The Right Tool for HD Ball Joint Installation

Stop 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.

Why UTV Mechanics Choose the Black Ops Machine 38MM HD Socket

• Thinnest Side Wall on the Market — Engineered to fit where standard sockets can't reach in tight suspension packaging
• Superior Strength — High-grade steel maintains full torque capacity despite the thin profile
• 1/2" Drive — Compatible with standard impact wrenches and breaker bars
• 6-Point Design — Maximum contact on fastener flats, minimizes rounding risk under torque
• Black Phosphate Finish — Corrosion resistance for long tool life in shop and field conditions
• Impact Rated — Metric, impact-rated for use with air and electric impact tools
• Perfect for Aftermarket A-Arms — Designed specifically for tight clearance HD ball joint work
• Sold Individually — Buy exactly what you need

Perfect For

🔧 HD ball joint installation  |  🛠️ Aftermarket A-arm suspension work  |  🏎️ Race prep and performance builds  |  🪨 Any tight-clearance 38MM fastener application

Complete Kit Includes

• ✓ (1) 38MM Thin Walled HD Socket

Technical Specifications

Vehicle Fitment

• Universal — Compatible with all Black Ops Machine HD Ball Joint applications
• Polaris (HD Ball Joint equipped models)
• Can-Am (HD Ball Joint equipped models)
• Honda (HD Ball Joint equipped models)
• Yamaha (HD Ball Joint equipped models)
• Kawasaki (HD Ball Joint equipped models)

Why Thin Wall Sockets Matter for UTV Ball Joint Work

Modern aftermarket A-arms and performance suspension setups leave minimal clearance around ball joint fasteners. A standard socket is often too thick to seat fully, forcing you to use extensions at awkward angles or risk incomplete torque — both of which can lead to fastener damage or improper installation. The Black Ops Machine 38MM Thin Walled Socket solves this by pushing the wall thickness to the engineering minimum while retaining full impact-rated strength. It seats cleanly, torques properly, and gets the job done without the frustration.

Real Riders, Real Results

“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.”

“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.”

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Stop fighting clearance issues with the wrong socket. Get the tool built for the job.