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# **1 7/8 socket**

**Skip it****39/100 **

a small market ($65K/yr) — 1 7/8 socket doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$65K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+168.7%**

**Products**

**16**

**Brands**

**12**

was 13 a year ago

**Sellers**

**46**

**Price range**

**$15.07–$37.37**

**Returns**

**2.4%**

**Rating**

**4.8★**

**Skip it**

Scored 39/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**73**

 ×0.30

Competition

**30**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**20**

 ×0.10

Returns

**81**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +168.7% year over year.

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## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

## **Competition**

- Sunex Tools24% - MIXPOWER22% - ReluxGo19% - TEKTON9% - Jetech6% - CASOMAN5% - Other (6 brands)14%

The top 5 products take 70% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 12 brands and 46 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**12 **▼falling

was 13 a year ago

**Sellers**

**46**

**Top 5 brand share**

**81%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![SUNEX TOOLS 260 1/2-Inch Drive 1-7/8-Inch Impact Socket](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JY2-478UL.jpg) [**SUNEX TOOLS 260 1/2-Inch Drive 1-7/8-Inch Impact Socket**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006L232CE)

Sunex Tools$23.554.8★51120%▼falling

2
![ReluxGo Mainshaft Sprocket 1 7/8 Socket with 1/2 Drive for 1936-2006 Harley-Davidson Big Twins Engine & Twin Cam 1 7/8 Wrench Main Shaft Pulley Socket Tool Harley Davidson Specialty Tool Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nv7epLKxL.jpg) [**ReluxGo Mainshaft Sprocket 1 7/8 Socket with 1/2 Drive for 1936-2006 Harley-Davidson Big Twins Engine & Twin Cam 1 7/8 Wrench Main Shaft Pulley Socket Tool Harley Davidson Specialty Tool Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9Y8MLQX)

ReluxGo$19.764.8★15419%▲rising

3
![MIXPOWER 3/4 Drive Deep Impact Socket CR-MO 1-7/8 SAE 6 Point Axle Nut Impact Grade Socket for Easy Removal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31LWkZPu03L.jpg) [**MIXPOWER 3/4 Drive Deep Impact Socket CR-MO 1-7/8 SAE 6 Point Axle Nut Impact Grade Socket for Easy Removal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2QCFXSW)

MIXPOWER$16.874.8★45316%▲rising

4
![TEKTON 1/2 Inch Drive x 1-7/8 Inch Shallow 6-Point Impact Socket | SID22048](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Gxc5cWEeL.jpg) [**TEKTON 1/2 Inch Drive x 1-7/8 Inch Shallow 6-Point Impact Socket | SID22048**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH7JQMMP)

TEKTON$21.004.8★3,3349%▲rising

5
![CASOMAN 1/2 Drive Spindle Axle Nut Impact Socket Set 6 Point CR-MO 1-13/16 1-7/8 1-15/16 2 inch 4PC 1/2-Inch Impact Socket Set Heavy Duty Use In Removing And Installing Axle Nuts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QlTiqpIGL.jpg) [**CASOMAN 1/2 Drive Spindle Axle Nut Impact Socket Set 6 Point CR-MO 1-13/16 1-7/8 1-15/16 2 inch 4PC 1/2-Inch Impact Socket Set Heavy Duty Use In Removing And Installing Axle Nuts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D3H7XQB)

CASOMAN$32.164.8★6925%▼falling

6
![MIXPOWER 1/2-Inch Drive Deep Impact Socket Set Inch Cr-Mo 6 Point 1-13/16 1-7/8 1-15/16 2 4-Pieces 1/2 Dr. Spindle Axle Nut Impact Socket Set Impact Grade](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41W+Jj+dPuL.jpg) [**MIXPOWER 1/2-Inch Drive Deep Impact Socket Set Inch Cr-Mo 6 Point 1-13/16 1-7/8 1-15/16 2 4-Pieces 1/2 Dr. Spindle Axle Nut Impact Socket Set Impact Grade**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L4RX9T6)

MIXPOWER$37.374.7★3085%▲rising

7
![SUNEX TOOLS 260d 1/2-Inch Drive 1-7/8-Inch Deep Impact Socket](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jhKUlyOjL.jpg) [**SUNEX TOOLS 260d 1/2-Inch Drive 1-7/8-Inch Deep Impact Socket**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MPBZTW)

Sunex Tools$28.034.8★1434%▲rising

8
![TIWINTUL 3/4 Inch Drive Impact Socket 1-7/8 Anti-Rounding 6-Point Design SAE Socket Heat-Treated CR-MO Black Phosphate Finish Axle Nut Socket for Auto Repair Easy Removal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31W+TMVWtrL.jpg) [**TIWINTUL 3/4 Inch Drive Impact Socket 1-7/8 Anti-Rounding 6-Point Design SAE Socket Heat-Treated CR-MO Black Phosphate Finish Axle Nut Socket for Auto Repair Easy Removal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F18G7SWN)

