{"product_id":"38mm-thin-walled-hd-socket","title":"Black Ops Machine 38MM Thin Walled HD Socket - 1\/2\" Drive 6-Point Steel","description":"\u003c!-- CORE_FITMENT_TABS_START --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#core-product-tabs-10502083936558 .core-tab-radio {\n  position: absolute;\n  opacity: 0;\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502083936558 .core-tab-labels {\n  display: flex;\n  gap: 0;\n  margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502083936558 .core-tab-labels label {\n  display: inline-block;\n  padding: 10px 16px;\n  margin: 0 4px -1px 0;\n  border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\n  background: #f7f7f7;\n  color: #222;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502083936558 .core-tab-panel {\n  display: none;\n}\n#core-tab-desc-10502083936558:checked ~ .core-tab-labels label[for=\"core-tab-desc-10502083936558\"],\n#core-tab-fitment-10502083936558:checked ~ .core-tab-labels label[for=\"core-tab-fitment-10502083936558\"] {\n  background: #fff;\n  border-bottom-color: #fff;\n}\n#core-tab-desc-10502083936558:checked ~ .core-tab-panels .core-description-panel {\n  display: block;\n}\n#core-tab-fitment-10502083936558:checked ~ .core-tab-panels .core-fitment-panel {\n  display: block;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502083936558 .core-fitment-panel {\n  line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"core-product-tabs-10502083936558\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput class=\"core-tab-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"core-product-tabs-10502083936558\" id=\"core-tab-desc-10502083936558\" checked\u003e\n  \u003cinput class=\"core-tab-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"core-product-tabs-10502083936558\" id=\"core-tab-fitment-10502083936558\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"core-tab-labels\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"core-tab-desc-10502083936558\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"core-tab-fitment-10502083936558\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"core-tab-panels\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"core-tab-panel core-description-panel\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- CORE_DESCRIPTION_START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Right Tool for HD Ball Joint Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eStop using the wrong socket for the job. The Black Ops Machine 38MM Thin Walled HD Socket is engineered to be as thin as possible to access tight spaces and aftermarket A-arms — while maintaining full impact-rated strength. 1\/2\" drive, 6-point, high-grade steel with a black phosphate finish. Sold individually. Works perfectly with Black Ops Machine Heavy Duty Ball Joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-top:3px solid #cc0000;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 120px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;color:#111;\"\u003eUniversal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-top:3px solid #cc0000;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 120px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;color:#111;\"\u003e1\/2\" Drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003eImpact Compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-top:3px solid #cc0000;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 120px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;color:#111;\"\u003e6-Point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003eMax Contact\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-top:3px solid #cc0000;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 120px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;color:#111;\"\u003eImpact Rated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003eMetric Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #eee;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;padding:14px;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e (1) 38MM Thin Walled HD Socket\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"1\" style=\"display:block;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #eee;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Riders Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e🔧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHD Ball Joint Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngineered to fit where standard sockets can't reach.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e🛠️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftermarket A-Arm Clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe thinnest side wall on the market for tight suspension packaging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e💪\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-grade steel maintains full torque capacity despite the thin profile.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e⚙️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpact Rated \u0026amp; Durable Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMetric, impact-rated steel with black phosphate finish for corrosion resistance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"2\" style=\"display:block;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1.5px solid #e8e8e8;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;padding:14px 18px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:10px;height:10px;background:#22c55e;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:white;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;\"\u003eIn Stock \u0026amp; Ready To Ship\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; color:#555; font-size:13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed with care before shipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; color:#555; font-size:13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sent when shipped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#555; font-size:13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sent after checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 18px;background:#f9f9f9;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"color:#555;font-size:12px;\"\u003eAlthough rare, some delays may occur. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #eee;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSocket vs. Stock Sockets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;padding:18px;border-radius:8px;flex:1 1 200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#aaa;font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSTOCK SOCKET\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ccc;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Often too thick to seat fully\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Difficulty clearing aftermarket A-arms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Risk of fastener damage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Incomplete torque application\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Frustrating to use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;padding:18px;border-radius:8px;flex:1 1 200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#cc0000;font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e⚡ BLACK OPS MACHINE SOCKET\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#111;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThinnest wall on the market\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFits where standard sockets can't\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaintains impact-rated strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaximizes contact, minimizes rounding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for HD ball joint work\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"3\" style=\"flex:1 1 200px;border-radius:8px;background:#f9f9f9;height:260px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"4\" style=\"flex:1 1 200px;border-radius:8px;background:#f9f9f9;height:260px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this socket thin-walled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eIt's engineered with the thinnest possible side wall to access tight spaces around suspension components that standard sockets can't reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this with an impact wrench?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eYes, this socket is impact-rated and made from high-grade steel, making it suitable for use with air and electric impact tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this socket universal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eIt's designed to fit any 38MM fastener that requires tight clearance, making it ideal for HD ball joint installation on many SXS\/UTV models, especially those with aftermarket A-arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this socket come with ball joints?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eNo, this is a single socket sold individually. It is designed to work perfectly with Black Ops Machine Heavy Duty Ball Joints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"5\" style=\"display:block;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;text-align:center;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e🔧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#111;font-size:13px;\"\u003eExpert Support\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e🚚\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#111;font-size:13px;\"\u003eFast Shipping\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e⭐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#111;font-size:13px;\"\u003eCustomer Favorite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#111;font-size:13px;\"\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Riders Are Saying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left:4px solid #cc0000;padding-left:15px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;color:#555;\"\u003e“This socket made installing my HD ball joints so much easier. Standard sockets wouldn't clear the A-arm — this one fit perfectly and handled the impact gun no problem.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003e— Rider, State\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left:4px solid #cc0000;padding-left:15px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;color:#555;\"\u003e“Thin wall but bomber strong. Exactly what you need for tight suspension work. Worth having in the toolbox if you're running Black Ops ball joints.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003e— Enthusiast, State\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;padding:25px;text-align:center;margin:30px 0;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:white;margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:20px;\"\u003eReady to Install Your HD Ball Joints the Right Way?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#bbb;margin:0;font-size:15px;\"\u003eIn Stock Now\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#777;font-size:13px;margin:10px 0 0 0;\"\u003eJoin thousands of UTV mechanics who trust Black Ops Machine for precision suspension tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CORE_DESCRIPTION_END --\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"core-tab-panel core-fitment-panel\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\nCan-Am Universal\u003cbr\u003e\nHonda Universal\u003cbr\u003e\nKawasaki Universal\u003cbr\u003e\nPolaris Universal\u003cbr\u003e\nYamaha Universal\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CORE_FITMENT_TABS_END --\u003e","brand":"Black Ops Machine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51975521173806,"sku":"07-10-85","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4076\/9342\/files\/untitled-17-of-25-scaled.jpg?v=1776798085","url":"https:\/\/r1industriesoffroad.com\/es\/products\/38mm-thin-walled-hd-socket","provider":"R1 Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}