{"product_id":"dewalt-1-2-in-drive-5-in-socket-extension-with-knurled-grip-dwmt86407osp","title":"DEWALT 1\/2-in. Drive 5-in. Socket Extension with Knurled Grip (DWMT86407OSP)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/length.svg\" alt=\"length\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReach Tight Fasteners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe 5 inch extension gives your ratchet or socket extra reach where the tool head will not fit cleanly. It helps you get onto recessed or obstructed fasteners without fighting for angle.\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/2 Inch Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eBuilt around a standard 1\/2 inch square drive, this extension fits the size most mechanics reach for when working on larger fasteners, suspension hardware, and general service work.\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnurled Grip Band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe knurled center section gives you better control when starting a socket by hand or repositioning the extension with oily gloves. Small detail, but it matters in real shop conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe DeWalt DWMT86407OSP 1\/2 in Drive 5 in Extension is a hand tool accessory made to add reach between a 1\/2 inch drive ratchet and socket. This is a socket extension designed for accessing hard-to-reach fasteners in automotive, shop, and equipment service work. Model Number: DWMT86407OSP. If you are working around suspension parts, engine bays, machinery guards, or any setup where the ratchet handle needs a little more clearance, this extension solves that problem without changing your drive size.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe main thing that matters here is simple: 5 inches of added reach with a standard 1\/2 inch square drive interface. That gives you enough length to clear obstructions and reach recessed fasteners while still keeping the setup compact enough for everyday mechanical work. It is a practical size for general repair because it is long enough to help, but not so long that the tool stack starts feeling sloppy or awkward in normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eDeWalt also added knurled rings at the center, which is one of those details that sounds minor until you use it. When your hands are greasy or you are trying to guide a socket onto a fastener by feel, that textured section gives you better grip and control than a smooth extension body. It makes setup easier when you are starting the extension by hand before putting full load on it with a ratchet or breaker bar.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe polished finish keeps the tool easy to wipe down after shop use and helps grime show up instead of hiding on the surface. For anyone building out a mechanics socket set, this is one of those core pieces that earns its keep fast. It is not flashy. It just makes standard 1\/2 inch drive fastening work easier when direct access is a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eIn terms of compatibility, the DeWalt DWMT86407OSP 1\/2 in Drive 5 in Extension is built around the common 1\/2 inch square drive standard. That makes it a natural fit with 1\/2 inch drive ratchets, breaker bars, torque wrenches, and sockets that use the same interface. If your setup is already built around 1\/2 inch drive tools, this extension drops right into that workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis is a good buy for mechanics, technicians, serious DIYers, and anyone who works on vehicles or equipment often enough to know that a blocked fastener can waste more time than the actual repair. If you need a compact 1\/2 inch drive extension for routine service and tight-access fastening, this is the kind of piece you keep in the drawer and end up using constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdd Reach Without Overcomplicating the Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260526125_2.jpg\" alt=\"DeWalt DWMT86407OSP 1\/2 in drive 5 in extension used for tight-access fastening with a ratchet and socket in mechanical service work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e          \u003cp\u003eSometimes you do not need a swivel, a universal joint, or a longer handle. You just need the socket to sit 5 inches farther out so the ratchet can clear the obstruction. That is exactly what this extension is for.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e            \u003cli\u003e5 inch overall extension length for reaching recessed or blocked fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003e1\/2 inch square drive fits standard heavier-duty socket setups\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBetter Control When Your Hands Are Not Clean\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260526125_3.jpg\" alt=\"DeWalt DWMT86407OSP 1\/2 in drive 5 in extension showing knurled grip section for controlled hand positioning during automotive and shop repair\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e          \u003cp\u003eThe knurled grip section makes this extension easier to handle when you are guiding a socket into place by hand. That helps when visibility is poor, access is tight, or gloves and oil make smooth chrome tools harder to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e            \u003cli\u003eKnurled rings improve grip and control during setup\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003ePolished finish wipes down easily after shop use\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e        \u003cul\u003e          \u003cli\u003e(1) DeWalt 1\/2 in Drive 5 in Extension\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003c\/ul\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eDrive Size\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e1\/2 in square\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e5 in\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e0.15 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003ePiece Count\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003eBrushed\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003c\/table\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eDrive Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits tools and sockets that use a standard 1\/2 inch square drive connection.\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/ratchet.svg\" alt=\"ratchet\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Tool Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eWorks with 1\/2 inch drive ratchets, breaker bars, and torque wrenches using the same drive size.\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eSocket Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for use with 1\/2 inch drive sockets in general fastening and mechanical service applications.\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAutomotive\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEquipment Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMechanical Repair\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Service Work\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTight-Access Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e      \u003ch3\u003eDeWalt DWMT86407OSP 1\/2 in Drive 5 in Extension Is the Kind of Shop Piece You End Up Using Constantly\u003c\/h3\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis is a straightforward, useful extension that solves a common access problem without adding bulk or gimmicks.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanics, technicians, and serious DIYers working with 1\/2 inch drive sockets on vehicles, equipment, or shop projects.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5 inch length is practical for everyday reach, and the knurled grip is a legit quality-of-life feature when your hands are dirty or space is tight.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a single extension, not a set. If you want multiple reach options in one drawer, you will still want other lengths alongside it.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat drive size does this extension use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses a standard 1\/2 inch square drive.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is this extension?\u003c\/strong\u003e The extension length is 5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sold as a set?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This listing is for one extension.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of work is it best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is best for mechanical and fastening jobs where a ratchet and socket need extra reach to get onto a recessed or obstructed fastener.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DeWalt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249979416870,"sku":"DWMT86407OSP","price":5.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526125_1_5ccdeea4-0b6b-43c4-9366-c30f7b137461.jpg?v=1779887793","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/dewalt-1-2-in-drive-5-in-socket-extension-with-knurled-grip-dwmt86407osp","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}