I don’t even know why I keep on using the 1/2 snap on wobble head extension.Maybe im doing something wrong but this is my second replacement in a year .Used it on strut and it just snapped.And No I did not use a impact gun.Anyways the Replacement I got today in the mail is slightly different.
It broke again....Snap on
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Wamsutta
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I have never used a wobble extension in my life. Guess I don't need one.
plinker
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I prefer not to have to use wobbles for anything I dont have to. They are handy at times though.
It’s a waste
Partsguy57
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I agree with plinker. Handy at times.
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d.mcfarland
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What's the date code on the broken one?
Based just off the chrome color it looks like pre-2010.
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joel63
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I love wobbles. Use my 1/2" and 3/8" daily.
Guess what? Got em at HF. Pittsburgh brand. Never broken one.
ouch lol
I didnt have high expectations. Figured I'd replace with mac or matco when they broke but they never have.
Negen
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Koken makes the best wobble extensions for what's its worth
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Iluvbeer
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I’d write them and explain that you paid 10x the price of other leading brands so this would never happen.
laser3kw
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I broke one within a couple of weeks of purchase. Took it back and was given a new one on the spot! I didn't know they were "guaranteed for life"I love wobbles. Use my 1/2" and 3/8" daily.
Guess what? Got em at HF. Pittsburgh brand. Never broken one.
So we're mad because it only lasted 24 years?1995
Todd.Brock
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I bought a set of SK wobbles in the late 90’s. I have popped a couple of them. They don’t like high torque situations. I got tired of the SK antics for replacement so I switched to snap on and they have yet to break.
My 3/8 HF wobble broke the first time I used it to take off a CV axle nut... pos.
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My 3/8 HF wobble broke the first time I used it to take off a CV axle nut... pos.
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I have one left intact from HF. The rest are broken. In my opnion, II love wobbles. Use my 1/2" and 3/8" daily.
Guess what? Got em at HF. Pittsburgh brand. Never broken one.
think by design they all are just inherently weak.
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plinker
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I use the Sunex impact wobbles fairly often, I have broke a couple, easy enough to warranty. I do tend to cringe when using any wobble extension bigger then 1/4 drive.
KnurledNut
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Lets see a picture of the drive end...
Wobbles will be by nature of design weaker than the regular style due too the reduced thickness of CR-V so it can wobble. I really like my 'wobble plus' extensions as you can use them as regular extension with more metal engaged. Perhaps the OP might like wobble plus if he uses his wobble in cases where normal extension would be fine out of convenience. 24 years commercial use is not to bad for a tool that is a design compromise as far as strength goes. I'd be happy if my Taiwan wobbles lasted that long, 24 years commercial use is like 250years homeowner use minimum. I've never liked how a wobble engages a socket it such a small point of engagement IMO but a necessary evil for the tool to function.
anndel
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Wobbles are handy to have. I have several Snap-on sets, locking and non-locking sets.
2ndGearRubber
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Nice angle, and nice to use; but I've had two failures. One drive end snapped with little force, detent ball fell out of another; definitely under a year of service, maybe less than 6 months.
I wanted wobble plus, thought these would be a cheaper option. Still bought the wobble plus snap-ons, have the kokens still.
quattro_sinko
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They should rename the wobbles Snap Off
jeepinerdeep
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Sounds like the torque requirement is higher than a 1/2 wobble design will allow. I don't think you are going to fix that. Can you change to a universal extension or special universal socket combo for this task?
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2ndGearRubber
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I believe the "SX" prefix means 1/2 drive.
Not sure how one would use a chrome 1/2 wobble in strut replacement.
jeepinerdeep
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Good eye. My bad. This fella is SOL I guess.
Iluvbeer
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You very well may be right however, you’re also not prepaying for 5 replacements like you are with SO. Food for thought...
I never said I did a strut replacement, and you probably never worked on a 2017 Audi A6 crazy tight engine compartments.
Heaven forbid a 3/8” extension break when used to remove a 36mm nut torqued to 200 ft-lbs! I just can’t understand the junk people are selling these days!
I don’t know why either. They are weaker than normal extensions because a sizable portion of the surface area in the drive end got machined off.
But if it’s the only thing that will work just keep (ab)using the warranty and get the job done. Maybe there was a method that didn’t require breaking tools. I wasn’t there so I’m not going to second guess.
pretty much