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Folks,

I am looking for a pass-thru ratchet set that is similar to the one that the guy is using in this video:


I would like a set that includes deep metric sockets (10-22mm).

Can anyone make a recommendation?

Thanks.
 
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With a pass-thru set, do they really have to be deep? The pass-thru set I have, Gearwrench, has extensions that will give you basically a deeper socket.


What you're seeing in the vid technically isn't a pass-thru set, it's a shock-absorber tool set, kinda like this
 
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Why not just get a regular pass through set and use one of the supplied extensions? Deep pass through sockets are completely unnecessary. The only reason to have a deep socket is to give more clearance to long studs sticking out. Pass through sockets have no issue with studs of any length. If you need the extra reach of a deep socket, the pass through extensions will do that.

Unless I'm not understanding what the application is, I would just go that route. I've never heard of deep pass through sockets until I watched that video.
 
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As mentioned above - Pass thru ratchet and socket system eliminates the need for deep sockets.

GearWrench 891226 25 Piece 1/2-Inch Drive (30mm) Pass Thru Ratchet Set with Locking Flex-Head

SAE: 5/8 in., 11/16 in., 3/4 in., 13/16 in., 7/8 in., 15/16 in., 1 in., 1-1/16 in., 1-1/8 in., 1-1/4 in.

Metric: 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, 24mm, 27mm, 30mm and 32mm sockets.



GearWrench (893823) 20mm 3/8" Drive 23-Piece Ratchet Set

SAE: 3/8" - 7/8".

Metric: 10 - 19mm.

http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench/b/...438011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=GearWrench
 
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I'm interested in knowing what set was used in the video. It would have been invaluable for replacing the entire front suspension in my Jetta this past weekend.

I see a logo in the video, but I don't recognize it. Looks like MSS, tried searching along with other variants without any luck.
 
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Katodog said:
With a pass-thru set, do they really have to be deep? The pass-thru set I have, Gearwrench, has extensions that will give you basically a deeper socket.


What you're seeing in the vid technically isn't a pass-thru set, it's a shock-absorber tool set, kinda like this
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I did not realize that "shock absorber tool sets" existed....thanks!

I found this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shock-absor...hash=item35ecdfda7e&item=231607360126&vxp=mtr

Think this is what I am looking for.

Loscaldazar said:
Why not just get a regular pass through set and use one of the supplied extensions? Deep pass through sockets are completely unnecessary. The only reason to have a deep socket is to give more clearance to long studs sticking out. Pass through sockets have no issue with studs of any length. If you need the extra reach of a deep socket, the pass through extensions will do that.

Unless I'm not understanding what the application is, I would just go that route. I've never heard of deep pass through sockets until I watched that video.
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I did not realize that the set included extensions. I guess I would just need a longer hex/torx bit to hold the center rod.
 
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LB-1911 said:
As mentioned above - Pass thru ratchet and socket system eliminates the need for deep sockets.

GearWrench 891226 25 Piece 1/2-Inch Drive (30mm) Pass Thru Ratchet Set with Locking Flex-Head

SAE: 5/8 in., 11/16 in., 3/4 in., 13/16 in., 7/8 in., 15/16 in., 1 in., 1-1/16 in., 1-1/8 in., 1-1/4 in.

Metric: 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, 24mm, 27mm, 30mm and 32mm sockets.



GearWrench (893823) 20mm 3/8" Drive 23-Piece Ratchet Set

SAE: 3/8" - 7/8".

Metric: 10 - 19mm.

http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench/b/...438011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=GearWrench
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These are what I use. They're priceless for strut replacement/repair as well as being generally useful in other efforts.
 
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Thanks! These responses were very helpful. I almost pulled the trigger on the Max Axxess set (pretty much the same as Gearwrench) when they were being clearanced out at Sears. Having ratcheting wrenches and full sets of 1/4"-1/2" drive shallow and deep, I really couldn't justify the purchase.

The only downside to the Gearwrench style is the inability to use a torque wrench with them.
 
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The max axxes sets are nice because their lower profile than a standard shallow socket and ratchet combination fl80 and a shallow socket vs the latter there a good 3/16 inch less in thickness so they do fit in quite a few more places and they definitely give you a better bite and then a ratcheting wrench almost 100% of the time I use them for their low-profile and almost never for the pass threw feature maybe a handful of times
 
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Be careful about the Max Axxess sets because some of the chroming on the sockets is poor - the actual sockets hold up nice and fit well so you are only sacrificing style for substance. I like them because they have a six point version and a universal version, neither of which are both SAE/metric like Kobalt's Xtreme Access - the sockets just don't fit as well.
 
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