Snap On 10-19 vs 10-22

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Buying a set of FD wrenches, which one should I get?
Are 20-22 used often? Im gonna get a 24 for toyota camshaft too.

student pricing; $161 for 10-19, $231 for 10-22. 24mm FD is $33.28
Did a little math, if I were to buy the 10-19, then the 20-22 later, it would total 248. So Id be saving almost 20 buying the 10-22 from the get go.

 

[shockwave]

You will need the 10-22 for a lot of suspension bolts and I would recommend a 27mm aswell

 

[MattPersman]

21 and 22 are pretty common sizes I like the FD+ wrenches personally but that would add to the cost some I am sure

 

[firebox40dash5]

20 is used for some GM fuel filters, and maybe others I don't know about. 21 is very common on suspension components, especially strut bolts, as well as 24. 22 is probably the least common to need a combo wrench for... I'm having trouble thinking what I've seen in 22mm besides lug nuts, but I don't have a 22mm wrench so I might not remember needing it.

In short, I'd buy the bigger set as well as the 24mm you mentioned, and an 8mm as well.

 

[MrSimba]

22mm for Lambda sensors!

 

[turdferguson13]

I work on European vehicles and 22 mm is very common. I have never needed a 20 mm wrench before.

 

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You will need the 10-22 for a lot of suspension bolts and I would recommend a 27mm aswell

Suspension. cool, was thinking under the car. 27 too? alright sounds good but what is an example of its use. (I think Id rather buy a basic set up to 19 or 22, and for the bigger ones, jus get the singles I'd need and actually use.)

21 and 22 are pretty common sizes I like the FD+ wrenches personally but that would add to the cost some I am sure

O they are? very nice. haha I read this: "I have never had a use for a 20mm wrench of any kind in over 45 years of DIY wrenching. I have a 20mm combo wrench in my tool cabinet that's growing moss on it from lack of use. My other metric wrenches won't even talk to the 20mm wrench; it's an outcast. "
and
"My personal opinion is that the 20mm has 2 essential purposes. First, If you ever need it once, that's cause to own it. The need will arise again. Second, no other wrench is suitable to fill the gap between the 19mm and 21mm. Leaving that spot empty is NOT ACCEPTABLE."
LOL.
So you like FD+? I recently revived an old FD vs FD+; you can read what I wrote, about what my teacher said. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71802
Seemed like FD was the winner?
FD+ is on my poll, I was considering it
This was an interesting comment in the thread posted above, "If you can buy individual wrenches, I'd say buy regular flank drive 10-19 and add flank drive plus in 21 and 22 mm. aside from 21 & 22, my 13mm fd+ gets used often. It all depends on what you work on."

20 is used for some GM fuel filters, and maybe others I don't know about. 21 is very common on suspension components, especially strut bolts, as well as 24. 22 is probably the least common to need a combo wrench for... I'm having trouble thinking what I've seen in 22mm besides lug nuts, but I don't have a 22mm wrench so I might not remember needing it.

In short, I'd buy the bigger set as well as the 24mm you mentioned, and an 8mm as well.

Ya fuel filters is what I read too, but was hoping there would be more uses. Suspension seems likely. So no use for 22? it would probably be like $10 cheaper for 10-19 and a 20 and 21, rather than 10-22.
an 8 too, for sure. Was thinking of one of those too but forgot to mention. I hardly ever use a 9, what do you think?

 

[Fast LT1]

Buy a duralast 23. It's a size you won't use often of at all.

 

[SC-AW11]

22mm for Lambda sensors!

Perfect example my teacher mentioned for FD+. Do you use FD or FD+?

I work on European vehicles and 22 mm is very common. I have never needed a 20 mm wrench before.

Straight to the point lol. seems like 21 and 22 are used more often than not, and 20 doesnt do much; (refer to the 2 above quotes about 20mm lol)

 

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Buy a duralast 23. It's a size you won't use often of at all.

Did you do that?
8-24 Snap On, with a 23 Duralast. They look somewhat similar but I dont think my OCD could handle that everyday lol. Id almost rather just skip it. Ive seen others skip some and it doesnt look too wierd.

 

[devoncoolman]

22 for tie rod jamb nuts all the time. I personally use a 7/8 wrench. Honestly u should add a 8mm wrench in the as well as a 27 too very common wrenches.

