Large socket set

[Sumboodie]

What is a decent set from around 1.5" to 3"? 3/4" drive.

I have a bunch of mismatched stuff, but often seems it's a scramble to find a socket as of course it's an in betweener.
Have 1.875" and 2.5", so knew it was between that.

Local store has Proto, but they are around $100 a socket. I don't use them enough to warrant dropping a couple grand.
Somehow the nut measure about 2.3", but the 2.125", 2.1875" and 2.25" I bought were all too big. Course they closed 15 mins ago.

Probably metric as it's a Magma Steyr axle, but at those sizes, inch usually is close enough.

 

[RTM]

HJE has reasonable priced Wright’s individually, but finding them can be a lesson in patience, their search sux. Shipping can get pricey, so beware. ****, I wasn’t looking at in stock qty, one is 0 in stock.

2-5/16" - 3/4" Dr. 6 Pt. Deep Impact Socket (69104WR)

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www.harryepstein.com

Wright Tool 2 1/16" 6 Point Deep Impact 3/4" Dr. Socket 6966WR

Wright Tool 2 1/16" 6 Point Deep Impact 3/4" Dr. Socket 6966WR Wright Tool 2 1/16" 6 Point Deep Impact 3/4" Dr. Socket 6966WR

www.harryepstein.com

Wright 1 3/4" 6 Point Deep Impact 3/4" Dr. Socket #6956

Wright 1 3/4" 6 Point Deep Impact 3/4" Dr. Socket #6956

www.harryepstein.com

3" - 3/4" Dr. 6 Pt. Deep Impact Socket

3" - 3/4" Dr. 6 Pt. Deep Impact Socket

www.harryepstein.com

This link is FUBAR, might need to ask for help

3/4" Dr. 6 & 12 Pt. Deep Impact Sockets

3/4" Dr. 6 & 12 Pt. Deep Impact Sockets

www.harryepstein.com

ere is a metric set

3/4" Dr 19 Pc 6 Point Standard Metric Impact Socket Set Wright #655

3/4" Dr 19 Pc 6 Point Standard Metric Impact Socket Set Wright #655

www.harryepstein.com

And a smallish SAE set

3/4" Dr 14 Pc 6 Point Std. Impact Wright #610 Socket Set 3/4-1-5/8"

3/4" Dr 14 Pc 6 Point Std. Impact Wright #610 Socket Set 3/4-1-5/8"

www.harryepstein.com

Bigger sizes

3/4" Drive 11 Piece 12 Point Impact Socket Set 1-5/16" to 2" #604

3/4" Drive 11 Piece 12 Point Impact Socket Set 1-5/16" to 2" #604

www.harryepstein.com

Less dense set, non impact (acme has it at 800, probably free shipping, but maybe not to you)

3/4" Dr. Wright 22 Pc. Socket Set 12 Pt 7/8 - 2" #623

3/4" Dr. Wright 22 Pc. Socket Set 12 Pt 7/8 - 2" #623

www.harryepstein.com

They have 1” and 1-1/2” drive sockets too.

 

[Retired dozer fixer]

Any size over 2” I will get out my 1” drive tools. If something that size is really tight as it should be your pushing the limits for 3/4” handles. I would feel better on the end of a 6’ pipe on a 1” dr. handle than a 3/4”

 

[fatfillup]

Don't see many 3/4 drive above 2 inch

I would look at a 1 inch drive set, or continued to piece together as you find them

 

[Mytoolsupply]

What are you using to measure the nut?

 

[Wamsutta]

Your thread title threw me for a loop. You're not looking for a large set of sockets. You're looking for a set of sockets in large sizes.

 

[isb cornbinder]

What is a decent set from around 1.5" to 3"? 3/4" drive.

I have a bunch of mismatched stuff, but often seems it's a scramble to find a socket as of course it's an in betweener.
Have 1.875" and 2.5", so knew it was between that.

Local store has Proto, but they are around $100 a socket. I don't use them enough to warrant dropping a couple grand.
Somehow the nut measure about 2.3", but the 2.125", 2.1875" and 2.25" I bought were all too big. Course they closed 15 mins ago.

Probably metric as it's a Magma Steyr axle, but at those sizes, inch usually is close enough.

So where is your vernier caliper?
Decades ago, I bought an off-shore inexpensive set of 3/4" drive sockets and drivers. All but a very few broke on the first use. One time a larger socket shattered and I had to go to first aid to get my hand bandaged. If I were just starting out and with what I know now, I would buy only the main brands.
The shop where I worked supplied a few of the large sockets from SnapOn, Mack, Challenger, Hazet and other I do not remember. Some of these sockets were/are more than a half century old. They survived almost daily heavy use and survived.

 

[Sumboodie]

What are you using to measure the nut?

Caliper. Apparently it's the "circle" that's formed between the highs and lows of the hex.

 

[Steve_P]

I would look at Sunex. I don't know if they make much above 2", but they can get you partway to 3". Still, even Sunex isn't going to be cheap in large sizes.

 

[Sumboodie]

Any size over 2” I will get out my 1” drive tools. If something that size is really tight as it should be your pushing the limits for 3/4” handles. I would feel better on the end of a 6’ pipe on a 1” dr. handle than a 3/4”

Adapter. Don't always have room for a 1" impact. 3/4" is much smaller. I could go either way, as I have a mix of 3/4" and 1" drive.

