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Steelman 79343 3/4 inch drive 13/16 inch square Budd impact socket, black phosphate finish

Steelman

Steelman 79343 3/4" drive 13/16" square Budd impact socket

SKU CH-SEHK-E0TMS

Removes square Budd wheel studs using a 3/4" drive impact socket made from heat-treated chromoly steel with a corrosion-resistant black phosphate coating and laser-etched markings.

  • Removes square Budd wheel studs with dedicated 13/16" 4-point socket
  • Drop-forged chromoly steel construction handles 150% ASME impact torque rating
  • Ball detent recess secures socket to 3/4" drive ratchets and extensions
  • Black phosphate coating resists rust and corrosion in shop environments
  • Laser-etched size markings provide quick identification during heavy-duty work

3/4-inch drive Budd impact socket

The STEELMAN PRO 79343 is a 3/4-inch drive socket with a 13/16-inch square opening designed for Budd style heavy-duty truck wheels. It targets mechanics who remove threaded square-end studs on commercial vehicles. Drop forged chromoly steel and heat treatment prepare it for repeated impact use. A ball detent recess secures the socket to ratchets, air wrenches, adapters and extensions.

Replaces worn or missing Budd wheel sockets

This socket upgrades from standard hex sockets that cannot engage square Budd studs. The jump is worth it when a technician services medium or heavy-duty trucks equipped with Budd wheels and needs a tool rated to 150% of ASME torque requirements for impact tools. It is not for buyers who work exclusively on passenger vehicles or light trucks with conventional lug nuts.

Fits 3/4-inch drive impact tools

The 3/4-inch drive end accepts common heavy-duty ratchets, air wrenches and extensions without additional adapters. Black phosphate coating resists rust and corrosion in shop environments. Laser etched size markings remain legible after heavy use. The tool frees up time otherwise spent searching for a correctly sized square drive socket.

Highlights

  • Removes square Budd wheel studs with dedicated 13/16" 4-point socket
  • Drop-forged chromoly steel construction handles 150% ASME impact torque rating
  • Ball detent recess secures socket to 3/4" drive ratchets and extensions
  • Black phosphate coating resists rust and corrosion in shop environments
  • Laser-etched size markings provide quick identification during heavy-duty work

Specifications

BrandSTEELMAN

Questions about this item

What drive size does the 3/4-inch square drive on this socket require?

The socket uses a 3/4-inch square drive, so it fits any 3/4-inch drive ratchet, air wrench, adapter or extension with a matching ball detent.

How do I correctly seat the socket on a 3/4-inch drive tool?

Align the ball detent recess on the drive end with the tool's retaining ball, then press firmly until the ball clicks into the recess to lock the socket in place.

When should the black phosphate coating be inspected or the socket replaced?

Inspect the coating and laser-etched markings regularly; replace the socket if the phosphate finish is worn through, the square drive shows rounding, or the 13/16-inch opening no longer grips the Budd stud securely.

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