3/8" Impact Sockets

[srr]

Good call on getting impact sockets. The Fuel will really beat up a chrome socket.

I have HF, never broken one. They are pretty large, and the sets skip some less common sizes. That's the drawback to the low price.

The Pittsburgh Pro wobble extensions are fantastic too. Perfect pair with an impact, let's you engage a fastener from a slight angle.

Tekton is a step up, the sets are more complete and I'm sure the finish is better.

I use these also. I figure if I break one so what the whole set was only $20.00

 

[ToddW]

Well cripe isn't getting a big order from me anymore... their site I saved (I save PDF carts now) in fear of them deleting my cart (which they did) the way their store saved the cart data I only got the first few line items on a page, then it skips to bottom content.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Well cripe isn't getting a big order from me anymore... their site I saved (I save PDF carts now) in fear of them deleting my cart (which they did) the way their store saved the cart data I only got the first few line items on a page, then it skips to bottom content.

I just buy everything through their eBay store. Haven't had any experience with the updated site. That's too bad to hear it's being a PITA for you though.

 

[dnschmidt]

May I once again respectfully suggest TOPTUL. I've got a deep set that comes in a metal case up on EBay. As is true of all of TOPTUL's sockets the quality is great. Surprising to me is that 3/8" drive impact sockets aren't the rule rather than the exception in this day and age. With the fasteners on cars getting smaller and the tightness of engine compartments getting tighter, along with the advent of truly powerful cordless impacts more than capable of removing lug nuts you would think this would be a big growth area in the tool business.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Surprising to me is that 3/8" drive impact sockets aren't the rule rather than the exception in this day and age. With the fasteners on cars getting smaller and the tightness of engine compartments getting tighter, along with the advent of truly powerful cordless impacts more than capable of removing lug nuts you would think this would be a big growth area in the tool business.

No kidding. I use my 3/8" on a cordless about 99% of the time now for everything up to 15/16" head. The 1/2" only comes out for REALLY stuck fasteners or anything over 1-1/16".

 

[WWheeler]

No doubt we can keep up with the suggestions, as they might help others, but I believe the OP already wrote that he decided and pulled the trigger on a 44pc Gearwrench set for $63 back at post #15.

This ended up being best bargain regarding material, case, # of pieces... I went this route.

Anywho, that 80 pc Master Impact set from Sunex that Revelations posted (post #21) that includes full sets of metric and sae std and deep plus swivel sockets (or, as they call them, "universal sockets") and even torx and e-torx sockets is a pretty amazing value for $180. Pretty hard to find just the sets of swivel sockets in other brands for that price.

Sunex 3580 3/8-Inch Drive Master Impact Socket Set, 80-Piece
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LNH7728/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[ToddW]

No doubt we can keep up with the suggestions, as they might help others, but I believe the OP already wrote that he decided and pulled the trigger on a 44pc Gearwrench set for $63 back at post #15.



Anywho, that 80 pc Master Impact set from Sunex that Revelations posted (post #21) that includes full sets of metric and sae std and deep plus swivel sockets (or, as they call them, "universal sockets") and even torx and e-torx sockets is a pretty amazing value for $180. Pretty hard to find just the sets of swivel sockets in other brands for that price.

Sunex 3580 3/8-Inch Drive Master Impact Socket Set, 80-Piece
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LNH7728/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Oh, I'm in agreement. If you need the swivel, and torx that's a deal.

I already have numerous torx sets (I have many jeeps afterall, ) and have never thought about needing/wanting the swivel, I have swivel adapters should I want to go that route for anything and I've still never used them.

And, yeah, thanks everyone for their suggestions.

Now I'm just going to get the few missing sizes, and then check my drawer for other misc. sockets I'm missing and see if I can get them from CRIPE too, likely not so a big "WANTED" add coming soon

 

[cmanningjr]

I just got a set of Tekton off amazon.. Seem made well and don't skip sizes..


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[Slkay944]

None of the US links for momento sockets work, any other thoughts on where to order them from?

 

[Derek420]

I hate to tell you guys but the impact sockets on Cripe are all danaher made not Williams and I'm not going to argue I am a collector of Williams Kobalt and I can show you the difference all of the kobalt Williams has a groove machined around the base and the font in different it is the same as snap on and has a snap on date code, if you don't see that and USA is sideways that is danaher made every time someone has mentioned they have kobalt Williams it has been turning out to be danaher now I'm not saying all but a lot, if you seen them in the blue and grey cardboard box as a set it isn't Williams, however you can find some on eBay in chrome for $70 and it's a not a full set and some single impacts.

 

[fordgasm]

Sunex.

 

[Revelations]

Re: 3/8" Impact Sockets

Can't beat the price for Tekton .. for the 1/2" stuff, most of my stuff is Grey Pneumatic.

Tekton is another good brand. Just got a 1/2 metric shallow set from Amazon. I also ordered the Godzilla Dewalt 1/2 cordless to accompany the Tekton impacts. I plan some mild torture tests to see first hand, just how good Tekton is. Judging from the excellent reviews, I don't think a hospital trip will be needed. [emoji12]

FRIDAY!! HURRY UP AND GET HERE!


