# Anyone have a gator grip socket I can borrow? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [April 15, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992 "2013-04-15T05:05:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/1 "2013-04-15T05:05:01Z")
I know it sounds a bit gimmicky, but I’ve exhausted all other option on a rounded plug at this point. Anyone got one, or know where I can buy one locally? Need one ASAP, today if possible. ---
**Author:** ![lorge1989](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lorge1989/32/6153_2.png) [@lorge1989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lorge1989)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/2 "2013-04-15T08:45:14Z")
I had a similar problem before. Ended up buying this: > **[Irwin 3094001 Bolt Extractor Set, 5 Piece, 3/8" to 5/8"](https://www.jbtoolsales.com/irwin-3094001-bolt-extractor-set-5-piece-3-8-to-5-8/)** > > Buy Irwin 3094001 Bolt Extractor Set, 5 Piece, 3/8" to 5/8" with an everyday low price and fast shipping! JB Tool Sales ![http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server4900/f4083/products/2730/images/8799/AMT-3094001 __83060__ 08997.1345060644.1280.1280.jpg](http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server4900/f4083/products/2730/images/8799/AMT-3094001 __83060__ 08997.1345060644.1280.1280.jpg) It worked excellent. Advance Auto sells em if you want to buy. But if you want to borrow them LMK. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/3 "2013-04-15T09:37:34Z")
Use a bolt extractor or “Twist Out” socket. Those Gator Grips are bullshit. I know Harbor Frieght carries a cheap set or if you know the rough size you can buy a single socket for what you need. The reverse spiral work the best: ![http://www.matcotools.com/ProductImages/mbx5.jpg](http://www.matcotools.com/ProductImages/mbx5.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/4 "2013-04-15T09:43:07Z")
^ +1 to Luke. I have a Craftsman set of those and they work amazingly well. ---
**Author:** ![lorge1989](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lorge1989/32/6153_2.png) [@lorge1989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lorge1989)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/5 "2013-04-15T09:52:12Z")
Those are pretty much what I suggested except you need the deep well for a spark plug. Those shallow ones will not work. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/6 "2013-04-15T10:59:11Z")
Thanks guys, drvnkd already came through for me with both a gator grip, and a set of extractor sockets. Thanks again. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/7 "2013-04-15T11:07:50Z")
> [@lorge1989](#): > > Those are pretty much what I suggested except you need the deep well for a spark plug. Those shallow ones will not work. I took “plug” as in a Oil/Trans/Diff Plug. Not SparkPlug…yes, those would not work on spark plugs. > [@91MR2](#): > > Thanks guys, drvnkd already came through for me with both a gator grip, and a set of extractor sockets. Thanks again. See. He **IS** helpful. ---
**Author:** ![lorge1989](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lorge1989/32/6153_2.png) [@lorge1989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lorge1989)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/8 "2013-04-15T11:10:18Z")
> [@LUKE\_L](#): > > I took “plug” as in a Oil/Trans/Diff Plug. Not SparkPlug…yes, those would not work on spark plugs. Oh, good point. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/9 "2013-04-15T12:06:15Z")
What… No mention of the Aero-Kroil? > **[Kano Laboratories LLC | Founded in 1939](https://www.kanolabs.com/)** > > The Industry Leader in Professional-Grade Penetrating Oils, Lubricants and Grease. Our family of brands includes Kroil and Super Lube®. ---------- Post added at 03:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:03 PM ---------- > [@LUKE\_L](#): > > See. He is _ **Awesome** _. Fixed ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/10 "2013-04-15T13:43:01Z")
[quote=“drvnkd,post:9,topic:229992"”] Fixed [/quote] My mistake… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/11 "2013-04-15T14:45:17Z")
Well, did it work? ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/12 "2013-04-15T14:45:53Z")
It worked! Thanks again, driven kid! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/13 "2013-04-15T14:46:21Z")
WooP! ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/14 "2013-04-15T16:13:30Z")
+1 to drunk’d! ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/15 "2013-07-11T07:41:00Z")
So… Did you get your $25 plugs yet? ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2014, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/16 "2014-01-21T09:16:13Z")
4/15/13 aye… ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2014, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/17 "2014-01-21T10:26:57Z")
To perpetuate this even further - we will get lunch next week, I’ll tell you ahead of time that I will bring it, only to purposely not bring it, yet also forget my wallet so you have to handle the whole check to boot…savy? ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2014, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/18 "2014-01-21T11:15:49Z")
Like I carry enough money for that. I’ll wear my running shoes. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2014, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/19 "2014-11-14T12:44:43Z")
Lunch? Maybe you bring my socket? ![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34004&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34004&stc=1) ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992/20 "2015-11-09T10:43:05Z")
Is it bad, that after all these years, I hav enot needed to use that socket once. Nor, could I if I needed it 😃 [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-gator-grip-socket-i-can-borrow/229992.md?page=2)