change the construction or rating of the set.
All three standard drive sizes: 1/4-in, 3/8-in, and 1/2-in. The set covers both SAE and metric in standard and deep socket variants across all three drives.
6-point, confirmed in the product title. Six-point sockets engage at the flat faces of a hex head rather than the corners, which significantly reduces the risk of rounding corroded or snug fasteners.
No blow-mold case or tray is included. The set ships with sockets in bags inside boxes · typically the 1/2-in drive sockets in one box and the 1/4-in and 3/8-in drive sockets in another. Most purchasers use aftermarket socket organizer rails or magnetic trays to store and access the set.
GearWrench Standard Limited Lifetime Warranty. Community owners confirm a straightforward process · submit a photo of the damaged item on the GearWrench website with the part number, and replacements typically arrive within a week.
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