Impact Deep Socket
Do I need impact sockets with my breaker bar?
I recently bought a breaker bar and a 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, and 22mm deep sockets so I can pretty much change any car tire for my car and any friend or coworker who needs a hand. A buddy told me I should only use deep impact sockets with the breaker bar because regular sockets sk and craftsman may break. Do I need impact sockets and will regular ones break while changing a tire?
Impact sockets are best for this, and it isn’t all about inconvenience. Sockets can shatter when they break, and this can and will eventually hurt you. As well, breaking a socket when you are already exerting a heck of a lot of force almost always ends up in damaged knuckles and a boat load of cursing.
You can get away with it in the driveway and the garage, but on a road trip or off road excursion, you don’t want to rely on regular sockets for things like this. It is too easy to break a socket not to have the impact sockets around for jobs like this.
In a perfect world, all lug nuts would only require the application force to remove. Alas, even though my nuts go on at 103 ftlbs with a proper torque wrench every time, they have peaked at more than 300 for removal. Many, many factors can cause this, and even if you do everything right, you are going to end up with a pain in the butt somewhere.
The chance of breaking a socket with a breaker bar is not slim to none, as another answer said, it happens frequently.
It happens so frequently, in fact, that many experienced off pavement travelers will not for one second even consider carrying a regular socket for use on things like lug nuts. It is an impact socket, every time, and that is all.
I realize most people’s vehicle experience occurs in parking lots, driveways, and dealerships, and that is where they get the idea that things work as they should. Craftsman solves everything, Hondas never break, and all the vehicles people have used for decades to travel the world in on expedition are unreliable hunks of junk because JD power and consumer reports say so.
I have news for you all, though. That isn’t the real world. In the real world, we have other tool brands for a reason, and people carry impact sockets for a reason. In the real world, junk yards are chock full of Hondas, and those off pavement classics turn out to be just fine.
Tools break. Craftsman tools break a lot if you are doing real work with them. Some vehicles have easy lugs, true enough, but most will seize at some point or another, and when that happens…
You would give just about anything you own for an impact socket and a larger breaker bar. So, why go without one from the getgo, when you know this will eventually occur?
There was a time when all I could get was Craftsman, and that is fine. Just make sure to go impact or with their pro line where you can for heavier jobs like this, and you will be decent enough.
10pc 1/2″ Drive Mechanics Products Impact Sockets
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Tekton 12 pc 1/2 Deep Impact Socket Set METRIC Warranty $39.99 |
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Tekton 9 pc 3/8″ Deep Impact Metric Socket Set Warranty $29.99 |
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Tekton 12 pc 1/2″ Deep Impact Socket Set SAE Warranty $39.99 |
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Sunex 438MD 3/4″ Drive 6pt Deep Impact Socket – 38mm $27.91 |
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10 PC 1″ ONE INCH DRIVE DR DEEP BIG SIZE AIR BLACK IMPACT SOCKET WRENCH TOOL SET $199.99 |
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Tekton 15 pc 1/2″ Deep Impact Socket Set SAE Warranty $49.99 |
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Wright Tool 4914 1/2″ Drive 6 Points Deep Impact Socket $18.16 |
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38 pc AIR IMPACT DEEP SOCKET SET SAE/METRIC FLANK DR $52.99 |
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Milwaukee 49-66-4432 7/8″ Shockwave Impact Duty Deep Well Socket Adapter $9.49 |
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3 PC TIRE RIM METRIC TORQUE LIMIT LIMITED DEEP IMPACT SOCKET WRENCH TOOL SET $89.99 |
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KD Tools 8 PIece 3/8″ Drive SAE Deep Impact Socket Set $36.86 |
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Grey Pneumatic 3/4″ Drive 6 Point Deep Fractional Impact Socket – 1-1/4″ $25.09 |
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Sunex 3/4″ Drive Deep 6 Point Impact Socket 1 1/4″ $26.87 |
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K Tool International 1/2″ Drive Deep 6 Point Impact Socket 1 1/4″ $21.72 |
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Sunex 1/2″ Drive Deep 6 Point Impact Socket 1 5/16″ $23.41 |
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Metric 9pc 3/8″ DeeP IMPaCT SoCKeT SeT w/Rack-Hand Tool $7.99 |
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New SAE 9pc Chrome 1/2″ Deep Sockets Impact Socket Set $10.17 |
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Proto Professional 3/4″ Dr. 1-7/8″ Deep Impact Socket $37.95 |
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Grey Pneumatic 1/2″ Dr 5/8″ Deep Impact Socket $9.95 |
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Proto Professinnal 3/4″ Dr. Deep 1-1/8″ Impact Socket $17.95 |
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Snap-On 5/8″ Deep 1/2″ Dr. Impact Socket SIM200 $9.95 |
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Snap-On 13/16″ Deep 1/2″ Dr. Impact Socket SIM260 USA $10.95 |
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3/4″ DR DRIVE DEEP BLACK IMPACT SOCKET WRENCH TOOL SET DUAL SIZE METRIC AND SAE $139.99 |
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SAE 9PC 1/2″ DEEP IMPACT SOCKET SET DRIVE SOCKETS TOOLS $11.49 |
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NEW 9pc 1/2″ Dr AIR IMPACT WRENCH ‘FORGED’ SAE DEEP SOCKET SET ON A SNAP IN RAIL $17.93 |
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Snap-On Impact Socket Set 23 Pieces 3/4 3/8 Standard Metric Deep Well 6 point $202.50 |
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MATCO 1/2″ DRIVE 6pt 1/2″ DEEP IMPACT SOCKET $10.00 |
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CORNWELL 1/4″ DRIVE 7/16″ 6pt DEEP IMPACT SOCKET $6.00 |
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Sunex 1811 10 Piece 1/4″ Drive Deep SAE Impact Socket S $43.48 |
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1/2″ INCH DR DRIVE 12 POINT DEEP IMPACT METRIC MM SOCKET TOOL SET FOR WRENCH $169.99 |
