Anyone have any experience with low clearance sockets? Just saw a set at O'reilly in SAE and in metric for $24.99 that look really nice but since I have ratcheting wrenches do I need these?
LordPsychon,
Are you referring to this Powerbuilt low profile, metric socket set available at most O'Reilley stores:
LINK?
I do not own this set. I have no idea if their claim of a 30% reduction in height compared to a conventional socket is true.
However, I own and had great success in DIY automotive maintenance with the 3/8" drive Gearwrench Vortex locking flex ratchet and socket set in limited access situations.
If you would like to read a discussion on the advantages of the Gearwrench Vortex ratchet versus ratcheting wrenches, here's the link:
LINK.
Here is a current deal at NAPA for either the 1/4" or 3/8" drive Gearwrench locking flex ratchet and socket sets:
LINK.
Dave
