spark plug sockets

[aar0s]

The couple I have either hold the plug so tight that it pulls the extension or ratchet off after I put the plug in or the rubber boot in the socket pulls out. Is there a decent spark plug socket that dont give me fits?

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

Magnetic plug socket.

 

[pipsters]

Do the higher end truck brands not pull the extension out when you use them? It's for this reason I bought locking extensions. Don't have a problem anymore.

 

[Tunger]

I just periodically give a light squirt of silicone lube on the rubber insert of mine, not too much but a little bit and it still holds the plug in place but comes right off with the extension.

 

[Vvmvbb]

These from KD work great:

http://www.amazon.com/KD-Tools-3-Piece-Magnetic-Universal/dp/B000NIEECO/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1329966881&sr=1-1

 

[fivespdcat]

The best spark plug sockets are without a doubt the snap-on magnetic socket. It's a thin wall socket with a magnet, no more stuck extensions! Just as a reference I have just about every other brand (hazet, stahlwille, craftsman, snap-on, etc.). I personally would never use a socket with a rubber insert again!

 

[MattT]

Do the higher end truck brands not pull the extension out when you use them? It's for this reason I bought locking extensions. Don't have a problem anymore.

I've not had any problems with my Snap on plug sockets using them with regular extensions.

 

[pipsters]

I've not had any problems with my Snap on plug sockets using them with regular extensions.

Huh that is interesting. I figured it was all of 'em. Well, at least I only paid $17 for 5 sockets and a universal joint. You definitely get what you pay for!

 

[vssjim]

The best made sockets that always feel the same and work the same is Lock It Sockets. The only tools the make are Spark plug sockets Locksocket.com is the web site they make hands down the best sockets.

 

[bgott]

Long handled needle nose pliers for chasing stuck sockets.

 

[DrkMtnDew]

I like using my set of locking wobble sockets with my SO SP sockets. No worries.

 

[Skin]

buy locking extensions.

 

[shampoop]

I use the standard craftsman plug sockets with the rubber insert along with my locking extensions. Works great and if the rubber part ever falls out, you can just warranty the socket.

 

[JASTECH]

I found a better way, go Diesel, lol

 

[fivespdcat]

The best made sockets that always feel the same and work the same is Lock It Sockets. The only tools the make are Spark plug sockets Locksocket.com is the web site they make hands down the best sockets.

These seem fairly interesting, how does the mechanism work? Any close up pics?

 

[gatewaysysop]

I use the standard craftsman plug sockets with the rubber insert along with my locking extensions. Works great and if the rubber part ever falls out, you can just warranty the socket.

I like the Craftsman ones as well, actually.

 

[Copytech]

I keep two Craftsman spark plug sockets, one with the rubber and one without. The one with the rubber is used to remove the plug, then the new plug is barley inserted in the socket so I can get it started in the head. I then switch to the other socket (no rubber) to finish the install.

 

[Monte]

Gedore with 2 magnets

 

[sometoyotaguy]

You could always use a little tape to hold the extensions together. I've never seen the magnetic ones.

 

[dudutzu905]

I have the duralast magnetic spark plug socket that I needed once in hurry and turns out to be really good, it works great and I don't think it costs that much, no more rubber rings stuck on spark plugs and so on

 

[joecon]

I didnt like the rubber inserts,so I got one of the mag.ones.I found that
they would brake the plug if rocked to get it unstuck from the plug. Than
I bought one with a small spring on the side that holds the plug.One I
think was a matco I had a MAC but the spring brock and they didnt have them
anymore but Iwas able to find they were made by HAZET.I like that one best
it is the one I use the most.

 

[richfinn]

Magnetic every time

 

[ricleh]

Nepros, Koken or KTC.

 

[PeterT]

I use an air wrench with impact sockets to tighten my spark plugs

 

[criitter7]

i use the extra deep snap on socket... rarely do i use an extension

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675513&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[fivespdcat]

I use an air wrench with impact sockets to tighten my spark plugs

I'm going to guess this was a joke?

 

[jtfc]

I use an air wrench with impact sockets to tighten my spark plugs[/QUOTE

 

[csargents1546]

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...681846&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

This is what I use all the time. Have a great dislike for the rubber inserts. Sometimes they are a little snug to release, just give it a little turn the other direction and they release.

 

[vssjim]

These seem fairly interesting, how does the mechanism work? Any close up pics?

http://lockitsocket.com/
you can see the sprint insert in the home page pic's, they even send you a spare insert but I have never had to change one.

 

[saturdaymechanic]

When I first used my GW magnetic socket, the CMan rubber insert socket starting gathering dust.

Try one, you'll never look back.

 

[tbobbo]

I just periodically give a light squirt of silicone lube on the rubber insert of mine, not too much but a little bit and it still holds the plug in place but comes right off with the extension.

Yup......this is the way. Love it and dont have to buy more tools! I still use my cman spark plug sockets and this works like a dream.