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[anndel]

I have and use Snap On, Sunex and Tekon. They all did the job and didn't break when I used them on axle nuts, wheel bearings, lower control arms, etc. You can't go wrong with Sunex or Tekton.

 

[hangfirew8]

I hate to tell you guys but the impact sockets on Cripe are all danaher made not Williams

Maybe they are shipping something different now? I bought the Kobalt 3/8" drive SAE deep set back in 3/2015 and got sockets by Williams, and the current Cripes eBay listing still has the same graphics and part number as mine...

Just so everyone knows, the Kobalt's are very shallow broached, so don't expect to use them on acorn lug nuts or in tight spots. I don't use SAE much any more so it doesn't matter there. I got a Sunex Master 3/8 impact set in Metric for my automotive needs for that reason, the sockets are broached deeper.

 

[whitetailhntr]

http://m.harborfreight.com/37-pc-38-in-12-in-drive-sae-metric-impact-socket-set-68011.html

These look like a good deal...


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[hoston23]

gp duo on amazon for $180 free 2 day with prime. ive had this set for over 3 years and abuse it daily, comes with SAE and Metric deep and shallow, 1 ratchet and 2 extensions,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YKBA1W/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[stage20]

http://m.harborfreight.com/37-pc-38-in-12-in-drive-sae-metric-impact-socket-set-68011.html

These look like a good deal...


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way too thick and they are chrome vanadium.

 

[Richard Cranium]

another vote for sunex

 

[whitetailhntr]

way too thick and they are chrome vanadium.

The gear wrench set is aswell correct?


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[gdocktor3]

What the hell are these ARES tools you bought REVELATIONS? I just looked at the 4 piece adapter set and it has all 5 star reviews and 1 star reviews. All the 1 star reviews say "broke on/during first use". I never heard of them until you posted that. Let us know how they are.

 

[ToddW]

way too thick and they are chrome vanadium.

The gear wrench set is aswell correct?


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Gearwrench list as:
Chrome Molybdenum Alloy Steel (CR-MO)

The Grey Pneumatic and Sunnex are CR-MO too.

The Tekton are chrome vanadium as well as other very cheap sets.
The HF sets are also chrome vanadium (http://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-38-in-drive-metric-impact-socket-set-67870.html)

 

[stage20]

Gearwrench list as:
Chrome Molybdenum Alloy Steel (CR-MO)

The Grey Pneumatic and Sunnex are CR-MO too.

The Tekton are chrome vanadium as well as other very cheap sets.
The HF sets are also chrome vanadium (http://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-38-in-drive-metric-impact-socket-set-67870.html)

the good taiwan harbor freight sets are chome moly but only in 1/2 drive

 

[stage20]

What the hell are these ARES tools you bought REVELATIONS? I just looked at the 4 piece adapter set and it has all 5 star reviews and 1 star reviews. All the 1 star reviews say "broke on/during first use". I never heard of them until you posted that. Let us know how they are.

that picture has "twist me off" written all over it. lol

 

[Revelations]

Re: 3/8" Impact Sockets

that picture has "twist me off" written all over it. lol

I impulsively bought everthing. Ive never heard of ARES before. Im willing to gamble a few bucks to find a keeper. I'm in Kansas, heading empty back home. Amazon set me a txt stating everything is delivered, so by Monday I'll report back here with a verdict.

Honestly the only items I have high expectations for are the Dewalt 899, and Tekton 1/2 impact sockets. I have some subframe bushings that need replacement. So we shall see.

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[Revelations]

Re: 3/8" Impact Sockets

that picture has "twist me off" written all over it. lol

Yes that is correct! Keep in mind this will not be used on my new 899. If I hit that reducer with 1100 ft lbs from the 899, then Id deserve what ever happens.

I have a **** load of 3/8 sockets, and would love to use them on my 1/2 IR Hammer Head. 180 ft lbs from the hammer head is unlikely to hurt that adapter. If I snap anything, its always cheap 1/4 bits in my dewalt 1/4 impact driver. IIRC the 1/4 impact dewalt os rated at 140 ft lbs? I should have got the 3/8 version. [emoji12]

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[SpannerMonkey]

I started out with a cheap set from Sealey but I didn't like them so I got a set of Williams US made impact sockets which feel much nicer to me. For my deep sockets and extension I went with Tekton. I got a Snap-On universal joint as well and my hex and torx bits are from Bondhus.

 

[stage20]

Re: 3/8" Impact Sockets

Yes that is correct! Keep in mind this will not be used on my new 899. If I hit that reducer with 1100 ft lbs from the 899, then Id deserve what ever happens.

I have a **** load of 3/8 sockets, and would love to use them on my 1/2 IR Hammer Head. 180 ft lbs from the hammer head is unlikely to hurt that adapter. If I snap anything, its always cheap 1/4 bits in my dewalt 1/4 impact driver. IIRC the 1/4 impact dewalt os rated at 140 ft lbs? I should have got the 3/8 version. [emoji12]

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you can get those adapters in matco or snap on that have replaceable anvils in them. its 2 pieces. just knock it out and install a new one. if you use an adapter all the time its much cheaper this way. or have the right sockets.

