How many extensions for each drive size?

[waterboy12]

Just ran into a situation at work trying to reach a turbo flange and didn't have enouph extensions to reach it. Ended up having to barrow about 16" worth of extensions to get the job done. So how many extensions do y'all have in each drive size? What lengths? Thanks!

 

[1stblack97ZJ]

In 3/8 I have a couple 6" and a couple 3". In 1/2 I have a 10" or so, a 6", and a 3". In 1/4 I have a 1" and 3". Haven't needed anything more yet.

 

[930dreamer]

I have a few 6",12" & longer in 3/8" drive.

 

[betcd]

Before i lost all my tools i had 3 or 4 of all the regular lengths in 1/4,3/8 and 1/2 and a few of the diffident ones in the odd ball lengths in 1/4,3/8 and 1/2

 

[Murphy4570]

I have the 1/4 and 3/8 drive sets from Matco, I think they're 6 or 7 piece sets.

I also have some extra long extensions going up to 3 feet in length. They come in handy for bellhousing bolts.

Can't have too many extensions. Long ones are nice, so you don't have to put a pile of shorter ones together to get a job done.

 

[McKay]

I probably have 15 to 20 feet worth in each size.......

 

[bcradio]

I probably have about 15 or 20 of each drive size. They are very helpful to have. Only 4 in 3/4" drive though.

I have regular/locking/wobble extensions so it adds up fast, and yes each one is helpful.

 

[Roots]

I have the 1/4 and 3/8 drive sets from Matco, I think they're 6 or 7 piece sets.

I also have some extra long extensions going up to 3 feet in length. They come in handy for bellhousing bolts.

Can't have too many extensions. Long ones are nice, so you don't have to put a pile of shorter ones together to get a job done.

+1

I have the 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" sets from Matco. Along with some 3/8" that 34" and 42" I believe from Wright or Proto. Actually needed extensions that long on a few jobs I used to regularly do. I hated using multiple extensions in a confined space, especially since they weren't locking.

 

[Outlawmws]

42 currently.

2 in 3/4 drive, both 8"
17 in 1/2 drive, including 2 20's and an 18"
15 in 3/8 drive including a 17"
8 in 1/4 drive, nothing over 6"

 

[crewchief888]

my "working" tools

1/4" dr 1" wobble
1"
3"
6"
2 8"
12"
3/8" dr 2 3"
2 6"
8"
12"
24"
1/2" dr 4"
2 6"
10"
36"
3/4" dr 4"

at home

pretty much the same,
probably even more 3" & 6" in 3/8" dr, and no 3/4" dr

 

[shoturtle]

Have a bunch for each size, at least 4 for each dr. Longs and shorts, Locking and non Locking.

 

[Syndicate]

24" is pretty common for techs to have and it sounds like you need that size in your box. Personally I have in my box 1" to 24" in all 3 main drives. Don't always use them, but man, is it sure nice to have when I do need them.

 

[gsmornot]

Same here. I have 1" to 24"'s in various sizes from 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Extensions are cheap enough and they seem to come in every set as filler.

 

[Brian_B_]

While no pro and no pro tools...

Dad and I rebuild automatic transmissions for friends and family only. I hate chinese tools as much as the rest of you, but I have several sets of really long extensions I bought from a flea market type place. The longest is about 3'..and they step down to about 16".

Yes I have broken two of them. OUCH!

I have not seen any reasonably priced extensions that long anywhere that are not chinese.

 

[RECox286]

3/8 drive is what I use most. So there are at least:

1 ea 2'
2 ea 1'
5 ea 6"
3 or 4 ea 4"
2 or 3 ea 2"
and
1 lonely 1" or 1.5" (can't remember)

Unmentioned, is a hand ground extension of unknown length, and I forget what I

needed it for anyway.

Uncle Bob

 

[Brian_B_]

i see matco listed. Other than snap on or some other truck brand...who makes anything longer than 12"?

 

[JASTECH]

3/4" Just 3 I think.

In 5/8" I only have 6" 12"

In 1/2" I have upto 24"

In 3/8" I have upto 24"

In 1/4" I have upto 8" or so.

