Extra long extensions. 24 inches and up. Do you use them?

[AEAdam]

I only have them in 3/8" and really like the locking ones. Sometimes its just a matter of standing up a little straighter and not bending over reaching down into the engine bay.

Agree- limited use, but worth every penny when you need one.

 

[impactims]

Just ordered a MAC 3/8 drive 34 inch chrome extension. I already have a 36 inch 1/2 drive chrome extension (Proto).

I have many configurations in 24 inch long and below.

1/4 inches 34-36 inches? Never seen one of those. I think it would be pretty twisty at that point.

 

[Schurkey]

Just ordered a MAC 3/8 drive 34 inch chrome extension.

Part number? Link?

How is it built--a 3/8" extension with a 1/2" female? or a 1/2" extension with a 3/8 male? (Makes a big difference.)

Given a choice, I'd want one rated for impact duty.

1/4 inches 34-36 inches? Never seen one of those. I think it would be pretty twisty at that point.

Yup.

 

[KnurledNut]

@Schurkey
He can confirm but I assume he got this 3/8 drive:
https://www.mactools.com/products/x34ek

I have a Cornwell 30". Another USA made option.
https://webcat.cornwelltools.com/E230-3-8-Drive-30-Extension-p371689917

For transmissions I have the Wright 4910 1/2 to 3/8 24" impact extension:
https://www.abolox.com/wright-tool-4910-wri4910

 

[ToolmanGary]

Also most of the tool companies make extensions even longer than 24”, I have a 3/8’s and 1/2, then they make them 1/2 on the drive with 3/8 on the socket end. Those are really good for transmission bellhousing bolts, especially on some of these vehicles with no room.

 

[M.Brane]

PSD glow plugs, turbo clamps, exhaust Y pipe, torque converter, bell housing....

You can do it with shorter ones, but why reach if you don't have to?

 

[partsguy5768]

1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive.

How often do you use extensions in those drive sizes about 24 inches in length?

I use the surprisingly often. Am I alone?

I use them quite often also.

 

[GCS]

24” 1/2” drive to 3/8” drive impact extension for exhaust manifold flange/tailpipe bolts

 

[Milton Shaw]

Top bolts on rear shocks- 60s thru 80s GM cars. Not as often as I used to, but I still have them available if needed.
Manifold to y pipe nuts (after heating with a torch)

I am not in the rust belt, so I used a 36" 3/8" speed wrench to get those top shock bolts on GMs that had that type of shock. Lots easier than ratchet and extension.

 

[Notgrownup]

I needed a 36” 3/8” extension to remove a reverse motor on my Harley TRIKE. Glad I just had it sitting there.