I need a 1/2" drive LONG impact extension

[wvrrcarknocker]

Somewhere in the neighborhood of 30-36". I prefer something US made if I can get it. I saw the snap-on 31", and at over $100, its a bit pricy. I'll pay it if I need to in order to stay US made, but i'd rather have something from S-K, Armstrong or Proto (or any other quality US brand for that matter) Can anyone help me? Thanks

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

google it?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00061SNGQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20
.

 

[wvrrcarknocker]

Like I said, i'll pay the high price if needed in order to stay US. I'm just wanting to know what my US options are other than Snap-On. Thanks though.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

I fixed link for you. simple search.

 

[wvrrcarknocker]

Thats a 1/2" to 3/8" Extension/Adapter. I suppose it could work, but i'd rather have a 1/2" all the way.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

when you work on transmissions, 1/2" drive swivel sockets are too big to fit around transmission housing. with 1/2" impact gun and 3/8" swivel socket on end of extension is much better choice. that is why they are made that way.

what are you going to use it on?

 

[wvrrcarknocker]

We use them at work to mount service bodies to trucks, usually 5/8 or 3/4 bolt, need to be long so you can stand in the bed and put the socket/extension between the cab and bed. My coworker had a cheapo chrome one we used to use, but for reasons I won't go into, its not available anymore.

 

[wvrrcarknocker]

Maybe I could use the S-K 36" one, should I be worried about snapping the 3/8" end off? I usually use it with 3/4, 15/16 and 1-1/8 sockets. If I did snap the drive end off, would S-K likely warranty it?

 

[bob15]

Does it really need to be a single extension? What happened to the old fashioned way of jsut putting a few extensions together?

bob

 

[franzdom]

A single extension is a lot nicer, especially in a production environment.

 

[NissanTechWill]

Somewhere in the neighborhood of 30-36". I prefer something US made if I can get it. I saw the snap-on 31", and at over $100, its a bit pricy. I'll pay it if I need to in order to stay US made, but i'd rather have something from S-K, Armstrong or Proto (or any other quality US brand for that matter) Can anyone help me? Thanks

This is the best extension I have ever used. It is designed for transmission work and as someone said earlier, 1/2 swivel sockets are usually too big for ****** work. It is 1/2 on one end and 3/8 locking on the socket end. It is Blue Point, but my SO dealer recommends it over the Snappy branded long extensions.

Here is is the link:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=681786&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Will

 

[dsmnickk90]

Only down side i see with the 3/8 end is finding a 3/8"dr 1-1/8" socket

 

[Bull]

This is the best extension I have ever used. It is designed for transmission work and as someone said earlier, 1/2 swivel sockets are usually too big for ****** work. It is 1/2 on one end and 3/8 locking on the socket end. It is Blue Point, but my SO dealer recommends it over the Snappy branded long extensions.

Here is is the link:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=681786&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Will

I thought BP had become SO's import brand. Why does SO still offer BP items that are made here? Why aren't those just sold as SO items?

 

[Mohawk Dave]

31". Mac. getting closer.... http://www.mactools.com/shoponline/...-drive-3-pc-impact-locking-extension-set.aspx

individual...http://www.mactools.com/shoponline/...944-12-drive-31-impact-locking-extension.aspx

 

[stonesfan68]

Ingersoll-Rand makes one.

Ingersoll-Rand E436H

They are made in Taiwan and carry a lifetime warranty.

Send me a PM and I'll send you a price.

 

[wvrrcarknocker]

I thought BP had become SO's import brand. Why does SO still offer BP items that are made here? Why aren't those just sold as SO items?

I think Blue Point is what they apply to things they outsource, no matter if they are imported or domestic.

 

[JSBriggs]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XIJ7OQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

-Jeff

 

[signcrafter]

I thought BP had become SO's import brand. Why does SO still offer BP items that are made here? Why aren't those just sold as SO items?

Blue point from what I understand is anything snap on doesn't make themselves. There are lots of USA made blue point tools, most are re badged brands like lisle and kastar among others.

 

[Bull]

I think Blue Point is what they apply to things they outsource, no matter if they are imported or domestic.

Blue point from what I understand is anything snap on doesn't make themselves. There are lots of USA made blue point tools, most are re badged brands like lisle and kastar among others.

I'm always learning here on the GJ; thanks guys!

 

[Dave532]

I purchased this a couple years ago and works great: (Proto 1/2" 36" extension)

http://www.toolfetch.com/1-2-inch-drive-577-5465.shtml

I don't remember who the vendor was but mine is USA made.

 

[thaghost87]

Check this out from Matco. If your interested let me know. I can get it for $100 off retail

SCXP3L

 

[rlitman]

Blue point from what I understand is anything snap on doesn't make themselves. There are lots of USA made blue point tools, most are re badged brands like lisle and kastar among others.

Nah, it really isn't that simple.
SnapOn puts both their name and the BluePoint name on both items they make, and items they rebadge.

For the most part, if it was not made by SnapOn, then it gets branded SnapOn if the COO is US, and BluePoint if it was made outside the US.