 

[gdocktor3]

Realistically those adapters are probably the exact same as Pittsburgh, Sunex, GP, Drill Hog, etc, etc. I have that same 4 piece set made by Drill Hog and while I've only used them a few times, they didn't break the first time.

 

[WWheeler]

Gearwrench list as:
Chrome Molybdenum Alloy Steel (CR-MO)

The Grey Pneumatic and Sunnex are CR-MO too.

The Tekton are chrome vanadium as well as other very cheap sets.
The HF sets are also chrome vanadium (http://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-38-in-drive-metric-impact-socket-set-67870.html)

Hmmm, I'm disappointed to learn that the Tekton are Cr-V. I'm glad you posted that. They were one of the brands on my short-list to buy a set for my brother's upcoming birthday to go along with the Dewalt DW899 impact I got him for Christmas. He'd likely have torn them up in no time.

Now that GearWrench set is looking good. edit: scratch that. The Sunex 2569 1/2" metric set is now first on my short list, unless I can find something better.

Aaaand I changed my mind again. Just went ahead and ordered him a Craftsman 55 pc 1/2" impact set. It had metric and SAE shallow and deep sockets, a couple extensions and swivel adapter for $150 & I had $25 in SYW points to use on it - kinda made it a no-brainer.

 

[DFB]

I attached an image of 5 different 1/2 to 3/8 adapters I have. The best of them came from a TSC store, stamped Cro-Mo, is their JobSmart store brand and was single carded on the tool rack. I bought that adapter as replacement for one I instantly broke when I put a shallow 18mm 3/8 impact socket and adapter combo on my Milwaukee HITW in a pinch

And it was like $5 bucks

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/jobsmart-1-2-in-fx-3-8-in-m-impact-adapter

I like the way its tapers down and would think its a slightly stronger design.

1/2 to 3/8 reducer is like the most common you ever break right

It is the first one on the left in the photo link.

2nd from left is an HF I bought a very long time ago part of a 3 pc set that included a 3/4-1/2 adapter and reducer.

The middle one #3 is another purchase from the TSC again (part of a 8 pc set in a bulk bin sale earlier this summer 8 pcs $10)


#4 is an the ARES adapter and from that same 4pc set seen in the prior posts cant say its really anything to write home about and looks no different than the no name (may be a CalHawk) one next to it.

And all these other 4 are stamped CrV

That Ares has a website http://www.arestool.com/ But I've only seen them on Amazon and don't know how else they market their products. I tried their 6 inch 1/4" hex shank adapters they were so crooked I made contact arrangements to send them back they just said keep them and sent me another set. 2nd set was better but not great. You can find them on amazon too

TSC has similar ones for 1/2 the price and seem just as good

Just an FYI if anyone maybe looking for some various impact adapters (CrV though) TSC has a large 8pc set in store right now $14.99 includes 3/4" options too. Stock looks to be limited though

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...t-8-piece-hd-socket-impact-socket-adapter-set

 

[BK13]

3/8" Impact Sockets

Gearwrench list as:

Chrome Molybdenum Alloy Steel (CR-MO)



The Grey Pneumatic and Sunnex are CR-MO too.



The Tekton are chrome vanadium as well as other very cheap sets.

The HF sets are also chrome vanadium (http://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-38-in-drive-metric-impact-socket-set-67870.html)

Don't quote this as gospel, but I thought that Tekton had a line of CroMo and a line of CrV.

Edit: it appears I'm thinking of some other company. Apparently, the memory AND eyesight are in a race for the first to go....

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[winlinmac]

The HF impacts are CR-MO. They sell two variants, cheaper Cr-V and a little more pricier CR-MO.

 

[DFB]

Haha leave it to Harbor Frieght they list both Cro Mo and Crv for material in the same write up on both of the 3/8" SAE sets.

http://www.harborfreight.com/8-pc-38-in-drive-sae-impact-socket-set-67909.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/8-pc-38-in-drive-sae-impact-deep-wall-socket-set-67910.html

Metric 3/8" does say CrV only

And the old ones I have a Metric 1/2 set thought they were CrV just looked nothing is on the sockets or the original box cover except for the Pittsburg brand/Taiwan stamp

Now I'm not quite so sure what I got!

Everything else I own in impact grade is clearly marked though

 

[ToddW]

What's funny is I have most HF 1/2" impact sets, buy 2 when they were on sale back in the day for <$10/set. Still haven't broken but 1. Crapsmen on the hand (CroMO) split down the side on the 3/4" impact socket... and most recently grabbed my ratchet (the Pro-Line, polished, twist style grip) for the first time and the POS locked up, can't change forward/reverse. It's a rebuild able one but I think I'm gonna swap it, then sell it and get a Snap-ON or other brand. Sadly all my non-impact sockets are Crapsmen!