12 pt. 1/2" impact sockets

[JMorrison4371]

what are the best 12 pt. 1/2" drive impact sockets to buy? i like the Matco ADV's, and the short Mac's in the metal tray. I really want the Ingersoll Rand set but they dont have 12 pts. Any suggestions?

 

[diesel research]

Metric or sae?

Really need 1/2" drive?

I only have 1 1/2" drive 12pt impact but about 10 3/8 drive.

The matco ADV are the economy import line, right? If you are ok with import, just go right to the source. grey pneumatic or sunex. No I did not say they make matcos new economy line.

 

[JMorrison4371]

sunex are nice sockets and I really just need a 19mm, 21mm, 22mm, 7/8, and either a 24mm or 15/16. There gonna be used for lug nuts and I would prefer 12 pt. I do like the ADV Matco's, I have a set of the short metric 3/8" and there great.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

Use 6 points, you are asking for problems,,,

 

[tkonetzke]

There is nothing wrong with using 12pts given that the fasteners are in good shape. A 12pt has the same contact area on a new fastener. 6 pt offers advantages when using rusted or damaged fasteners. Lug nuts shouldn't be either given that someone didn't damage them previously with the wrong tool

 

[GoBlue]

They almost always are

 

[bmxr4life87]

Grey sells all those sizes individually and they won't disappoint I also find the napa pro impact sockets very reasonable in price and quality they are same as grey in my opinion I have received some insane deals through my local napa on their impact sockets

 

[quattrojon]

Genius make a good value 12 point metric impact set, and Koken also make a nice set. If you work on Audi's, you may need a 19mm and 21mm bi hex for crank pulleys.

 

[Guns R Tools]

you may need a 19mm and 21mm bi hex for crank pulleys

Is bi hex same as triple square, used in Mercedes etc.?

 

[quattrojon]

Is bi hex same as triple square, used in Mercedes etc.?

Bi hex or double hex is another way to describe a 12 point fastener or socket. Just to confuse things double hex is also used to describe the fasteners that are used as Toyota head bolts (look similar to triple square).

 

[wafrederick]

There is a couple 12 point 1/2 drive impact sockets I use a lot,a 12mm for Ford driveshaft bolts and 12 point 1/2 for the wheel bearing retaining bolts on Jeeps.