Low profile sockets

[Rickkyyr8]

Hey guys looking into buying some low profile sockets in a 3/8” and 1/2” drive. Was looking at either Sunex or Astro. Anybody here have these? What’s the feedback? What other options are out there? Thanks!

 

[kbeefy]

I have the Astros in 3/8, work fine. I believe I have some 1/2 also, but I'd have to check the brand.
They don't get used much but are handy when they do.

 

[javyLSU]

Husky, exactly the same tool as the Astro/Sunex sets.

3/8" metric: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3...t-Socket-Set-14-Piece-H3DLPIMSM14PC/315714667

1/2" metric: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1...t-Socket-Set-15-Piece-H2DLPIMSM15PC/315714637

 

[qqzj]

But using astro feels more professional! Better service, most likely

 

[kbeefy]

Well I was mostly incorrect.
My 3/8 metric is Matco, and my 1/2 stuff is M7.
I don't seem to have 3/8 SAE.

 

[plinker]

I have Matco & Napa/Carlyle in 3/8 & 1/2 drive, same sockets different name. No issues. Napa is quite a bit less for them. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NPT610212MS


The boss has a Sunex 1/2 drive metric set, also no issues that I know of.

 

[LXCam]

Toptul here.

 

[Rickkyyr8]

I ended up going with Astro

 

[lugnut71]

Anyone have the gearwrench chrome low profile sockets ? Curious how much shorter they are then snap on shallow chrome

 

[qqzj]

Anyone have the gearwrench chrome low profile sockets ? Curious how much shorter they are then snap on shallow chrome

Does it even exist? Have a link? Thanks.

 

[M6erfan]

Does it even exist? Have a link? Thanks.

Got Google?

https://www.gearwrench.com/sites/gearwrench/files/pim_pdfs/872149.pdf

 

[qqzj]

Got Google?

https://www.gearwrench.com/sites/gearwrench/files/pim_pdfs/872149.pdf

Thanks. I've never seen them before. These cannot work with a wrench though. So still less low-profile, overall, than Astro's offering. But I do like chrome better than black finish. Maybe get both?

 

[M6erfan]

Thanks. I've never seen them before. These cannot work with a wrench though. So still less low-profile, overall, than Astro's offering. But I do like chrome better than black finish. Maybe get both?

Dude, you really should keep VIM in mind as a supplier . . .

DDM400 - VIM Tools

DUAL DRIVE Metric Shallow Chrome Sockets Set, 1/4" dr. 9pc.

vimtools.com

 

[qqzj]

This is 9 pc costing more than 14 piece from Astro? I don't like chrome that much!

 

[lugnut71]

Not concerned with price, not concerned with putting them on a wrench. Neither one shows the actual specs. I want some that are as short as snap on low profile. Concerned that the imports might not be much shorter then snap on normal shallow

 

[qqzj]

let me know your snap on normal short for 14mm and I can measure Astro 14mm extra short for you

 

[jmf535]

Checkout Koken Z-series. They are 14-15mm tall in 1/4 and 19-22mm tall in 3/8

https://drpd.cc/tool-shop/ratchets-...es-1-4-socket-set-6-point-12-pcs-rs2400mz-12/

 

[lugnut71]

snap on normal shallow 14mm is 1" tall, snap on low pro 14mm is 3/4" tall. both 3/8 drive

 

[qqzj]

Astro is right around 7/8 inch.

 

[qqzj]

Astro Pneumatic 7831409 14Mm 3/8'' Drive Low Profile Nano Impact Socket

www.toolshackweb.com

 

[Qualitytools]

Another recommendation for KOKEN Zeal

 

[ecotec]

In 3/8”, I have the Cornwell extra short. They are terrific. I do not know if they still make the same style. They are quite old. I also have about 2/3’s of a set of an older MAC version plus some spares. The price ($5) is still on the Cornwell set.

In 1/2”, I have the Astro Nano. I am still ambivalent about it.

 

[Marvin Berry]

I have the 3/8 set and the wrench from Astro and I love them.

For 1/4 low profile sockets, I picked up SAE and metric sets from O'Reilly's for about $14 each.

 

[ecotec]

I have the 3/8 set and the wrench from Astro and I love them.

For 1/4 low profile sockets, I picked up SAE and metric sets from O'Reilly's for about $14 each.

Do they stay in the wrench from Astro?

 

[demarpaint]

I went with Astro because of their presence on the board and their good CS.

 

[Gordon84]

snap on normal shallow 14mm is 1" tall, snap on low pro 14mm is 3/4" tall. both 3/8 drive

The thinnest 3/8" drive ratchets I have are around 0.5" thick so that would give you about 1.25" for a 14mm low profile socket. Or are there thinner head ratchets than 0.5" that I am not aware of?

 

[Gordon84]

All the low profile sockets I have seen online and linked here are 6 pt. Does anyone know of 12 pt low profile sockets in chrome for 3/8" or 1/2" drive?................. I should have looked harder before I posted this quesiton. Snap on does make a 12pt low profile socket set with a low profile ratchet.

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

 

[2ndGearRubber]

OEM tools makes low profile 12 point. They're pretty nice, I use them from time to time.

 

[Marvin Berry]

Do they stay in the wrench from Astro?

Yes, there's a wire ring in the wrench opening that must hold the lip of the socket.

The wrench was expensive but worth it. My only complaint about it is I wish there was a lever to change direction rather than having to pull off the socket and flip the wrench.

 

[Swincjas000]

In 3/8”, I have the Cornwell extra short. They are terrific. I do not know if they still make the same style. They are quite old. I also have about 2/3’s of a set of an older MAC version plus some spares. The price ($5) is still on the Cornwell set.

In 1/2”, I have the Astro Nano. I am still ambivalent about it.

Very cool