Most compact design 1/4" impact swivel sockets?

[nicks78camaro]

Looks like most out there have a bulky ring on them. Anyone have any suggestions on something slimmer?

 

[kbeefy]

if a couple degrees will help I use a wobbly extension.
Might not last with an impact.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Mine are gearwrench, in the 1/4 size, the ring is pretty minor. The ring is a press fit, but can be knocked off to expose the pin. My 10mm got a loose ring, so I tacked it in two places. You could likely remove the ring, and tack the pin in place, then grind it basically flush. Sunex looks a bit thinner, snap-on basically the same as sunex.

I can't say the collar has ever been a limiting factor, on my use of the 1/4 impact universals. If I need thin, I use a chrome one to break it free, then spin that chrome universal with an electric ratchet. YMMV on lifespan of the chrome universals, doing so.

 

[Fedwrench]

Terribly expensive but, Matco's 1/4 drive pinless are the most compact I've used.

https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/...E-METRIC-6-POINT-UNIVERSAL-IMPACT-SOCKET-SET/

 

[Skin]

For impact, matco pinless and snap-on laser welded are the best. Cornwell and MAC are pretty slim too as they dont bother with a retaining collar for the pin.

Gearwrench has their own clone of the Matco pinless called X-core but there are a fair number of complaints with regards to material strength, or lack there of.

 

[nicks78camaro]

Thanks all, I'll check out the options

 

[kbeefy]

Terribly expensive but, Matco's 1/4 drive pinless are the most compact I've used.

https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/...E-METRIC-6-POINT-UNIVERSAL-IMPACT-SOCKET-SET/

Whoa.... $567 and it fits in your pocket. I think my gearwrench set was $100, but chrome and not pinless. Also no 15mm.....

 

[kbeefy]

and what would you use a 5mm impact universal on?
Anything under 10mm seems silly....

 

[Fedwrench]

and what would you use a 5mm impact universal on?
Anything under 10mm seems silly....

Not sure about a 5 mm but, I use the hell out of 5.5 mm. very common on AC actuators and other under dash stuff.