 

[signcrafter]

Nah, it really isn't that simple.
SnapOn puts both their name and the BluePoint name on both items they make, and items they rebadge.

For the most part, if it was not made by SnapOn, then it gets branded SnapOn if the COO is US, and BluePoint if it was made outside the US.

How come there are a bunch of blue point tools made in the US not by snap on?

 

[rlitman]

I said "for the most part".

In many ways they seem to use the brands interchangeably now.
I have a pair of identical gasket scrapers (same part number too), with the old one being marked SnapOn, and the newer one being marked BluePoint. That's just one example.

Originally, SnapOn was just used for sockets, because they snapped on the ratchet. Blue Point was their wrench line. Things have changed a lot over the years.

 

[adamsredlines]

google it?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00061SNGQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20
.

I'm digging that!
About 1/3 the price of the SO equivalent.

 

[bob15]

A single extension is a lot nicer, especially in a production environment.

I agree if this was in a production environment, but i didn't read that, so if someone is being cheap, put a couple extensions together and you're done.

bob

 

[tkonetzke]

I agree if this was in a production environment, but i didn't read that, so if someone is being cheap, put a couple extensions together and you're done.

bob

I dont like that method, you get wobble at each joint, and with only 3" of space between cab and body(and I assume the body is head sheeted) you are likely to damage some paint. I have a single extension with universal and swivel socket for these. If I may guess are these bodies going on fords with midship tanks?

 

[wvrrcarknocker]

I dont like that method, you get wobble at each joint, and with only 3" of space between cab and body(and I assume the body is head sheeted) you are likely to damage some paint. I have a single extension with universal and swivel socket for these. If I may guess are these bodies going on fords with midship tanks?

Yessir, exactly as you guess. Sometimes I need it to mount some spray units with tanks in the bed that you have to lay on top of, but can't reach the base due to how close together the units are mounted as well.

 

[bob15]

Yessir, exactly as you guess. Sometimes I need it to mount some spray units with tanks in the bed that you have to lay on top of, but can't reach the base due to how close together the units are mounted as well.

Maybe if that info was mentioned in the original post......

Have you looked on e-bay? I counted 4 extensions......

 

[wvrrcarknocker]

Does anyone know what the COO of the Matco SCXP3L is?
http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/SCXP3L/1-2-DRIVE-3-PIECE-LOCKING-IMPACT-EXTENSION-SET/

 

[muskaman67]

Does anyone know what the COO of the Matco SCXP3L is?
http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/SCXP3L/1-2-DRIVE-3-PIECE-LOCKING-IMPACT-EXTENSION-SET/

It should be USA.

 

[wvrrcarknocker]

I was thinking so, but Matco is pretty vague on their website, plus the marking looked like what they put on the ADV line. Guess i'll find. Thanks for the help guys

 

[lilscorpion]

google it?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00061SNGQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20
.

I have this one. Got it so I could get at the upper bell housing bolts on my truck easier. Seems good enough quality and worked like a champ. I also have the 1/2"m x 1/2f version. Both from amazon.

 

[RCStocker]

You have many options.
I know we all like USA made but I would try the cheapest one I could find. My bet is there will not be 20% difference in the quality and it will never matter.

I use long extentions in construcction and my Chinese cheap ones ave worked just as well as my major brand extentions.

There are several other options. I have taken 18 inch extentions and tacked them together with the welder. I am putting in lag screws or tightning nuts on construction bolts.

I also took a short extention of 12 inches and ground it in half then have ground both cut ends to a point. I then slice a pile length wise and cradle the extention with clamps. I build up the weld and rotate it until it is back to the full diamater. They I file or grind it round. I use hig grad steel rod and have never had a problem. The weld if done right is as good as the solid steel.

I would try it with a HF chap one to get the hang of welding it. You will need to go to a steel supply to get a good grade of rod. Don't by HD or Lowe's chap rod. A machinest supply house can order the rod.

Really I would just buy to cheap 18" estentions and tack them together. They will be cheaper than buy good rod.

 

[wvrrcarknocker]

I've got this set coming, thanks for the help guys. http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/SCXP3L/1-2-DRIVE-3-PIECE-LOCKING-IMPACT-EXTENSION-SET/

 

[metaleltr]

I've got this set coming, thanks for the help guys. http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/SCXP3L/1-2-DRIVE-3-PIECE-LOCKING-IMPACT-EXTENSION-SET/

Are those made here? Look like a heck of a deal, looks mike my student price is $99.

 

[camarotoolman]

SK $43, Proto $45 on feebay now.

 

[tkonetzke]

I say good call on going with matco. Very good chance that the cheaper options here will work just as well. But I dont like to go cheap on things that if they were to fail they would cause bodily harm or in this case $100s of damage. The back of the cab and front of the body being dinged and scratched. Which would require the body to be removed to be repaired.

 

[adamsredlines]

Just got my SK 36" in based upon the suggestion here....feels like a beast and it will come in handy for my next trans removal/install.

 

[Farmall450]

Does Allen make one that long? I love the shorter ones by them that I have.