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SK 4051 28 Piece 6 Point Standard and Deep Fractional Impact Socket Set $210.99 |
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NEW 9 PC DEEP SOCKET SET 1/4″ SAE IMPACT SOCKETS $12.48 |
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9PC (SAE) 3/8″ Dr. Deep Impact Socket Set Hand Tools $19.98 |
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NEW METRIC 9PC CHROME 1/2″ DEEP IMPACT SOCKET SET $20.98 |
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Ingersoll Rand SK4M4L 1/2” Drive 4 Piece Impact Wrench Deep Metric Nut Socket $45.99 |
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9 pc 1″ Dr. SAE DEEP Air Impact Socket Set $149.99 |
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NEW Craftsman 12pc 1/2″ MM/Metric Deep Laser Impact Socket Set 6pt Black $45.00 |
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NEW Craftsman 12pc 1/2″ SAE/STD Deep Laser Impact Socket Set 6pt Standard $37.00 |
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15 pc 1/2″ Dr. Deep Impact Air Impact Socket Set Metric $19.79 |
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3/8 DR PRO AUTO MECHANIC AIR IMPACT WRENCH SAE DEEP SOCKET SET ON A SNAP IN RAIL $9.99 |
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SUU-218D Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 9/16″ Impact Socket Deep $17.61 |
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SUU-246D Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 1-7/16″ Impact Socket Deep $27.76 |
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SUU-216D Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 1/2″ Impact Socket Deep $17.22 |
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SUU-242D Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 1-5/16″ Impact Socket Deep $27.18 |
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SUU-232ZMD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 12 Point Deep Impact Socket 32mm $23.57 |
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SUU-2653 Sunex Tools 1/2″ Dr. Deep 14 pc. Metric Impact Socket Set $79.41 |
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SUU-2672 Sunex Tools 15 Piece 1/2″ Drive 12 Point Deep Metric Impact Socket Set $117.79 |
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SUU-312MD Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 12mm Impact Socket Deep $15.66 |
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SUU-2838 Sunex Tools 4 pc. 6-Point Deep Spindle Nut Impact Socket Set $65.62 |
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SUU-310D Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 5/16″ Impact Socket Deep $15.36 |
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SUU-310UMD Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 10mm Impact Socket Universal Deep $25.24 |
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SUU-315MD Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 15mm Impact Socket Deep $16.10 |
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SUU-224UD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 3/4″ Impact Socket Universal Deep $29.39 |
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SUU-228D Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 7/8″ Impact Socket Deep $19.46 |
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SUU-2619 Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 19mm Impact Socket Extra Thin Wall Deep $18.99 |
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SUU-215MD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 15mm Impact Socket Deep $18.64 |
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SUU-223MD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 23mm Impact Socket Deep $19.86 |
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SUU-221MD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 21mm Impact Socket Deep $19.78 |
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SUU-240D Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 1-1/4″ Impact Socket Deep $25.76 |
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SUU-307MD Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 7mm Impact Socket Deep $15.95 |
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SUU-216MD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 16mm Impact Socket Deep $18.80 |
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SUU-2802 Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 36mm Impact Socket Deep Spindle Nut $27.38 |
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SUU-314MD Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 14mm Impact Socket Deep $16.10 |
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SUU-313MD Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 13mm Impact Socket Deep $17.23 |
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SUU-244D Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 1-3/8″ Impact Socket Deep $27.65 |
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SUU-217MD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 17mm Impact Socket Deep $18.85 |
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SUU-236D Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 1-1/8″ Impact Socket Deep $24.19 |
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SUU-226D Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 13/16″ Impact Socket Deep $19.70 |
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SUU-224UMD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 6 Point Deep Universal Impact Socket 24mm $31.90 |
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SUU-2621 Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 21mm Impact Socket Extra Thin Wall Deep $20.03 |
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SUU-218MD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 18mm Impact Socket Deep $19.04 |
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SUU-222D Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 11/16″ Impact Socket Deep $18.18 |
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SUU-322MD Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 22mm Impact Socket Deep $17.75 |
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SUU-442MD Sunex Tools 3/4″ Drive Impact Socket, Deep, 42mm $37.75 |
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SUU-230ZMD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 12 Point Deep Impact Socket 30mm $22.95 |
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SUU-215UMD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 15mm Impact Socket Universal Deep $28.00 |