TIWINTUL$15.074.5★933%▼falling

9
![Jetech 3/4 Inch Drive 1-7/8 Standard Impact Socket SAE Heat-Treated Chrome Molybdenum Alloy Steel (Cr-Mo) 6-Point Design for Heavy-Duty Machinery & Equipment Repair](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FP67N3JYL.jpg) [**Jetech 3/4 Inch Drive 1-7/8 Standard Impact Socket SAE Heat-Treated Chrome Molybdenum Alloy Steel (Cr-Mo) 6-Point Design for Heavy-Duty Machinery & Equipment Repair**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081PSZ4W9)

Jetech$16.654.8★7683%—flat

10

![Mayouko 4PCS 1/2 Drive Spindle Axle Nut Impact Socket Set 1-13/16 1-7/8 1-15/16 2 Inch CR-MO Deep 6 Point](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41t8QE4FzbL.jpg) [**Mayouko 4PCS 1/2 Drive Spindle Axle Nut Impact Socket Set 1-13/16 1-7/8 1-15/16 2 Inch CR-MO Deep 6 Point**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1737G2J)

Mayouko$37.144.6★2193%▼falling

11

![CRAFTSMAN Shallow Socket SAE 3/4-Inch Drive 1-7/8-Inch 12-Point (CMMT47787)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417LymC3p1L.jpg) [**CRAFTSMAN Shallow Socket SAE 3/4-Inch Drive 1-7/8-Inch 12-Point (CMMT47787)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QLV4Z2X)

CRAFTSMAN$25.654.8★4213%▲rising

12

![JETECH 3/4 Drive 1-7/8 Deep Impact Socket 6-Point SAE Impact Socket Heat-Treated Chrome Molybdenum (Cr-Mo) Alloy Steel Extra Length for Heavy-Duty Truck & Industrial Applications](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31WfoMHPj0L.jpg) [**JETECH 3/4 Drive 1-7/8 Deep Impact Socket 6-Point SAE Impact Socket Heat-Treated Chrome Molybdenum (Cr-Mo) Alloy Steel Extra Length for Heavy-Duty Truck & Industrial Applications**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081P4TDV3)

Jetech$22.124.8★7692%▲rising

13

![MAXPOWER 3/4 Inch Drive 1-7/8 inch Deep Impact Socket with 6-Point Design Made with Heat-Treated Chrome Molybdenum Steel SAE](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aWHP6H25L.jpg) [**MAXPOWER 3/4 Inch Drive 1-7/8 inch Deep Impact Socket with 6-Point Design Made with Heat-Treated Chrome Molybdenum Steel SAE**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMDZX2WJ)

MAXPOWER$15.504.7★372%▼falling

14

![MIXPOWER 1/2-Inch Drive Impact Socket Set Inch Cr-Mo 6 Point 1-13/16 1-7/8 1-15/16 2 4-Piece 1/2 Dr. Spindle Axle Nut Impact Socket Set Impact Grade](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4144hTftihS.jpg) [**MIXPOWER 1/2-Inch Drive Impact Socket Set Inch Cr-Mo 6 Point 1-13/16 1-7/8 1-15/16 2 4-Piece 1/2 Dr. Spindle Axle Nut Impact Socket Set Impact Grade**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R9G3QLZ)

MIXPOWER$31.304.7★3081%—flat

15

![1/2 Drive Deep Impact Socket Set 8-Piece SAE Wheel Axle Nut Wrench Large Sockets Standard Adapter 1-11/16 1-9/16 1-3/8 1-7/16 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4 Imperial Spindle Joint Torque Bearing Locknut Truck](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GF-ZgZAIL.jpg) [**1/2 Drive Deep Impact Socket Set 8-Piece SAE Wheel Axle Nut Wrench Large Sockets Standard Adapter 1-11/16 1-9/16 1-3/8 1-7/16 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4 Imperial Spindle Joint Torque Bearing Locknut Truck**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9KTRGQP)

