Extra Long extension?

[jeepnut24]

While reading a book, I noticed an extra long extension. They were using it to remove the top transmission mount bolts. I don't think I have ever seen one in a store that long, CMAN, etc... It had to be more than 24" and they were using it with a flex socket. I could REALLY use an extension that long to make removing a JY transmission easier. Any part numbers/suggestions. Sure I could connect a few shorter extensions together, but ... I "need" more tools....

 

[scotte]

the most common one is a 36 inch extension with a 1/2" female end and a 3/8" male end (so you can use a 1/2 impact and a 3/8 swivel socket)

mac-matco and snapon all seam to have there own rebadged version

i have this one from v-8 tools
http://www.tooltopia.com/v8-tools-98036.aspx

its not bad for $19

my employee has the matco one that he payed ~$80.00 for and the finish is nicer just not $61 nicer

 

[Jay H 237]

I have the 36" SnapOn (SX36) that I use to remove the bolts from the bell housing to the motor, or install them. It is nice to have and not worry about several extensions hooked together and coming apart.

 

[woody 73]

I see that snap-on wants $101.00 dollars for a 36" extension ,jeepnut sounds cheaper to go with the V-8 tool.How often do you find yourself needing the extra length ?

 

[arkangel06]

Cut and weld Cut and weld.......

 

[daveblank]

1/2 female 3/8 male

Matco Part #'s

CXP36BB
36in non locking

CXP33BBL 33in locking

 

[jeepnut24]

I see that snap-on wants $101.00 dollars for a 36" extension ,jeepnut sounds cheaper to go with the V-8 tool.How often do you find yourself needing the extra length ?

Probably not often enough to justify too much $$$ on it, but often enough that Im tired of connecting multiple extensions together.


Thanks for all of the replies!!!

 

[Art From De Leon]

I have a 36" 3/8" drive Snap on, I brazed a washer part way down from the female end so that I can keep it in the prybar rack, and not drag on the floor.

I also cannot ever remember using it.

 

[diogenes]

the most common one is a 36 inch extension with a 1/2" female end and a 3/8" male end (so you can use a 1/2 impact and a 3/8 swivel socket)

mac-matco and snapon all seam to have there own rebadged version

i have this one from v-8 tools
http://www.tooltopia.com/v8-tools-98036.aspx

its not bad for $19

my employee has the matco one that he payed ~$80.00 for and the finish is nicer just not $61 nicer

Please tell me that I am not the only one who looked at the picture and thought "Damn, that sure looks like a short 36 inches." Or, the old joke: "Why do woman have a hard time judging lengths? Because men keep telling them that this (Indicate 3 inches of distance with finger and thumb) is six inches."

 

[snapmom]

I have a 54 inch snap on, 5/8 drive extension.

 

[compman25]

cripesdistributing.com has 20" US made 3/8" and 1/2" extensions cheap. http://www.cripedistributing.com/allen-drive-extension-11915-p-5881.html

 

[supraman1990]

Toptul makes one as well. I think the one I have is around 24". I have yet to use it.

 

[ksfarmboy]

SK makes a 36" 3/8 drive. $38 at tooltopia.com

http://www.tooltopia.com/sk-hand-tool-45149.aspx

 

[Hiball]

SK makes a 36" 3/8 drive. $38 at tooltopia.com

http://www.tooltopia.com/sk-hand-tool-45149.aspx

Cant beat that price for a quality tool, I shall look into that deal thanks farmboy.

 

[jeepnut24]

SK makes a 36" 3/8 drive. $38 at tooltopia.com

http://www.tooltopia.com/sk-hand-tool-45149.aspx

I think that is the one Im going to get. This is a limited usage, but any way I an make it easier to remove the Trans at the junkyard is worth it.

 

[crewchief888]

my 36" 1/2 dr is a matco,
longest 3/8 is a 24" SO.
bought both of them for specific jobs on JD crawlers.

i use em every once in a while for other things so they dont feel neglected

 

[Keep]

I picked up a 3/8 set, 18, 24, 36 for $9.99 worked nice for pulling the trans out of the Sonoma.

I picked mine up at Princess Auto, 99.999% sure they were made in China but at the time I did not care.

 

[Scout Driver]

In high school we once hooked enough extensions together to reach thru the grille (radiator removed), past the engine, under the firewall and back to a bolt in the bellhousing of a Suburban. The auto-shop teacher was both proud and mystified at the same time.

Scott

 

[jeepnut24]

In high school we once hooked enough extensions together to reach thru the grille (radiator removed), past the engine, under the firewall and back to a bolt in the bellhousing of a Suburban. The auto-shop teacher was both proud and mystified at the same time.

Scott

That is awesome... I didn't get the luxury of taking auto shop, we didn't have it....

 

[Scout Driver]

That is awesome... I didn't get the luxury of taking auto shop, we didn't have it....

