1/2 Drive Sockets

[VeeDub]

First post, I have been reading and learning for awhile. I need some 1/2 drive sockets. Should I get chrome or impacts? Are there any benefits either way? My thought is just get impacts and then I can use them with air tools or a ratchet. Let me know what the GJ thinks.

 

[Kirbot]

The problem with using impact sockets is, clearance, or the lack thereof...
Impact sockets are much thicker.

I have 12 point chrome, and 6 point impact, that covers everything I need.

 

[VeeDub]

Thanks for the info. I need to take off an axle nut torqued to 175 ft lbs can chrome handle that? I assume I am in breaker bar territory to get it off.

 

[Hiball]

Another Option is Chrome Vanadium impacts sockets, They are generally much thinner than there Moly brothers.

 

[Seanbev24]

The best combo IMO is shallow chrome and deep impact sockets. I don't remember the last time I needed a shallow 1/2" impact socket.

 

[Quik208]

The best combo IMO is shallow chrome and deep impact sockets. I don't remember the last time I needed a shallow 1/2" impact socket.

+1 Thats what I have also.