ajchien
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Sunex seems to get some respect. How about the flare crows foot wrenches?
Sunex flare nut crows foot wrenches any good?
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I have both the sae and metric sets, and while I haven't used them extensively, they've worked well so far. For me, it's a tool I use rarely, so I figured I'd try a budget option first, and I'm glad I did. The two or three sizes I've actually used have done exactly what they're supposed to do; I didn't round off anything with them, and they'd didn't slip, etc.
I'd say the chrome on them is very good, similar in quality to the proto sockets I have. For the money (I think each set was around $14 on Amazon) I'm quite pleased with them. They get good reviews from other folks on Amazon as well.
Hope this helps.
I'd say the chrome on them is very good, similar in quality to the proto sockets I have. For the money (I think each set was around $14 on Amazon) I'm quite pleased with them. They get good reviews from other folks on Amazon as well.
Hope this helps.
my buddy next to me in the shop has a set of the metric ones. when doing master cylinder recalls on Honda Odyssey the 12mm brake lines are notoriously tight. his hasn't slipped or rounded one off yet.
For the cost of my one SnapOn 12mm crowsfoot he has a whole set.
For the cost of my one SnapOn 12mm crowsfoot he has a whole set.
bcradio
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Anyone have any negative experiences with Sunnex crowfoot flares? I know they don't have the detent in them which is a minor annoyance, but the price is nice and they won't be used extensively.
How would they stack up against Craftsman? My Craftsman regular flares are terrible and thats why I got some snappy's that are awesome. Wondering if snappy's are worth it here too?
How would they stack up against Craftsman? My Craftsman regular flares are terrible and thats why I got some snappy's that are awesome. Wondering if snappy's are worth it here too?
bcradio
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Are the snap-ons worth it for crowfoot flare or can I get buy with another brand? I don't want to round any fasteners, but won't be using these daily.
I just got the sunex crowfoot flare nuts. Not sure what I can really tell you about then since I haven't put them to use yet ...
The metric set is 10 piece, goes from 10-19. The SAE is 8 piece, going from 3/8-7/8, by 1/16 intervals, skipping 13/16.
The exterior chrome is very nice, there are certainly imperfections on the inside of the wrench, the bolt contact surfaces. The sizes are stamped on. While the sunex logo is laser etched. The square drive ends ... It's weird. About 1/3 have detents, 1/3 have half assed attempts at detents, and a1/3 have no detents. Wtf. Whatever... Nevertheless, if you have a spring loaded detent ball, it holds the wrench onto the breaker bar/ratchet just fine detent or not. However, ratchets that are quick release type don't hold these wrenches on at all. They seem to have plenty or metal meat on them.
Made in Taiwan.
The rail that they come on isn't bad. Certainly stronger than my HF rails. Certainly weaker than my SO rails. Closer to the SO than the HF when it comes to stiffness/strength.
Price was about $22 for each set.
I'll report back later when I round off my first nut with them.
The metric set is 10 piece, goes from 10-19. The SAE is 8 piece, going from 3/8-7/8, by 1/16 intervals, skipping 13/16.
The exterior chrome is very nice, there are certainly imperfections on the inside of the wrench, the bolt contact surfaces. The sizes are stamped on. While the sunex logo is laser etched. The square drive ends ... It's weird. About 1/3 have detents, 1/3 have half assed attempts at detents, and a1/3 have no detents. Wtf. Whatever... Nevertheless, if you have a spring loaded detent ball, it holds the wrench onto the breaker bar/ratchet just fine detent or not. However, ratchets that are quick release type don't hold these wrenches on at all. They seem to have plenty or metal meat on them.
Made in Taiwan.
The rail that they come on isn't bad. Certainly stronger than my HF rails. Certainly weaker than my SO rails. Closer to the SO than the HF when it comes to stiffness/strength.
Price was about $22 for each set.
I'll report back later when I round off my first nut with them.
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I gt a set use them all the Time on diesel injectors and hydro booster and power steering lines work great for the money excellent finish too. All my impacts are sunnex also for the most part never broke one in 6 years with daily pro use
mikebramel
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They fit well, the look good, the bad is they are only laser etched and the detents ... well aren't there
blackz26
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Laser etched? Into the metal or a gold layer on them?
Ive used the sunex crowfoot flares maybe 3-4(?) times without problems. It's simply not a high use tool for me. as a disclaimer, im a diyer and I'm pretty lucky living in southern california - I.e. I don't see rusted, corroded fasteners much at all.
Since earlier, Ive also noticed that these are pure hexagons. They're not "off corner engagement". Some of them fit with a little bit of slop. Some are tight. Might be the tolerances of the bolts though.
To be honest, when I need a line wrench, I'm going with my SK regular flarenut wrenches first. The off corner engagement of the sk gives more mental confidence, and the stability of a one piece wrench gives more tactile confidence. The crowfoot flares are reserved for when the regular wrenches don't fit.
Since earlier, Ive also noticed that these are pure hexagons. They're not "off corner engagement". Some of them fit with a little bit of slop. Some are tight. Might be the tolerances of the bolts though.
To be honest, when I need a line wrench, I'm going with my SK regular flarenut wrenches first. The off corner engagement of the sk gives more mental confidence, and the stability of a one piece wrench gives more tactile confidence. The crowfoot flares are reserved for when the regular wrenches don't fit.