Wtf........ You're mad because a wobble extension broke using it in a situation it wasn't designed for? Who TF uses a 3/8 wobble extension for an easily accessible CV axle nut?
It broke again....Snap on
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Disagree. Sometimes they are the only way to reach a fastener in a tough spot.
seber
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Strut removal is high torque situation. Wobbles are simply not appropriate. Use a universal joint at the socket.
2ndGearRubber
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Worked on plenty of audis, along with many others, as I fix cars for a living. I would be quite happy to work on a 2017, as it would be unlikely to have any corrosion, rust, damaged parts to deal with; but I digress.
I'm curious as to what job caused it to fail, 1/2 drive chrome wobble extensions are not something I use on a regular basis, even less so on a cramped german car. You stated "strut" - Suspension strut, hood strut, some call certain motor/trans mounts "torque/limiting struts". Long extensions, and 3/8 crowsfeet are my preferred german car tools.
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Yes I totally agree, and my snap on extension broke in a low torque situation again.And that’s why I’m done with it lol
1950mercury
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That extension was definitely used with an impact. That may have something to do with it breaking.
Just here on the hate train I see???
Don’t you have a quarry to be working at right now?
You have quite a bit of metal deformation so there was quite a bit of torque being applied on the extension. Those wobble extensions (does not matter what brand) do not handle high torque very well, the socket ends up pressing against the smaller diameter part and also doesn’t apply the torque evenly so the reault is always “pop.”
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MattPersman
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This just in
Used eBay extension from 1995 broke. Snap on is **** lol
I can’t believe they would send me a new one with out asking for the old used one back
They **** and so do their tools
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Used eBay extension from 1995 broke. Snap on is **** lol
I can’t believe they would send me a new one with out asking for the old used one back
They **** and so do their tools
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I agree. I guess that's what you get for buying made in USA stuff
...pathetic. He's talking about a tool. He didn't insult your girlfriend. Are you that insecure?
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Back to the OP's issue...
The extension looks like it may have been used under high torque at some point during its life and that may have weakened it. Even if the application when it broke wasn't high torque, the damage may have already been done.
As others have mentioned, I would use regular extensions for most applications and save the wobbles for only when you have to have them. They just aren't as strong due to design.
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The extension looks like it may have been used under high torque at some point during its life and that may have weakened it. Even if the application when it broke wasn't high torque, the damage may have already been done.
As others have mentioned, I would use regular extensions for most applications and save the wobbles for only when you have to have them. They just aren't as strong due to design.
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Let’s see, he started a **** storm, and so did you...
That is what is pathetic, that the both of you could easily not comment in a thread about a tool brand you don’t like but instead the both of you do.
I already explained that the tool breaking like it did will happen to any brand when too mich torque is applied.
So you can do like you did in the last thread and start trouble and then spin it like you didn’t or you can not be pathetic and stay out of threads like these?
Iluvbeer
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I certainly didn’t start a “**** storm”. What I did do was share a truthful experience that I had. People like YOU who feel they’re the only one’s entitled to an opinion turned it into a **** show. And that’s the truth.
When you come to a chat forum you SHOULD be able to handle varying opinions but it’s very clear you, and several others, can’t.
And it’s clear you don’t like me and I’m perfectly ok with that. I don’t like you or people like you. Sure wish these forums had an ignore button under usernames that you could just block from seeing their posts. I’d use it on you immediately. Lol
lakelandcat
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Agree, but would you rather twist off a extension or the head of a bolt? Could it be possible that they are made to fail? Just a thought.
d.mcfarland
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Click on the username of the individual and select view public profile.
Then you'll see a grey bar running horizontally. In that bar there is a drop down list that says "user lists". Click that then an option to add user to your ignore list will appear.
They aren’t designed to break, although by design they are inherently weaker than a standard extension. The majority of my wobble extensions have been picked up second hand and I’ve snapped more than my fair share. If I’m being honest, I’ve put them in situations where i was asking a lot of them in order to save on removing components. I’d be willing to bet 24 years on a wobble extension, is a pretty good life.
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The truth is that if the OP wouldn't have mentioned a brand name none of you Snap on fan boys would have showed up to offer any comments. You just troll around looking to start a fight with anyone who shares an opinion other than your own.
If it was any other brand you would have told the OP his tool was junk and buy Snap on next time. Because it was Snap On you immediately criticized the way he used the tool.
Sick of it! Go start a Snap On Journal so the rest of us don't have to put up with it.
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Only In a perfect world
You know how I know you are just assuming? Because I own other brands besides Snap-on.. I even recommended Tekton as a good value tool. I have a collection of Milwaukee tools as well...
How do you want to spin it this time?
Strouty
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1995
So you have two of them or were you full of it in the first place?
Never said that I didn’t like you, but like you said and I will put it in bold that you are quick to jump on down talking a brand and then when you are called put on it you don’t like it and cry foul.
OP posted about a wobble extension breaking, not paying “10x more than other brands” or that “he paid for 5 replacements.”
So you have two of them or were you full of it in the first place?
Could just be NOS, they out in the wild though not highly common.
I'm done stooping to your level. Others can read your posts and judge for themselves. If you just want to attack me send me a PM.
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Strouty
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Whose side are you on anyways???
My point is the title of the thread is "It broke again..." and the OP displays a 1995 wobble extension, but says it has been replaced twice in the last year. No way Snap On is sending out NOS 1995 wobble extensions, maybe, if it was a driver, but the OP doesn't appear to have a driver.
The 24 year old extension has been abused, Snap On sent out a new one (maybe twice, maybe once) and the OP has posted just enough to make me smell a troll.
Whose side are you on anyways???
My point is the title of the thread is "It broke again..." and the OP displays a 1995 wobble extension, but says it has been replaced twice in the last year. No way Snap On is sending out NOS 1995 wobble extensions, maybe, if it was a driver, but the OP doesn't appear to have a driver.
The 24 year old extension has been abused, Snap On sent out a new one (maybe twice, maybe once) and the OP has posted just enough to make me smell a troll.
He could have been handed a NOS extenxsion but no worries, we are on the same side trying to find the true story.
I did point out the excessive torque on the extension.
VinceG
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I work on Class 8 trucks and have broke plenty of tools over the years. I used the 1/2 short wobble(the only snap-on one I had) a lot on a impact with either a 1/2 or 12 mm 12pt socket on it it broke about once a year they warrantied it(used on drive line). I broke plenty of Harbor freight 3/8 ones with a ratchet. the replaced them. I recently bought Snap-on 3/8 ones and love them the allow the socket to Wobble further than the cheap one and the have a shoulder to fully engage the socket when deeded for straight use. all wobbles are weaker so if it breaks just Warranty it. just because it says Snap-on Dose not mean it wont break . you pay for Name, service, and most stuff USA made.
1950mercury
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Oh yeah I forgot you where there....
Maybe not when it broke. But the square female end has had an impact used on it you can tell buy the corners. No I wasn't there but it's common sense. Obviously you have none
elmech
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I've been using them for 30+ years everyday and love them.
Wamsutta
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I don't doubt that. Snap-on does everything better. It's the subtle differences that can really make a difference with tools.