padronanniversary
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Does snap on make pass through sockets ? just wondering.
SO make pass thru sockets ?
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ricleh
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They used to have a Blue Point set. I don't know if they still carry it.
abvw
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I think the 1/4" low profile set is pass through.
nicksnothereman
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Matco rebrands a lot of import stuff.
Seems to be a taiwanese thing. I have the kobalt set but they're all very similar.
Look at the ratchet wrench they include and you can probably see who's rebranding what. For a rare use set, they'll probably all hold up decently. But...you're getting hybrid 12 point sae/metric sockets in some of these sets.
dankicksass
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BLPPTSS3822 is the Blue Point kit, std and mm it goes up to 3/4 and 19mm. I'd just go with the cheap Gearwrench kit Sears has on sale often.
the.wong.kid
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Syntax_Error
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What are you guys using your pass through sockets on? I bought my set when I was doing a front disc brake conversion on my 72 F100 and I cant remember why I bought it. I have never used the set since but have grabbed the pass through ratchet a couple times to turn some 3/4 bolts.
nicksnothereman
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Putting together furniture and assorted ****. Pretty much.
I was going to use it for my exhaust bolts (replacing gasket) but...didn't need it.
dogdad
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SAMs club has this for $30
superautobacs
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Those are not pass-thru type sockets since they are broached to accept 1/4" drive tools.
I do believe they have a different type under the SO-brand that actually is pass-thru. I don't know the part # though.
kenburkholz
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The set I used was from Grainger [Westward] and they worked very well. I was working on industrial pressure washers that had 12 inch long internal studs with lock nuts. Ken.
neophyte
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According to Snap-On's website description they're pass thru.
The sockets have an 11mm hex outside dimension, with a 1/4" broached pass thru drive socket. The 1/4" internal broached drive allows the sockets to be used with a regular 1/4" ratchet and extensions. The 11mm hex outside, allows the sockets to be turned with a regular 11mm combination wrench, as well as a 11mm Ratcheting wrench. Snap-On also manufactures a ratcheting wrench, model RAT72, that is designed for the sockets. The pass thru bolt dimensions would be limited to 1/4" dimeter though.
The 3/8" Snap-On low profile sockets and ratchet aren't a pass-thru design.
bobcatdan
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By default are they pass threw design, yes. Would they actually work as a pass threw, no.
bart1
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They should work well for replacing front struts, as such:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=26992708&postcount=7
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=26992708&postcount=7
mrjaw14
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What's the advantage of a pass-through socket set over a set of ratcheting wrenches?
anti-everything1990
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Ive always wondered what they do that a ratcheting wrench cant to??? seems to me like a ratcheting wrench offers a lot more Clearence to
chickenhauler
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I have the Blue Point set.
http://store.snapon.com/Pass-Thru-So...--P646622.aspx
I use them all the time on struts - you can't use a wrench when the nut is down in the strut mount, and you can't put a socket on the shaft if you use a regular deep socket.
Also they come in handy for sway bar end links that have the hex socket in the studs.
http://store.snapon.com/Pass-Thru-So...--P646622.aspx
I use them all the time on struts - you can't use a wrench when the nut is down in the strut mount, and you can't put a socket on the shaft if you use a regular deep socket.
Also they come in handy for sway bar end links that have the hex socket in the studs.
bart1
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See my link. Some pass through won't be deep enough.