 

[Zebu Fellenz]

I have a variety from 1"-24" long in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive. For 3/4 drive I have extensions up to 12" long.

Probably 40 extensions total.

 

[franzdom]

i see matco listed. Other than snap on or some other truck brand...who makes anything longer than 12"?

Craftsman has some longer than 12"

 

[theoldwizard1]

I "built" my socket collection from Craftsman socket sets. Most did not come with any extensions so I added them over the years.

1/4" - 6"
3/8" - 1.5", 3", 6", 12" (IIRC)
1/2" - 3", 6", 15"

 

[RECox286]

i see matco listed. Other than snap on or some other truck brand...who makes anything longer than 12"?

Cman comes to mind. That is where I got mine. Real handy for Astro alternator rear bolt, and for reaching in the wheel well for spark plugs.
I use it quite a bit.

Uncle Bob

 

[Brian_B_]

Craftsman has some longer than 12"

Cman comes to mind. That is where I got mine. Real handy for Astro alternator rear bolt, and for reaching in the wheel well for spark plugs.
I use it quite a bit.

Uncle Bob

Hmm...now I will have to look! Thanks.

 

[signcrafter]

Extensions are one of those things you can't have to many of in different lengths and styles. Regular extensions in lengths from 1" to 36". Then you throw in wobble and locking extensions in sizes 3-12". Wobbles and locking extensions are great.

 

[ndoran]

1/4 inch up to 18 inch
3/8 inch up to 36 inch
1/2 inch up to 36 inch
3/4 inch up to 12 inch

in total I have more than 25 extensions including wobble and a flexible. Also heave chrome and impact

 

[Hank McMauser]

I'm closing the gap on 30 ft total in 4 drive sizes from 1/4 to 3/4 dr. most of them are 3/8 dr and then 1/2" drive.I have enough size adaptors to fasten them all together & turn a lugnut in the neighbors driveway from my living room

 

[Murphy4570]

I'm closing the gap on 30 ft total in 4 drive sizes from 1/4 to 3/4 dr. most of them are 3/8 dr and then 1/2" drive.I have enough size adaptors to fasten them all together & turn a lugnut in the neighbors driveway from my living room

I'll sit here with a beer and watch you try to get the socket onto the lugnut from that distance. Should be entertaining.

 

[Mr Ratchet]

One of each of the following sizes.

1/4" std: 1 1/2", 3", 6", 14". 1/4" wobble: 3". 1/4" flex: 4". 1/4" pass thu: 3" & 6".

3/8" std: 1 1/2", 3", 6", 10", 18". 3/8" wobble: 3" & 6". 3/8" pass thru: 3" & 6".

1/2" std: 3", 6", 10", 20". 3/8" wobble: 5".

3/4" std: 8"

1/4" hex: 12" locking

 

[Brian_B_]

I'll sit here with a beer and watch you try to get the socket onto the lugnut from that distance. Should be entertaining.

I think that video would be a hit on youtube.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I think that video would be a hit on youtube.

If a guy with no arms can swap tires with an impact on a car, I'm sure somebody can use that long of an extension. Never under estimate the power of the mind.


Without looking, I know I have enough usually but I know I need more....in a typical GJ fashion.

 

[JASTECH]

Why am the only one with 5 different sizes.

 

[xurusaibobx]

i probably have close to 30 extensions some doubles. they range from 1/4 to 1/2,chrome to impact, wobble to straight, 1/2 to 3/8 extensions. locking extensions. you name it i have it some reason ratchets and and extensions you can never have enough of them.

 

[TwoInch]

i have a total of 27, in three drives

1/4
2 - 12" 1 herbrand wobble with external hex, and female 1/4 on ratchet end
3 - 6"
2 - 3"
1 - 6" driver handle with female 1/4 on end.

3/8
1 - 12" wobble
1 - 12"
1 - 11"
2 - 6" wobble
2 - 6"
4 - 3"

1/2
2 - 12"
3 - 6"
2 - 3"
1 - 2"

those in my box. im sure more scattered about..

 

[speed bump]

I have enough that I don't have to buy more but not enough that I won't buy more for the right price. Probably 5-10' per drive size 1/4"-1/2" and a couple of 3/4" ones.