 

[devoncoolman]

I use my 20mm often. Fuel filters (gm) also some tie rod jamb nuts are 20mm as well. Just buy it ull regret it when u have to use an adjustable.

 

[MrSimba]

Perfect example my teacher mentioned for FD+. Do you use FD or FD+?

Just a 'normal' 22mm spanner I actually keep an old beater 22mm just for the lambda sensors as I usually need a cheater on it if its the 'OE' sensor and seised tight! Once you put them back in with plenty of copper grease they come out with no problem the next time!

I've fixed spanners up to 32mm & actually used the 32mm a few weeks back adjusting a bonnet catch, sure a large pair of Cobra's would have done the job just as well but always nice to have the right tool for the job!

 

[MrSimba]

22 Honestly u should add a 8mm wrench in the as well as a 27 too very common wrenches.

Definatly! & a 7mm as jubilee clips seem to be either 7mm or 8mm and sometimes there's not room to get even the smallest 1/4" 7mm on them!

 

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So 10-22 is winning by far, looks like thats what I'll get.
To the couple of you saying 8mm too, Ya in a recent reply to firebox a few posts up, I said I was planning on an 8 already, but didnt know about a 9mm? I hardly touch the craftsman I have now

But ah ok, 7mm, great suggestion for jubliee's as mentioned. Thank you!

So 9mm?

Just a 'normal' 22mm spanner I actually keep an old beater 22mm just for the lambda sensors as I usually need a cheater on it if its the 'OE' sensor and seised tight! Once you put them back in with plenty of copper grease they come out with no problem the next time!

I've fixed spanners up to 32mm & actually used the 32mm a few weeks back adjusting a bonnet catch, sure a large pair of Cobra's would have done the job just as well but always nice to have the right tool for the job!

Oh really, you put a cheater and use the open end on the sensor? wow if that doesn't prove smooth jaws can do a good job too, I dont know what would lol
Copper grease! will definitely get some for my box. I wish factory put a little on there lol.
Damn, wish I could afford the 32mm set but its like 1500! lol. even with student discount thats not very practical right now, quite a few other tools to get too. Thats super cool to hear you just used it though. Definitely, one of the best feelings is having the right tool for the job.

 

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[MrSimba]

Oh really, you put a cheater and use the open end on the sensor? wow if that doesn't prove smooth jaws can do a good job too, I dont know what would lol
Copper grease! will definitely get some for my box. I wish factory put a little on there lol.
Damn, wish I could afford the 32mm set but its like 1500! lol. even with student discount thats not very practical right now, quite a few other tools to get too. Thats super cool to hear you just used it though. Definitely, one of the best feelings is having the right tool for the job.

Don't forget though that once your getting up to 22mm and above the spanners are quite large and have a lot of metal round the jaws!

For your 8-19mm set definatly go with SnapOn especially if your getting a great discount, but for the number of times your going to use something like a 32mm spanner just get a cheap one, if you find yourself using it often then at a later date get the SnapOn equivalent.

 

[sberry]

I would be looking at an 8 and after 14, maybe 15 mm most other wrenches work just as well. I have a 3/4, I never really need it. Its a fine wrench but got 20 others in 12 pt cheap that function just as well.

I do like them in some small sizes on occasion, the premium can be worth it in a small fistful of sizes, as others eluded to, the one off use stuff I would also source as needed. If a guy is working on old damaged cars a few of these good wrenches are worthwhile.

 

[4x4gearhead]

I voted 10-22 go big or go home, youve got a student discount now, I would use it. Edit: I mean 10-22 in flank drive plus, these are what I use and I wouldnt go back.

 

[davesnothere]

Flank drive plus. Buy every size you can afford now. They don't get cheaper.

 

[Polski-Chevy]

Flank drive plus. Buy every size you can afford now. They don't get cheaper.

Bingo, that was my vote too

 

[supersteve]

So 10-22 is winning by far, looks like thats what I'll get.
To the couple of you saying 8mm too, Ya in a recent reply to firebox a few posts up, I said I was planning on an 8 already, but didnt know about a 9mm? I hardly touch the craftsman I have now

But ah ok, 7mm, great suggestion for jubliee's as mentioned. Thank you!

So 9mm?

The only time i can think I have ever used a 9mm wrench is on Ford Focus brake bleeders. Since you seem like you're watching costs and already have a Craftsman wrench, I would skip.