Does anyone make metric sockets longer than 50mm in 1/4" drive??

[tommydog35]

Does anyone know of any company that makes or has made metric sockets longer than 50mm in 1/4" drive?

 

[Dave455]

Yes, Snap On do. I think they only offer a couple of sizes though (one is 10mm). They’re intended for bumper (fender?) bolts.

For anything a bit ‘non-standard’ I tend to think KoKen, but they only offer 3/8 drive.

Sounds like you have a very specific problem!

 

[Black300zx]

Not sure what your application is, but would a 1/4" drive pass-through ratchet/socket work with a socket less than 50mm deep?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARWRE...z2ucUX-P2aQ62_g7KXAaAgZXEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[neckbrace]

VIM makes an 8-14mm set that skips 9 and 13mm, they're around 4" in length. I think I paid $50 for them. Pretty sure Matco sells a similar set, too.

 

[tommydog35]

Yes, Snap On do. I think they only offer a couple of sizes though (one is 10mm).

I am looking for 12mm, but don't see anything in 1/4" longer than 50mm on the Snap On website?

 

[mr.lemons]

vim makes an 8-14mm set that skips 9 and 13mm, they're around 4" in length. I think i paid $50 for them. Pretty sure matco sells a similar set, too.

vim-edm400

 

[tommydog35]

VIM makes an 8-14mm set that skips 9 and 13mm, they're around 4" in length. I think I paid $50 for them. Pretty sure Matco sells a similar set, too.

I think they would be a a bit too long. Around 60mm long should do it, anything over 80mm, I think I would have clearance problems.

 

[MattT]

I think they would be a a bit too long. Around 60mm long should do it, anything over 80mm, I think I would have clearance problems.

A ~50mm long socket + Snap on TMX1 extension should be under 80mm. I can get a measurement if you think it'll work.

Or if it's got to be all socket a cut and weld on the VIM might be your best option.

 

[sk farmer]

A ~50mm long socket + Snap on TMX1 extension should be under 80mm. I can get a measurement if you think it'll work.

Or if it's got to be all socket a cut and weld on the VIM might be your best option.

this. i have made more than one extra long socket. the trick becomes how deep you need the hex broached and if you need a stop on it. no fun if you run a nut off and it gets "trapped" in the socket between the broach and the open area you add.

it a good use for the extra odd sockets one has laying around. if you have access to a chop saw, some scrap iron, a welder and a grinder one can be hammered out in short order. finish it off with some red paint to prevent loss.

 

[Fedwrench]

SK makes a 10 & 11 mm.

There's the VIM set already mentioned.

Matco offers this set at over $200
https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/SAXDM96/9-PIECE-1-4-DRIVE-EXTRA-DEEP-METRIC-SOCKET-SET/

CTA 1700
https://www.tooltopia.com/cta-tools-1700.aspx

CTA1030 10 & 12 mm extra deep
https://www.tooltopia.com/cta-tools-1030.aspx


Not 1/4 drive but, 3/8 drive:
https://www.tooltopia.com/cta-tools-1099.aspx

 

[scubadoober]

Maybe you could use a 1/4" to 3/8" adapter or 3/8" to 1/4" adapter depending on your ratchet/socket setup with a standard deep well. They usually add around 1/2" (call it 12-13mm), and could still allow you to insert into a hole through the bumper beam to access the bolt head. That would put you right about where you need to be.

 

[Dave455]

I am looking for 12mm, but don't see anything in 1/4" longer than 50mm on the Snap On website?

They’re listed under

Hand Tools
1/4 Drive Tools
Flank Drive Sockets
Long, mm, Chrome.

10mm is STMML10, and it’s 101mm long!

No 12mm though!

 

[BK13]

For anything a bit ‘non-standard’ I tend to think KoKen, but they only offer 3/8 drive.

Huh. All this time I thought they were 1/4", but looking them up I see you are clearly correct!

 

[Dave455]

Huh. All this time I thought they were 1/4", but looking them up I see you are clearly correct!

Yes, it’s a shame!

Generally, if I want anything that’s slightly non standard, like an external Torx, deep, universal socket, I go straight for KoKen, but even they don’t offer this!

O.P. Would a conventional box spanner work for you?

 

[monkeyspanners]

Make one form a box spanner and an old socket, brazed or welded together.

 

[Roundhouse]

Will
One of the socket sets with the hollow extensions and handles work ?

https://www.harborfreight.com/sae-m...MI1vDGiLGu6AIVkYFaBR2u9wdAEAQYASABEgKCQ_D_BwE