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SUU-4681 Sunex Tools 3/4″ Drive Deep 8 Piece SAE Impact Socket Set $107.62 |
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SUU-311MD Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 11mm Impact Socket Deep $15.36 |
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SUU-224D Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 3/4″ Impact Socket Deep $19.08 |
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SUU-219MD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 19mm Impact Socket Deep $19.22 |
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SUU-2834 Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 34mm Impact Socket Deep Spindle Nut $25.41 |
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SUU-248D Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 1-1/2″ Impact Socket Deep $30.73 |
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SUU-226MD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 26mm Impact Socket Deep $22.25 |
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SUU-2622 Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 22mm Impact Socket Extra Thin Wall Deep $20.53 |
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SUU-315UMD Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 15mm Impact Socket Universal Deep $26.22 |
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SUU-221UMD Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 6 Point Deep Universal Impact Socket 21mm $29.48 |
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SUU-2724 Sunex Tools 4 Piece 1/2″ Drive Deep Thin Wall Flip Impact Socket Set $40.12 |
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SUU-456D Sunex Tools 3/4″ Drive 1-3/4″ Impact Socket Deep $39.97 |
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SUU-318UMD Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 18mm Impact Socket Universal Deep $26.22 |
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SUU-533MD Sunex Tools 1″ Drive 33mm Impact Socket Deep $38.84 |
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SUU-436MD Sunex Tools 3/4″ Drive 36mm Impact Socket Deep $30.51 |
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SUU-310MD Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 10mm Impact Socket Deep $15.07 |
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SUU-468D Sunex Tools 3/4″ Drive 6 Point Deep Impact Socket – 2-1/8″ $60.40 |
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SUU-2658 Sunex Tools 10 pc. 6-Point Deep Universal Metric Impact Socket Set $138.45 |
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SUU-313UMD Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 13mm Impact Socket Universal Deep $25.24 |
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SUU-308MD Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 8mm Impact Socket Deep $15.59 |
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SUU-444D Sunex Tools 3/4″ Drive 1-3/8″ Impact Socket Deep $33.49 |
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SUU-234D Sunex Tools 1/2″ Drive 1-1/16″ Impact Socket Deep $22.01 |
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SUU-324D Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 3/4″ Impact Socket Deep $17.35 |
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SUU-332D Sunex Tools 3/8″ Drive 1″ Impact Socket Deep $18.95 |
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DEWALT DW2169 Impact-Driver-Ready Accessory Set, 38-Piece $59.38 DEWALT’s DW2169 38-piece impact-driver-ready accessory set contains a wide array of add-ons that expand the task possibilities of an impact driver. It’s an ideal set for any contractor, construction worker, electricians, cabinet installer, DIY enthusiast, or other impact driver user who wants to increase the amount of jobs and situations within which they can use their impact driver. DW2169 38-Pi… |
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Sunforce 50022 5-Watt Solar Battery Trickle Charger $49.95 Solar Power Chargers for your 12V batteries and accessories. Power-up anywhere, affordably! These Solar Power devices grab free “juice” from the sun! They extend the life of your 12V batteries, maintain the charge and allow you to run various electronics (deer feeders, landscaping pumps, etc.) from your batteries. Clean, silent operation… with both cigarette lighter adapter and battery clamps. T… |
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TEKTON 4888 3/8-Inch and 1/2-Inch Drive Impact Socket Set, SAE/Metric, 38-Piece $51.99 Heavy-duty Socket Construction |
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Sunex 3660 Socket Set Impact 3/8In. Drive 10Pc Deep Met Univ Sunex 3660 Features and Benefits: -Forged from the finest chrome molybdenum alloy steel – the best choice for strength and durability. -Radius corner design – to extend the life of fasteners. -Heavy molded storage tray. -Fully guaranteed.No doubt, Sunex tools offer one of the most complete and toughest Impact Socket lines around. This 3/8″ drive, deep universal impact socket set is des… |
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Chicago Pneumatic High Torque Deep Well Impact Sockets – 1/2In. Drive, 9-Pc. SAE Set, Model# S4009D Chicago Pneumatics line of premium high-performance sockets combine strength, durability, looks and top quality. From tough, chrome-moly steel construction to the laser-etched, easy-to-read socket size, these are the only impact sockets youll ever need. Each set packaged in a sturdy case…. |
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Stanley 97-126 11 Piece 1/2-Inch Drive Metric Deep Impact Socket Set $24.95 … |
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Craftsman 12pc Deep Impact Socket Set, Standard 1/2 Drive $70.00 Includes 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 1, 1-1/16″… |
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Kd Tools 84869 $23.53 … |
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Grey Pneumatic 1313UMD 13 Piece 1/2 Drive 6 Point Deep Metric Universal Impact Socket Set $145.62 features and benefits made of high quality steel (chrome-molybdenum) engineered specifically for use with impact tools using the most up to date industrial specifications made to transfer the pressure from the thinnest part of the socket wall toward the thicker section resulting in increased strength packaged in a molded storage case lifetime warranty this deep metric universal impact socket set f… |
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Kd Tools 84868 $23.36 … |
