What kinda Torx sockets should I buy?

[wvrrcarknocker]

I need a set of torx sockets for my road box, T8-T50 at least, I can add T55-T60 later if needed. I want something US made, but will consider quality imports. I am wanting to get the best I can, as I will be using some of these on the side of the road and may be SOL for a while if I break one. Being able to get a warranty replacement is important, but if there is a choice I will probably never have to warranty, that would be my pick. I have accounts with Snap On and Cornwell, and see them every week, but I am not above going outside of these venues for purchasing. That said, i'm hoping you guys can recommend what you feel are the best torx sockets out there, bar none. Thanks guys!

 

[xjfish]

Snap-On. I use them almost daily and believe they are very good. The bits are hard and do break but warranty has never been an issue for me. Maybe someone can chime in on the "gold vs standard" ones...

 

[mr.speaker]

I've had bad experience with most all brands twisting and/or breaking , but I got some snap-on torx sockets on eBay really cheap and they have yet to bend or break..They're not the regular crappy snap-on torx bits, I'm not sure the model number but they are gold.

 

[wvrrcarknocker]

The gold ones are the heavy duty removal set. Not sure what all it means, but I have seen them on the truck several times, and that's what the package always says.

 

[shockwave]

The gold snap on bits are stronger but fitment can be be very tight because of the coating making them stronger

I personally will recommend the vim 3/8 half cut torx as the best and most durable

 

[Ruger_556]

I twisted off 5 different other brands in about 1/2 an hour one day. Bought the standard Snap On's and in the 2 or 3 years I've had them I broke one on an impact.

 

[Heavymetalmechanic]

I have picked up singles of the sizes I need from the gold style snapon ones. I have only distorted one T55, with my whole weight on a 36" breaker bar, it is still usable but I can see the twist in it.

 

[sam.coll]

I have Koken ones in 1/4 and 3/8 drive havnt broken one yet they seem pretty stout, not sure if they would be easily available in the states tho.

 

[nicksnothereman]

I need a set of torx sockets for my road box, T8-T50 at least, I can add T55-T60 later if needed. I want something US made, but will consider quality imports. I am wanting to get the best I can, as I will be using some of these on the side of the road and may be SOL for a while if I break one. Being able to get a warranty replacement is important, but if there is a choice I will probably never have to warranty, that would be my pick. I have accounts with Snap On and Cornwell, and see them every week, but I am not above going outside of these venues for purchasing. That said, i'm hoping you guys can recommend what you feel are the best torx sockets out there, bar none. Thanks guys!

Vim if you're on more of a budget than snap on. Those might be import though.

Depends on your definition of "road use" and your actual usage. Low torque you could get away with husky or kobalt (or worse) but larger sizes (i.e. higher torque fasteners) you'll need better quality stuff.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I have the Snap On golds at home. I'll be buying the VIM for my road box after reading all the glowing reviews on GJ.

 

[wvrrcarknocker]

Budget is secondary to strength. This is gonna be a kit I keep in my truck but it will also be my weekend wrenching kit and see occasional backup if I break something at work. So somewhere between professional use and roadside emergency. It is a budget minded kit, but I wanna put cash where it counts and i'm not afraid to pay for the best.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I have a Cornwell rebranded VIM master set. They are made in Taiwan and are pretty good quality. I wouldn't pay the Cornwell markup (mine came from ebay) for them as I would rather spend the money on a Snap On set, but at VIM pricing they are hard to beat.

 

[sam.coll]

Are we talking Torx sockets as in external torx sockets or Torx bit sockets?

 

[Wamsutta]

I have the standard Snap-on set and they have held up great.

 

[wvrrcarknocker]

Are we talking Torx sockets as in external torx sockets or Torx bit sockets?

Torx bit sockets, I haven't seen much external torx yet.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

wiha

 

[MattPersman]

Wiha doesn't warrnty the bits FYI

 

[HairMetal]

I wish I could get Bondhus torx sockets.They're steel is tough.

 

[Tim37]

I have lisle in my truck and work box. I haven't had any problems but to be honest I don't run in to many torx in my day to day.

 

[Kirbot]

Snap on gold for (probably) the best you can get. I broke plenty of the non gold variaty.