Thanks! You did miss out though. If anything, auto shop was full of characters that through their own actions, taught everyone else what NOT to do. It was almost like being on the set of MythBusters.

Scott

 

[snapmom]

They would not let me in, I had to take business machines.

 

[Bruce Lancaster]

And did you push the buttons on the business machines as expected or did you disassemble them with your pocket screwdriver?

 

[jeepnut24]

Thanks! You did miss out though. If anything, auto shop was full of characters that through their own actions, taught everyone else what NOT to do. It was almost like being on the set of MythBusters.

Scott

Still would have been better than physics, well at least more valueable in the long run and certainly more fun....

 

[snapmom]

I did learn how to type. Came in handy.

 

[Scout Driver]

Still would have been better than physics, well at least more valueable in the long run and certainly more fun....

Yep! I 100% agree. The physics that I took was interesting but the knowledge from auto is what I get more use from.

Scott

 

[Joe B.]

I have a couple of SK 25.5" locking extenstions. I have only used them a couple of times and I could have always found another way to get at the bolt.
http://sktools.com/Default.aspx?fusemode=10&pid=45188

If I was going to buy, I would get a locking extension. It would come in handy if you need to stick it someplace with poor access.

 

[srmofo]

If I can make a suggestion. When you buy an extension that long just get the 1/2 and put an adapter on it to size it to 3/8 if you dont have small size 1/2 sockets. Ive got a 36" 3/8 and its sumbitch to break anything loose with it.

 

[bgott]

I have a 36" 3/8" drive Snap on, I brazed a washer part way down from the female end so that I can keep it in the prybar rack, and not drag on the floor.

Next time, get an old rubber front shock upper bushing and work it down the extention. Not only will it stop it from dropping through the rack, you can use it to spin the extention by hand. And you can remove it, or slide it up or down if it gets in your way.

 

[Mickey O]

You guys realize you can combine a couple of shorter extensions to get a really long one, a garbage bag tie to stop them fro pulling apart if needed.

 

[simonb]

i have the snap on one
perfect for bmw trannys

 

[jeepnut24]

You guys realize you can combine a couple of shorter extensions to get a really long one, a garbage bag tie to stop them fro pulling apart if needed.

How would that justify buying new tools....

Plus I have the feeling the trans will be on and off a few times before Im done...

 

[vssjim]

They used to call the extra long extensons that were 1/2 female and 3/8 male Transmission extentions, I have a Wright and a Cornwell.

 

[Mickey O]

How would that justify buying new tools....

Plus I have the feeling the trans will be on and off a few times before Im done...

My problem with those really long ones is where to store them.

 

[Stick Figure]

How would that justify buying new tools....

Plus I have the feeling the trans will be on and off a few times before Im done...

multiples together can also flex a bit, and usually if i am using a long extension like that i need it to be rigid.

I do have some longer craftsman 3/8 and 1/2 but i don't know the exact length off the top of my head.

 

[Art From De Leon]

Next time, get an old rubber front shock upper bushing and work it down the extention. Not only will it stop it from dropping through the rack, you can use it to spin the extention by hand. And you can remove it, or slide it up or down if it gets in your way.

I never would have thought of something like that. This is what I like about this group, in that everyone is willing to share their ideas or solutions to what they have encountered.

 

[Fedwrench]

Ahhh autoshop, what fond memories. The guidance counselors would take the kids who they couldn't see going to college, might not be morally qualified for military service, and try to make mechanics out of them. The only thing better was metal shop because there were more sparks and flames, well at least most of the time. That's what's lacking from schools today, vocational training, and the deisre in students to work for a living.
Back to extensions, a 3 foot extension might not get used everyday but, when you need it, it's nice to have.

 

[Merkava_4]

FYI - some tool companies will name an extension with a 3/8" drive male on one end and a 1/2" drive female on the other end an"adapter." I thought I'd mention that in case somebody goes searching. And they might list the adapter in either the 3/8" drive section or the 1/2" drive section of the catalog. If they're nice though, they'll have the adapter in both sections...

 

[Kevin54]

My problem with those really long ones is where to store them.

A 36" fits easily in a 41" box.

As far as justification, once or twice removing a transmission and they are a valuable asset. It will get you right over the trans to the top bolts on the bellhousing without stacking multiple extensions

 

[BackTracker]

A 36" fits easily in a 41" box.

As far as justification, once or twice removing a transmission and they are a valuable asset. It will get you right over the trans to the top bolts on the bellhousing without stacking multiple extensions

No kidding where was this when I was pulling the trans out of my buddies firebird.... Oh that's right, on the truck. the one that doesn't come by...

 

[HTGTS350]

Ive got a 30" 1/2" and a 30" 3/8" KC( Oz brand) and the wind up on both of them is unbelievable, just before they break the bolt free they get about 1/4 turn of wind up and then BANG its outta there, but every time I look at the end to see if the drive has snapped off because its such a BANG when it breaks the fastener loose.