ELEAD$35.254.9★551%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 16 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![SUNEX TOOLS 260 1/2-Inch Drive 1-7/8-Inch Impact Socket](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JY2-478UL.jpg)**SUNEX TOOLS 260 1/2-Inch Drive 1-7/8-Inch Impact Socket** Sunex Tools**$23.55**4.8★511 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006L232CE) [![ReluxGo Mainshaft Sprocket 1 7/8 Socket with 1/2 Drive for 1936-2006 Harley-Davidson Big Twins Engine & Twin Cam 1 7/8 Wrench Main Shaft Pulley Socket Tool Harley Davidson Specialty Tool Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nv7epLKxL.jpg)**ReluxGo Mainshaft Sprocket 1 7/8 Socket with 1/2 Drive for 1936-2006 Harley-Davidson Big Twins Engine & Twin Cam 1 7/8 Wrench Main Shaft Pulley Socket Tool Harley Davidson Specialty Tool Kit** ReluxGo**$19.76**4.8★154 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9Y8MLQX) [![MIXPOWER 3/4 Drive Deep Impact Socket CR-MO 1-7/8 SAE 6 Point Axle Nut Impact Grade Socket for Easy Removal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31LWkZPu03L.jpg)**MIXPOWER 3/4 Drive Deep Impact Socket CR-MO 1-7/8 SAE 6 Point Axle Nut Impact Grade Socket for Easy Removal** MIXPOWER**$16.87**4.8★453 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2QCFXSW) [![TEKTON 1/2 Inch Drive x 1-7/8 Inch Shallow 6-Point Impact Socket | SID22048](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Gxc5cWEeL.jpg)**TEKTON 1/2 Inch Drive x 1-7/8 Inch Shallow 6-Point Impact Socket | SID22048** TEKTON**$21.00**4.8★3,334 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH7JQMMP) [![CASOMAN 1/2 Drive Spindle Axle Nut Impact Socket Set 6 Point CR-MO 1-13/16 1-7/8 1-15/16 2 inch 4PC 1/2-Inch Impact Socket Set Heavy Duty Use In Removing And Installing Axle Nuts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QlTiqpIGL.jpg)**CASOMAN 1/2 Drive Spindle Axle Nut Impact Socket Set 6 Point CR-MO 1-13/16 1-7/8 1-15/16 2 inch 4PC 1/2-Inch Impact Socket Set Heavy Duty Use In Removing And Installing Axle Nuts** CASOMAN**$32.16**4.8★692 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D3H7XQB) [![MIXPOWER 1/2-Inch Drive Deep Impact Socket Set Inch Cr-Mo 6 Point 1-13/16 1-7/8 1-15/16 2 4-Pieces 1/2 Dr. Spindle Axle Nut Impact Socket Set Impact Grade](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41W+Jj+dPuL.jpg)**MIXPOWER 1/2-Inch Drive Deep Impact Socket Set Inch Cr-Mo 6 Point 1-13/16 1-7/8 1-15/16 2 4-Pieces 1/2 Dr. Spindle Axle Nut Impact Socket Set Impact Grade** MIXPOWER**$37.37**4.7★308 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L4RX9T6) [![SUNEX TOOLS 260d 1/2-Inch Drive 1-7/8-Inch Deep Impact Socket](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jhKUlyOjL.jpg)**SUNEX TOOLS 260d 1/2-Inch Drive 1-7/8-Inch Deep Impact Socket** Sunex Tools**$28.03**4.8★143 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MPBZTW) [![TIWINTUL 3/4 Inch Drive Impact Socket 1-7/8 Anti-Rounding 6-Point Design SAE Socket Heat-Treated CR-MO Black Phosphate Finish Axle Nut Socket for Auto Repair Easy Removal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31W+TMVWtrL.jpg)**TIWINTUL 3/4 Inch Drive Impact Socket 1-7/8 Anti-Rounding 6-Point Design SAE Socket Heat-Treated CR-MO Black Phosphate Finish Axle Nut Socket for Auto Repair Easy Removal** TIWINTUL**$15.07**4.5★93 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F18G7SWN)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**22%

*“Worth the $”*

**Quality-Overall**20%

*“These are well made”*

**Socket/Port/Plug**17%

*“Good Socket, Great Value”*

**Size-Overall**9%

*“Great fit”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Works as described”*

**Efficiency**5%

*“Working perfectly”*

**Durability**5%

*“Well made, durable”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Good tool”*

**Weight Heavy**4%

*“Heavy duty”*

**Connectivity-Overall**1%

*“Good sturdy socket”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**40%

*“DISREGARD THE INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS OR YOU WILL FIND IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THE NUT OFF”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Seemed a bit expensive until I saw the prices on others in the market”*

**Durability**7%

*“I cannot tell you how it lasted in use”*

**Assembly/Installation**7%

*“Wrong instructions”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall74% - Socket/Port/Plug7% - Compatibility-Overall5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product3% - Thickness3% - Functionality-Overall2% - Defective Material/Parts1% - Value For Money1% - Assembly/Installation1% - Quality-Overall1%