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Make sure you need before you order. 3/8 in sets go down to smaller sizes already. I've never had the need for an impact on say 5,6,7, mm nuts and bolts. It was discussed when Sears had some 1/4 sets just an fyi
 
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I'll have to check what I have for 3/8" drive. I can't remember if I bought an impact set in 3/8 drive or not.
 
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kneeman said:
Make sure you need before you order. 3/8 in sets go down to smaller sizes already. I've never had the need for an impact on say 5,6,7, mm nuts and bolts. It was discussed when Sears had some 1/4 sets just an fyi
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Agreed, I'm happy with having only 1/2" impact in shallow and tall.
 
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it doesn't appear that Sunex provides a lifetime warranty on impact sockets.

Here is the link to their warranty info - http://www.sunextools.com/index.cfm?p=4

On the bottom of the page and in bold lettering it says: "Lifetime Warranty Exceptions - Impact Sockets"

For around the same price range, Tekton does provided a lifetime warranty on their impact sockets.

Again, please correct me if I'm wrong.

Still a great deal...getting to use multiple discounts/rebates is the best!
 
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Agreed, I'm happy with having only 1/2" impact in shallow and tall.
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There's plenty of times I need to use a 3/8 impact due to clearance or size issues. I'd run chrome sockets on an impact in 1/4" before messing with a 1/4" impact set though.
 
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^^^^, Ya know I have no idea why I bought these other then I never had a set of 1/4" impacts nor have I ever really needed a set. But I have on occasion broken a few chromies so maybe these will help at some point. If anything, it'll make the collection look just that much cooler. LOL
 
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I too never realized how handy it is having 3/8 impacts and the smaller impact guns until I bought one. Working on the front of an engine without having to pull the radiator is a big plus.
 
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is it just for these 2 sets or everything from sunex? i need a full set of there 3/8s swivels.
 
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These are very good impact sockets for the price. I've got the same sets that Sunex made for NAPA a few years back. They are the NAPA NPT line (discontinued now with Carlyle), but ive yet to break one.
 
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I hope the 1/4 sale ends before I lose control and buy a set, just to keep the 3/8 and 1/2 sets from last years deal company in my toolbox.
 
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I hope the 1/4 sale ends before I lose control and buy a set, just to keep the 3/8 and 1/2 sets from last years deal company in my toolbox.
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Hell that's why I bought these, they match the sets I bought last year :rocker: :D
 
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So I'm getting a couple little things on Amazon and need two more dollars to get free shipping, come to trusty gj to see if there's any deals I can tack on, been wanting a 3/8 impact set for a while and a 3/8 MW impact, so now I have the socket set coming my way and need to pull the trigger on the MW gun... Two dollars gonna turn into two hundred, thanks guys!

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Dynasty said:
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it doesn't appear that Sunex provides a lifetime warranty on impact sockets.

Here is the link to their warranty info - http://www.sunextools.com/index.cfm?p=4

On the bottom of the page and in bold lettering it says: "Lifetime Warranty Exceptions - Impact Sockets"

For around the same price range, Tekton does provided a lifetime warranty on their impact sockets.

Again, please correct me if I'm wrong.

Still a great deal...getting to use multiple discounts/rebates is the best!
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Just to clarify this: all Sunex impact sockets have a free replacement lifetime warranty except the part numbers listed in at the bottom of the link you posted. The only sockets that aren't covered are their extra thinwall sockets and flip sockets as well as the impact reducers.

As I have stated here before and as a strong testament to Sunex quality even Sunex thinwall flip sockets endure months of daily torture in an insanely busy tire shop. We issue them to our tire techs and I probably only replace a few a year between all the guys.
 
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The coupons can only be redeemed once per socket set (coupons only available for some Sunex products, not all)
 
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Just speaking about sunex warranty...

About 6 months back there was an insane deal on most of their stuff that entitled the purchaser to a gift card from sunex for like 50-100 bucks depending on what you bought. I bought the 3/8 master set.

The set arrived and the 17mm socket was damaged, it looked like a manufacturing defect as the side of the socket had this odd splintered gouge in it. Called them up and spoke to a nice lady in the US and she shipped me a new one asap.

Ive used the set countless times and live it, very complete and well designed case too.
 
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Slightly OT noob question...

Is there a reason that the 3/8" drive sets don't seem to offer sizes larger than 22mm? A search on Sunex's website suggests that they don't offer a 3/8" drive larger than 22m individually either. Is >22mm (or 15/16 SAE) considered too large for a 3/8" drive?

Kinda stupid, but I know that I at least need a 24mm or 15/16 socket for an oil filter wrench that I have. Going to a 1/2" drive set seems overkill for my anticipated use though.
 
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gamp945 said:
Slightly OT noob question...

Is there a reason that the 3/8" drive sets don't seem to offer sizes larger than 22mm? A search on Sunex's website suggests that they don't offer a 3/8" drive larger than 22m individually either. Is >22mm (or 15/16 SAE) considered too large for a 3/8" drive?