 

[Sumboodie]

1 in. Drive SAE Jumbo Socket Set, 21-Piece

Amazing deals on this 21Pc 1In Dr Sae Jumbo Socket Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Sumboodie]

So where is your vernier caliper?
Decades ago, I bought an off-shore inexpensive set of 3/4" drive sockets and drivers. All but a very few broke on the first use. One time a larger socket shattered and I had to go to first aid to get my hand bandaged. If I were just starting out and with what I know now, I would buy only the main brands.
The shop where I worked supplied a few of the large sockets from SnapOn, Mack, Challenger, Hazet and other I do not remember. Some of these sockets were/are more than a half century old. They survived almost daily heavy use and survived.

Not interested in spending that kind of money on something I don't use often.

Said that in first post.

 

[RTM]

Caliper. Apparently it's the "circle" that's formed between the highs and lows of the hex.

That's not right. Both metric and SAE are across the flats.

So it's a 2.25" ,across the flats that should be a 58mm or so. So for 2.25 is too small I would look at a 60 mm across the flats

 

[Sumboodie]

That's not right. Both metric and SAE are across the flats.

So it's a 2.25" ,across the flats that should be a 58mm or so. So for 2.25 is too small I would look at a 60 mm across the flats

12pt nut

 

[isb cornbinder]

Cheap is one word I try to leave out. I am old enough to remember when cheap meant poor quality. in 2024, cheap has been smoothed over to include lower priced. While I have a very few "cheap" tools I never intended to use any of them in main-line service. I get great pleasure in repurposing cheap tools. I toss them in recycling when I am done with them.
One example is a very large adjustable Crescent style wrench. It was about 20 bucks. The name on the tool put me off. So, I clamped it in my mill and took the name off. That was the first. Second event, I removed the knurled nut adjuster. It slopped around on the shaft and could not hold a setting. I drilled out the nut and made a light press fit brass bushing for the nut. I drilled the brass insert to fit the shaft. I put the wrench together after an hour on the machinery and It worked perfectly. Allowing a nominal amount for my time and machine use, I could have bought a real Crescent Wrench. I think a real squirrel might have less trouble holding onto its nuts than this POS did in original form. The wrench works great, now.

 

[cherrybomb]

A good tool to have in a guys arsenal is a digital caliper.You measure across the flat.Mine,you push the button, goes back and forth,metric,sae and in thousandth. Very easy, convenient, accurate.1 inch tools will of course cost more,but you are getting up in size and you might have to add a pipe to the breaking bar.Remember to be careful with the pipe.Safety doesn't cost,it pays

 

[RTM]

12pt nut

Doesn’t matter, still across the flats

 

[Sumboodie]

Doesn’t matter, still across the flats

There's no flats on a 12 pt

 

[RTM]

There's no flats on a 12 pt

Color me confused, can you send a pic? I always thought 12 pt nut flats were just 1/2ish the size of a 6pt nut.

Edit: color me stupid, I could have googled, which explains your statement.

But that STILL also means those 6pt impact sockets I listed above won’t work very well

 

[Sumboodie]

Already fixed, installed and onto the next project.

 

[5ubtle]

Stainless Steel 12 Point Nuts | ARP 12-point Flange/Hex/Lug Nuts

ISO approved manufacturer of Stainless Steel 12 Point Nuts, Supplier of Aircraft Metric 12-point Flange/Hex/Lug Nuts, many sizes available in High-strength 12 point Nuts at best price in India.

www.vihasteel.com

May be a 2-1/16" socket on a 1-3/4" bolt.

 

[jblnut]

A few years back I went on eBay and found a really nice set of 3/4” and a set of 1” drive stuff in the Craftsman flavor. I’ve bounced in the end of an 8’ pipe on the end of the 1” breaker bar and 3-1/2” socket a few times and it’s all held up fine. I think I was around that $500 mark for both sets which I thought was reasonable.

 

[four.cycle]

big tools:
Imperial-Newton / Imperial-Newton Corp., Centennial, CO / https://www.imperial-newton.com/ / large industrial only - 1 " minimum size on sockets and wrenches /

check your local Craigslist ads. you just never know.

I found a buddy of mine a fairly "complete" set of 3/4" drive sockets with a breaker (mostly Wright) - WWII vintage - for $25 bucks one day a few years back.

YMMV

 

[Sumboodie]

big tools:
Imperial-Newton / Imperial-Newton Corp., Centennial, CO / https://www.imperial-newton.com/ / large industrial only - 1 " minimum size on sockets and wrenches /

check your local Craigslist ads. you just never know.

I found a buddy of mine a fairly "complete" set of 3/4" drive sockets with a breaker (mostly Wright) - WWII vintage - for $25 bucks one day a few years back.

YMMV

Craigslist is still a thing?

 

[tool_scrounge]

Craigslist is still a thing?

Used is the way to go if you have the time. I got a Blackhawk 3/4" socket set with 20 sockets from 15/16" to 2-3/8" with metal box, ratchet, & extensions for $80 off of Craigslist. I really like the 44 tooth Blackhawk ratchet due to its low back drag.

 

[Sumboodie]

Stainless Steel 12 Point Nuts | ARP 12-point Flange/Hex/Lug Nuts

ISO approved manufacturer of Stainless Steel 12 Point Nuts, Supplier of Aircraft Metric 12-point Flange/Hex/Lug Nuts, many sizes available in High-strength 12 point Nuts at best price in India.

www.vihasteel.com

May be a 2-1/16" socket on a 1-3/4" bolt.

The 2" socket was loose but it worked. Maybe was 1 15/16" or 50mm.

Not sure why the pinion was leaking, truck only has ~90k miles.

 

[Sumboodie]

Ordered a set off Harbor Freight. About $275 after shipping