New extra deep snap on sockets

[Grokew]

Today I got a snap on video in my feed. They now have some 4 1/2" deep 1/4 drive sockets, but only on metric. May be good for ductwork, unistrut, or shock absorbers. No SAE sizes, sadly.

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Snap-on Store

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What would be a good use case?

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Besides te ones at the 10 second mark.

 

[DerekV]

10 second mark

 

[Fedwrench]

I've seen techs use the really long 10mm on glow plugs. I guess you could use them instead of a socket/extension combination. I think the Euro vehicle use is popular though.

i have an extra long 10mm SK socket I picked up one Epstein's day but, I don't think SK makes them any more.

CTA offers a set in 3/8 drive and other manufacturers offer extra long sockets too. I know I'm cheap but, I can't get past the $329 list price for the snappy set.

 

[General Geoff]

Koken has had these for years

 

[Jweebothee]

I’ve been needing to get an extra deep 10mm for awhile now for some Subaru battery hold downs, most are easy but there have been a few where a deep socket wasn’t deep enough and I couldn’t get a wrench to fit right.

 

[Snapped-off]

Also good for bumper covers. I ordered a 10mm last week.

 

[Grokew]

I've seen techs use the really long 10mm on glow plugs. I guess you could use them instead of a socket/extension combination. I think the Euro vehicle use is popular though.

i have an extra long 10mm SK socket I picked up one Epstein's day but, I don't think SK makes them any more.

CTA offers a set in 3/8 drive and other manufacturers offer extra long sockets too. I know I'm cheap but, I can't get past the $329 list price for the snappy set.

The price is a bit scary. Over 30 dollars or socket. Oof

 

[Grokew]

Koken has had these for years

I clicked the link, and saw that they also offer a holding version of those. Sweet

 

[WWheeler]

I know I'm cheap but, I can't get past the $329 list price for the snappy set.

CTA tools sells an 11 piece 8-18mm that is a pretty nice set that goes for $100-$120 or so.

EDIT: I looked it up again and it's CTA Tools # 1099. ~$125 seems to be the asking rate these days.
Looks like they also have a 5 pc 8-14mm CTA #1700 for $50-65 or so.

 

[richfinn]

I have an extra deep 3/8 drive 10mm Ko-ken that I use for battery hold downs on Japanese vehicles, also good for valve cover/sump bolts on a drill/driver where you don't want to overtorque them with an impact

 

[Mr_B]

Never truly needed a 100 to 120mm deep socket in 1/4 drive .
1/4" drive be bit maxed out on most glow plug removal scenarios I deal with .
Extra deep I find useful is 3/8 80mm deep trident branded .
I bought a set incorporating semi deep (40mm) and extra deep (80mm) and they proper handy in between lengths and pretty good value affordable to all (like 3 & half bucks a socket when I got them)

With pass through sockets and ratchet wrenches, really long sockets not that useful besides very specific speciality tasks and the koken range is most flexible in options for special task scenarios .

 

[javyLSU]

Koken has had these for years

So has Snap-on, these are not new, only the promo video is. I’ve had these in my “Wish list” on Snap-on’s website for at least 3 years, I just haven’t come into a case where I would need them yet.

 

[VolvoRyan]

To me, super-deep sockets seem cool for places where you'd use a socket and extension..... especially with an impact. Sockets would/should be less twisty (and torque sapping) than extensions, since the whole package is "fatter".

That said, it's a super rare automotive fastener where a semi-deep won't suffice.

-Ryan

 

[lugnut71]

Yes nothing new I think snap on and Matco both have had a 10 & 11 two piece set , 11mm or 7/16 are very handle for turbo or air charge cooler clamps

 

[toolenthusiast]

No SAE sizes, sadly.

What would be a good use case?

Uhh if you don’t have a use case in mind, why are you disappointed that they don’t make SAE?

 

[ecotec]

These are not new. A lot of people have them for bumper covers.

Some construction and ag mechanics have a 9/16” version

 

[m6z]

I've got one of those CTA extra deeps. Would recommend.

 

[Legion Prime]

Sounds like a good case to be made for a pass through socket set. I don't use mine too often but when I do it's rather handy.

 

[AJHD]

For those interested, since no one has posted it yet...

Snap-on Store

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[Grokew]

Uhh if you don’t have a use case in mind, why are you disappointed that they don’t make SAE?

HVAC, need SAE sizes. My knowledge and experience are really limited, that's why I wanted to get more info from everyone else.

 

[Grokew]

For those interested, since no one has posted it yet...

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

Added the address up there. Thank you!

 

[joel63]

For those interested, since no one has posted it yet...

Snap-on Store

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These are nice. Got the 8, 10 12, 14 mm ones.