Matco Axle Nut Set

[Jeeper]

I have the Matco sales flyer and they have the 7pc axle nut socket set for $71.50. On top of that, i think I can get for a few dollars cheaper for paying in cash. Thinking about getting a set. Do you all think it's a good deal? My only gripe is they aren't made in the USA.


http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/AXL4547/7PC-AXLE-NUT-SOCKET-SET/

 

[Sterff]

Those look nice but, Id get the HF ones. They are not made in the US but, with the 20% off coupon the price can't be beat. How often are you going to break one any way? I have the set and they work fine. They have the same 7 that you included in your link.

http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece-1-2-half-inch-drive-front-wheel-drive-axle-lock-nut-socket-set-66988.html

 

[Hammer1963]

Sterff makes a good point. I have the same set you are looking at. They have worked well for nearly 4 years without a hiccup.

 

[Sterff]

Also the HF set is made in Taiwan not China. A little better

 

[Skin]

I have the Matco sales flyer and they have the 7pc axle nut socket set for $71.50. On top of that, i think I can get for a few dollars cheaper for paying in cash. Thinking about getting a set. Do you all think it's a good deal? My only gripe is they aren't made in the USA.


http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/AXL4547/7PC-AXLE-NUT-SOCKET-SET/

Its about $20-$30 too much compared to street prices of other quality brands but perhaps thats worth it to you for the piece of mind when it comes to replacement. I dont think you'll ever break one though.

On the flip side the SK set goes for about $130 if you want to spend a bit more for USA.

 

[blown94conv]

Why spend Tool truck money for China Tools? Get them at Harbor Frieght.

 

[TheGrooveking]

Not to be stupid, but how do you guys know that the Matco is made in China?

TheGrooveking

 

[Fedwrench]

You could get these instead: http://www.cripedistributing.com/napa-41650-piece-deep-axle-p-8544.html

They're probably the same as Matco sells. Discount code RDKBS should get you 5% off from Cripe too.

 

[Skin]

Not to be stupid, but how do you guys know that the Matco is made in China?

TheGrooveking

It could be Taiwan or China but its definetly from the east. The price is a dead give-away. Heres the SO set for comparison.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...&group_ID=1656&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[Chadro]

It could be Taiwan or China but its definetly from the east. The price is a dead give-away. Heres the SO set for comparison.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...&group_ID=1656&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Yeah but even if Snappy made their set in China or Taiwan, they'd still charge $244. They do say Snap-on, after all.

 

[mrshaun]

those are lilse or lisle i think. I have the same set for 82 bucks on the truck, or at least the case is the same. i have sold them for 1.5 years now and not one has been brought back to the truck for warranty reasons.

 

[Guns R Tools]

I believe that Matco set is from Taiwan.

Lots of Matco stuff with good pricing is from Taiwan.

 

[Nick_Escalante]

I picked up the HF Axle set. Figured for $40 it will solve all future repairs and I don't feel like running to the auto parts store to 'rent' sockets. I paid $49.99 + 20% coupon = $39.99.

Hell, in the recent flier this set is listed for $39.99 and add a 20% coupon... $32. Damn! always miss HF sales. ...

Tough to beat. Keep the receipt and if any break, return and get a new one. They are a nice set to have, even 4 a DIY'er home guy like me. Some of the sockets I will probably never use in my lifetime, but I'll give 'em to my kids if I have any, or nephews?

http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piec...eel-drive-axle-lock-nut-socket-set-66988.html

 

[kartracer55]

I picked up a 32 and a 34mm from a "local" autoparts store a few years back. They were basically NOS KD, made in USA for less than 15 each. Point is, maybe poke around if you have an old mom&pop type store in the area. You might be surprised.