Inpact adapter extensions vs chrome adapter extensions

[toolaholic]

Hi all, I purchased a wright 3/4 to 1/2 impact adapter( to use 1/2 sockets with that I don't have the 3/4 drive socket)and a wright 6907 3/4 drive extension. I will use them w/ my proto 5649 3/4 ratchet and wright 6435 3/4 drive bteaker. Is it ok to use impact grade adapter/extension or should I have bought chrome. Got good buys on both. But now I'm doubting the wright impact 7 inch extension as I can get a chrome 8 inch SK affordably.

 

[Loscaldazar]

It's completely fine to use impact anything on regular hand tools (breaker bars/ratchets/etc). They tend to be bulkier than their chrome counterparts, but with extensions and adapters, that usually isn't a big concern.

 

[Red996]

Yes it's fine. There are differences but you will not damage the impact tool by using it with a hand wrench.

 

[davesnothere]

You should get the other extension anyway, as it is a different length.

 

[toolaholic]

Thanks I was worried that maybe really pulling on bteaker or ratchet removing axle nuts may bend them.

 

[davesnothere]

If they can withstand a 3/4 impact, they can probably handle you.

 

[nicksnothereman]

Hi all, I purchased a wright 3/4 to 1/2 impact adapter( to use 1/2 sockets with that I don't have the 3/4 drive socket)and a wright 6907 3/4 drive extension. I will use them w/ my proto 5649 3/4 ratchet and wright 6435 3/4 drive bteaker. Is it ok to use impact grade adapter/extension or should I have bought chrome. Got good buys on both. But now I'm doubting the wright impact 7 inch extension as I can get a chrome 8 inch SK affordably.

For "breaking" you shouldn't use chrome anything. But the difference in torque tolerance between 3/4 and 1/2 should be fairly minimal as it relates to cars and light trucks.

My opinion. CR-MO don't happen in "chrome" (as far as I know) and that's what you want.