A pass through socket is one of those tools that you don't know you need until you need it. I have found no serious issues with this Gearwrench set. The sockets snap in tightly and require significant force to pop them back out. I like that as it means I have less chance of dropping the socket in an engine compartment were I am unable to reach it. I like that you can reverse the socket without flipping over the wrench. The size of the set might make it a little to large to carry it on the motorcycle but it's a good set to have in the car or truck. The sockets come attached to a plastic holder which isn't anything special but it works. Could be better if it was metal and had a hole in it for hanging it. Since the sockets are passthrough they don't fit on a typical square peg socket holder. I am really happy with the various Gearwrench tools I have and this set is no exception. It works well and is built to get the job done and last a life time or two. Read more

This kit arrived as advertised and described all sealed away in super protective hard plastic. This review is for the GEARWRENCH 11 Piece Pass Through Adjustable Wrench Set | GWPTAW8 We are providing a neutral three star review while we evaluate this instrument further. Below are some initial impressions. The Wrench has a maximum 1-1/8” capacity. The build quality appears to be pretty sweet. The fit and functionality is just ok. The tool's design is a bit frustrating due to its large profile. We find that the claim regarding the tools flexibility to be mainly accurate. The pass-through ratchet provides flexibility and supports some use cases where traditional sockets won't work. E.G. • This tool can be used on long rods and fittings that are incompatible with non-pass-through sockets. Yah. However the tool is fairly big. This defeats efforts to use it in tight spaces. We find that many times we reach for a pass through tool because the task at hand demands a tool that can be used in a very limited space. We were a bit disappointed in the size of this tool for that reason. The sockets fit the following hardware • 12 pt • e—torx • partially rounded hex • spline • square This is a decent value for the money. This is a three star deal. Three stars. Read more

This feels like a good quality wrench, it's got some solid heft to it and the machining and moving parts all work well suggesting it's got the usual good quality Gearwrench build that I'd expect. I've used a number of adjustable wrenches that have some play in the worm drive mechanism but this is rock solid. The movable jaw itself has a little side-to-side and front-to-back wiggle, but not an unusual amount for this price point, it can still grip strongly once adjusted to the right size. Having a reversing mechanism on the ratchet seems a bit silly since you can just flip this over like your average combination wrench, however the actual release mechanism is fiddly enough that it makes having the switchable direction worthwhile. I imagine with use the sockets will be easier to release and it's just a matter of being a little stiff out of the box. Considering I've used other pass-through designs that still have a release button, this certainly could be improved in that area. The combination of an adjustable wrench with a pass-through socket holder isn't something I've looked for before, and isn't as comfortable as holding a built-for-purpose tool, but as something reasonably compact you can toss in a bag or toolbox that won't take up a ton of space it's an interesting idea. This will wind up in the household tool set (the one that everyone but me tends to use). The wrench comes with no case but there is a holder for the sockets, which are designed to handle both metric and imperial duty from 3/8 or 10mm to 3/4 or 19mm. The holder is a simple plastic design that will likely wear out well before the sockets themselves do. It's a nice thought, but it doesn't provide any easy means for mounting it to anything although I can see a few ways around that if you really wanted to. I struggle to consider it great value considering what you can find from other brands, although I've not seen a combo unit like this, so that might be useful to you. One final note, the wrench comes generously lubed. You'll want something to wipe it down with as soon as you pull it out of the package. I'd probably give it a 3.5 if I could. Read more

My first impression of this 8-inch wrench was one of sturdiness and professional quality—there is a serious heft to it when held in hand. I couldn’t find the steel material of the wrench or sockets. The wrench jaw opening can be adjusted using the inscribed scale, which is conveniently etched on both sides of the wrench: one side features the scale in inches, while the other side displays it in millimeters. The maximum scale reading is 26 mm (~1.024 inches), which corresponds to the maximum scaled jaw opening. When the jaws are closed, the scale reading exactly points to zero. The ten provided sockets vary from 3/8 inch to 3/4 inch (9.53 mm to 19.05 mm,) while they are all gripped by the wrench open to 3/4 inches. Both inches and mm are printed boldly on each socket. Unique features include a 3/4-inch ratchet on the other end of the wrench, which provides the user with two ways to grip the socket, depending on the needs of a particular job. Additionally, the ratchet is set on the ‘millimeter side’ of the wrench, locking it in the clockwise or counterclockwise directions. And the wrench+socket and the socket+ratchet allow both combinations to slip around an associated bolt, thereby reaching a countersunk nut. The ‘business end’ of the sockets, which are all inscribed by 12 cogs that allow the socket to grip a variety of fastener types—Hex, Square, 12pt, E-Torx, Partially Rounded Hex, and Spline. These unique features and sturdy construction set this wrench apart, while making it a versatile and professional addition to your toolbox. Read more

This one’s tough to rate. I’m a total Gearwrench fanboy. When I set up the main toolbox in my shop, I went with them over Snap-on, and that wasn’t about price. It was about warranty. Gearwrench is easier to get support for if you're anon-pro who is not on the tool truck route. I say all this to clarify: I’m not here to knock the brand. I genuinely consider anything they make. That said, this passthru wrench set is probably one of the most niche products they’ve put out that isn’t made for a hyper-specific task. It’s solidly built, feels like about 72 teeth, and has a little more slop than some of their tighter ratchets. It does what it’s supposed to do, and it does it well. But there are a few problems. First, it’s bulky. The sockets are noticeably larger than they need to be, and the combined size of an adjustable wrench head and a ratchet mechanism adds significant girth. I photographed it next to my go-to road kit, both holding 14mm sockets, and the difference is obvious. This thing is a chonker. Second, there’s no case. None. Not even a little bag. Which is strange, because this is not a toolbox tool. If you’re somewhere with a proper toolbox, you’re just going to grab the right tool. This kind of hybrid is made for portable use, and yet there’s nothing to store it in. Third, the sockets are proprietary. They only work with this ratchet, and you can’t use this ratchet with your regular sockets. That’s a major limitation, especially if you were hoping this might be a space-saving replacement for your go-bag setup. And that brings me to my use case. I wanted this to maybe replace or augment my current road trip kit. But my little Kobalt set, which you’ll see in the photo, does 90 percent of what I need when I’m on the side of the road. That one stays in my backpack. And yes, I’m absolutely the kind of person who carries a socket set at all times. My daily drivers are between 30 and 60 years old. Things shake loose. Bottom line: I’ll find a use for this, but it’s not going to displace anything in my current lineup. If you need a solid passthru wrench for a very particular use, this one is built well. Just know what you’re getting into. As far as the rating, it loses a star for not having a case and for being SO bulky. But even though I don't necessarily like it for what I intended, I will still rate it highly as long as the purchaser understands what they are buying. Read more