Or harbor freight for the same "S2" type steel, for 1/25 the price. I haven't broken any yet. But every brand breaks if you're working on an old, rusty, torx infested Jeep.

 

[franzdom]

Are we talking Torx sockets as in external torx sockets or Torx bit sockets?

E don't (usually?) run in the sizes he is asking about, they top off at about E20. Also, they are called E- rather than T- .

OP, you honestly can't do better than Snap-On.

 

[malykaii]

Last I checked, cornwell was using vim bits. So you get a domestic socket holding an import bit, not exactly scratching your domestic itch. However, that goes to show how much those vim bits are trusted, even by cornwell. I say just overlook coo on this one, as you can pick up the vim master torx, master hex, half cut torx, and tamper torx add on kit, all for one tool truck torx set.

 

[malykaii]

And did I mention that I have all those sets in my tool box at work that I beat on proffesionally? (I'm too cheap for s.o.) If it works on box trucks, it will serve you well in the trunk as a spare.

 

[HairMetal]

Stahlwille 14a - what is it?

 

[malykaii]

Oh, those. I'm in the market for some quality long pattern SAE wrenches now that I fix trucks. I want some euro flair for variety.

I seriously think the "A" in each of those sets stands for American.

Besides the Hazet set which is a fortune, the other two are discontinued, hence want them used. Sell them to me!!!

 

[malykaii]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C13B5J4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

That in SAE

 

[Adam.C]

The gold snap on bits are stronger but fitment can be be very tight because of the coating making them stronger

That coating is cad plating and it does nothing for the hardness or strength of the tool. It is only a durable corrosion protection.

 

[MattPersman]

I wish I could get Bondhus torx sockets.They're steel is tough.

They do make them


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[General Geoff]

They do make them


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Yes they do.

 

[tjmonsen5]

You could always buy a few extra bits for backup to replace yourself if one breaks while you are out in the field. Snapon gold, the best.

 

[FunkyfullWidth]

I bought a gear wrench set at advanced auto not too long ago. Haven't broken or twisted one yet, but get the feeling it's due. They're warrantied as well. If I were looking for a road set that would be a consideration. There's a parts store on every other corner.

Then again, I use regular snap on's just about everyday and usually only break the t30's on explorer front drive shafts from time to time.

 

[LordPsychon]

If at all possible, try to pick Torx from a manufacturer that offers them as a solid piece instead of as a bit - less likely to break that way. I like my PowerTorques but I also don't use them everyday and I don't overtorque them since I prefer to do things by hand rather than by impact if I can help it so any mechanics that need to use these things daily might do better with Snap-on Golds.

 

[TejDarkmoon]

I use Bondhus. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RH309A/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Nice set and I haven't broken or twisted any yet in 5 months i've had them

 

[maxpower_hd]

I have broken plenty as well but don't have a snap on truck so I haven't switched to those yet. I have had pretty good luck with the Craftsman impact set. I haven't had much lick with any standard sets yet. So for now I just use the impact ones.

 

[crbnfbr]

Wow, $259.15 for the 9pc gold Snap-On set that seems like a lot to me. Those Bondhus sets look nice but do they offer a shorter version than 2"?

 

[Strouty]

Make sure to get both metric and SAE.

 

[thegroundpounder99]

Wow, $259.15 for the 9pc gold Snap-On set that seems like a lot to me. Those Bondhus sets look nice but do they offer a shorter version than 2"?

I bought a set of SO torx and hex bits (36 pcs) It was one of those I need them purchases and I didn't ask the price. A couple months later he had a Blue Point set (87 pcs) and when I found out what that SO set cost I immediately swapped them out......it was $700. I have a lot of SO but that blew my mind. I'd recommend that Blue Point set. Short and long and even has the E-Torx and it was $285. I got so many variations of torx and VIM also makes some good ones.

 

[BFHtime]

1-2 years ago, Snap-On had a deal for heavy duty torx removal sockets in the flyer. It was the usual 10%, and it came with both1/4 and 3/8 dual 80 ratchets.

I had the ratchets already, but my guy let me trade them for flexes, when I offered to pay the difference.

It may have been one of the best deals I have ever had from Snapon.

 

[franzdom]

Make sure to get both metric and SAE.