Impact socket questions

[TomB19]

I have several sets of Mastercraft impact sockets. They've been fine.

I've been considering a Milwaukee 2763 impact but it is spec'd for 1100 ft*lbs in reverse operation. That's a lot of torque. Are my Mastercraft impact sockets sufficient to that task?

If the Mastercraft sockets are not sufficient, is there a reasonably priced impact socket that will handle this task?

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

If it aint broke, don't fix it.

 

[scw1991]

I'm still waiting for the manufacturers of all these 1/2" impacts to post a video where they demonstrate a nut being torqued to 1100 ft/lbs with a calibrated wrench, then buzzing it off with their impact gun.

Point is, use your Mastercraft sockets. Like any tool, I'm sure there is a hefty safety factor rating built into them.

 

[TomB19]

Thanks!

 

[75ford]

I wouldn't bother replacing them. they are great. if one breaks drive down to crappy tire and warranty it.......

 

[ricepudding]

I wouldn't bother replacing them. they are great. if one breaks drive down to crappy tire and warranty it.......

+1,

Just don't be a **** about it, and any store should warrant it.

 

[crewchief888]

or,

if you find that you're breaking the same socket over and over, upgrade that socket.

 

[Strouty]

I have that same Milwaukee and I use Harbor freight sockets.

Don't say that out loud……

 

[TomB19]

I appreciate the feedback. Thank you.