do i need 12pt impact sockets?

[stage20]

Never seen them at harbor freight BEfore but there was one set way in the bAck. Don't even know why I looked.
They are taiwan too. Don't know if id ever use them but would have them.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

You should not need 12 point anything, those things strip stuff like nobody's business.

 

[chris142]

i have a set i got from the matco guy. they work fine for what i do.i do prefer 6 pt though

 

[MDGearhead]

You should not need 12 point anything, those things strip stuff like nobody's business.

I have a set of craftsman universal 12 points that I pick up for anything with a damaged nut or bolt. They are cheap so I don't mind hammering them on, have yet to fail me once. There is a time and a place for 12 points.

 

[BirdMobile]

Only reason I can think of is if you work with 12 point fasteners.

 

[75ford]

do you run into 12pt fasteners that need an impact to remove? if yes buy them if not dont bother lol

 

[SASORacing]

When impacting 6 point walls handle much better for the task at hand.

 

[that-guy]

I have 6 point and 12 point in pretty much everything, but I use 6 for 6, and 12 for 12, no exceptions

 

[owenst7]

You should not need 12 point anything, those things strip stuff like nobody's business.

A lot of vehicles have 12 pt fasteners, including my 1976 K5 Blazer.

Head bolts on my ej25 DOHC are 12 pt also, although you wouldn't use an impact on them. Did wheel bearings on a TDI Jetta with 12 pt axle nuts the other day too. Glad I had an impact to remove them.

 

[that-guy]

do you run into 12pt fasteners that need an impact to remove? if yes buy them if not dont bother lol

on one occasion on a german car, it had a 12 pt 30mm axle nut at 150ft.lbs.

 

[stage20]

When I've needed a 12pt I've just used my chrome. Might be able to use them every other blue moon. I need them for nuts on headstuds but have to use chrome there. Impact wall is to thick.

 

[pipsters]

A lot of flex plate bolts are 12 point. I have a 1/2" set from 10-19mm IIRC. SK variety. I agree with the above though, if you're a backyard guy use your chrome stuff, no need to clutter up your drawer with another socket set.

 

[creativecars]

If you have to ask...

Nope, save your money this time.
Unless you want to give them out for Halloween.

 

[ken w.]

On my 97 Ranger the rear drive shaft to rear end bolts are 12 pt bolts so I have a 12 pt impact swivel. That's the only one I have.

 

[Wakefield]

I understand 12 point impact sockets/swivels are for impact use on 12 point only-like the ARP screws/bolts. Not to be used impact on 6 point but O.K. on hand tools??
Snap On IPDLM12 too expensive to waste on anything but 12 point fastener?

 

[Karl_B]

The one twelve point impact socket I want is a swivel socket for 12mm bolts on Ford universal joint straps. If I don't run across 12 point fasteners in general to buy another set of impacts, and six point impacts are easier to find.

 

[Adam.C]

Some 12pts on brake caliper bolts. I don't have 12 pt impacts, but I have 12pt 1/2 chrome.

 

[bcradio]

It's ok to use a ratchet once in a while too ya know. Just use chrome.

Ask yourself: "Do I really need to use my impact on this?"

 

[stage20]

It's ok to use a ratchet once in a while too ya know. Just use chrome.

Ask yourself: "Do I really need to use my impact on this?"

faster. bigger. badder. oh yea. lets strip some ****. lol

 

[ken w.]

You only use a 12 point where you need to use them. A little common sense here.

 

[blown94conv]

I have maybe 6 -12 point impacts. Mostly driveline, Axle nuts and ARP head and crank bolts.

 

[AA/FC]

The one twelve point impact socket I want is a swivel socket for 12mm bolts on Ford universal joint straps....

Here is the one you need. Theses are specifically designed for drive shaft bolts. They can be bought individually, or in SAE and metric sets. I just bought a few of these myself the other day.

http://www.sunextools.com/index.cfm?s=detail&subcat=104&item=1113

 

[beatcad]

i guess it depends on what you do for a living or hobby.
12pt bolts will probably come up in your life more than once.
need for a 12pt impact? probably not.

 

[Toyota mechanic]

I have a set of 3/8 drive, shallow, 12 pt., impacts. 10 to 19 mm... along with a impact swivel, has done all I ever needed. Lots of applications mentioned by other members are right on. I have a 30 mm 1/2 inch drive for axle nuts... that is it. Sometimes you will need them..

 

[Chuck122]

If you do engine building you will probably run into 12pt bolts (heads, conrods etc) but it is usually the type of stuff you want to use a torque wrench on. Honestly like someone pointed out, if you have to ask you don't need them

 

[wafrederick]

Jeep 4.0 headbolts are 1/2 12 point.1994 to 2002 Dodge Ram 4x4s have 12 point 9/16 wheelbearing retaining bolts.Same with Jeep wheelbearing bolts,12 point 13mm.Anyone that rebuilds 4L80Es,a 12 point 3/8 is needed.

 

[supersteve]

Here is the one you need. Theses are specifically designed for drive shaft bolts. They can be bought individually, or in SAE and metric sets. I just bought a few of these myself the other day.

http://www.sunextools.com/index.cfm?s=detail&subcat=104&item=1113

If you are going to use those fairly hard and with any frequency, please post how you like them sometime in the future. I'm always looking for something like this. We go through Snappy 12mm 12pt swivels pretty regularly in our shop.

Of course the Sunex ones can't be as good as the Snappy ones since Snap-on sockets are made of awesomium and are always the best, no exceptions.

The only thing that concerns me is getting them replaced when they break. I don't know of any Sunex guys since our old independent dealer retired a few years ago.

 

[AA/FC]

If you are going to use those fairly hard and with any frequency, please post how you like them sometime in the future. I'm always looking for something like this. We go through Snappy 12mm 12pt swivels pretty regularly in our shop.

Of course the Sunex ones can't be as good as the Snappy ones since Snap-on sockets are made of awesomium and are always the best, no exceptions.

The only thing that concerns me is getting them replaced when they break. I don't know of any Sunex guys since our old independent dealer retired a few years ago.

Will do. Haven't used them yet but I'm sure I will in the next few days. I will post back here and let you know my first impressions after I use them.

I have a brick and mortar tool distributor about 3 miles from my place that sells Sunex. I was in there the other day looking for something else and stumbled upon these by accident. They only had two in stock and I bought both of them.... 1/2" and 12mm.