Kinda stupid, but I know that I at least need a 24mm or 15/16 socket for an oil filter wrench that I have. Going to a 1/2" drive set seems overkill for my anticipated use though.
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Some sets will have 3/8 drive going up to 1" and beyond , but the most common sets do not. You can get individuals for what you want or find a more complete set. Also a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter will allow that larger socket to your 3/8 drive.
 
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gamp945 said:
Slightly OT noob question...

Is there a reason that the 3/8" drive sets don't seem to offer sizes larger than 22mm? A search on Sunex's website suggests that they don't offer a 3/8" drive larger than 22m individually either. Is >22mm (or 15/16 SAE) considered too large for a 3/8" drive?

Kinda stupid, but I know that I at least need a 24mm or 15/16 socket for an oil filter wrench that I have. Going to a 1/2" drive set seems overkill for my anticipated use though.
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Why use an impact socket on an oil filter wrench? Manufacturers don't offer sockets from 4mm through 36mm in each drive size because it typically becomes more difficult to break something loose the larger the socket size. I can't imagine working on a vehicle with a 1/2" drive socket set.
 
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cagullett1 said:
Why use an impact socket on an oil filter wrench? Manufacturers don't offer sockets from 4mm through 36mm in each drive size because it typically becomes more difficult to break something loose the larger the socket size. I can't imagine working on a vehicle with a 1/2" drive socket set.
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You're right - I don't need an impact socket for an oil filter wrench. However, my socket set only goes up to 19mm & 3/4", and I need 24mm or 15/16" for the socket wrench. I've also encountered a few other homeowner tasks over the last year where I need larger sockets.

I've thought that a good strategy to get larger sockets may be to purchase an impact set with larger sizes. This would fulfill my occasional need for larger sockets as well as my lack of an impact socket set, without duplicating an excessive amount of sizes that I already have in my chrome socket set.

I could also just purchase individual chrome sockets in larger sizes, but these are more pricey than impact sockets and would be infrequently used.

As you alluded to, a 1/2" drive impact set (which tend to include the larger sockets that I'm looking for) is overkill for my needs, so that's why I'm looking for a 3/8" socket set with larger sizes. I do have an impact driver, but it is only 1/4" hex drive.

Any suggestions?
 
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I broke down and added the 1/4" set to my cart - now it looks like the 20% coupon is gone. Amazon may have just save me an unnecessary tool purchase.
 
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gamp945 said:
You're right - I don't need an impact socket for an oil filter wrench. However, my socket set only goes up to 19mm & 3/4", and I need 24mm or 15/16" for the socket wrench. I've also encountered a few other homeowner tasks over the last year where I need larger sockets.

I've thought that a good strategy to get larger sockets may be to purchase an impact set with larger sizes. This would fulfill my occasional need for larger sockets as well as my lack of an impact socket set, without duplicating an excessive amount of sizes that I already have in my chrome socket set.

I could also just purchase individual chrome sockets in larger sizes, but these are more pricey than impact sockets and would be infrequently used.

As you alluded to, a 1/2" drive impact set (which tend to include the larger sockets that I'm looking for) is overkill for my needs, so that's why I'm looking for a 3/8" socket set with larger sizes. I do have an impact driver, but it is only 1/4" hex drive.

Any suggestions?
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I think you're trying too hard to consolidate tools.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200632890_200632890
 
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gamp945 said:
You're right - I don't need an impact socket for an oil filter wrench. However, my socket set only goes up to 19mm & 3/4", and I need 24mm or 15/16" for the socket wrench. I've also encountered a few other homeowner tasks over the last year where I need larger sockets.

I've thought that a good strategy to get larger sockets may be to purchase an impact set with larger sizes. This would fulfill my occasional need for larger sockets as well as my lack of an impact socket set, without duplicating an excessive amount of sizes that I already have in my chrome socket set.

I could also just purchase individual chrome sockets in larger sizes, but these are more pricey than impact sockets and would be infrequently used.

As you alluded to, a 1/2" drive impact set (which tend to include the larger sockets that I'm looking for) is overkill for my needs, so that's why I'm looking for a 3/8" socket set with larger sizes. I do have an impact driver, but it is only 1/4" hex drive.

Any suggestions?
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I look at it this way:
I want a wide variety of tools to do different task.
Sometimes there is a light duty something that needs a 9/16" socket to tighten it up. I can find a 9/16" in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2" drive so I have my choice if I own all 3 sets. Since it is light duty the 1/4 set will do fine, where the 3/8 set will work also but be cumbersome and the 1/2" set would have a good chance of breaking something.

What do I do?
Over the years I have all purchased all 3 sets and try to maximize their size capabilities. Yes that makes for a lot of overlap, but that give me options.

I buy tools for things that I will be working on in the future.
I never know what that will be, so in order to be prepared I want to have a good variety. I hate getting in the middle of something and cant finish because of one tool, one size that the set missed.

YMMV. :thumbup:
 
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After contemplating my future needs and predicting I would eventually want the universals, I broke down and bought the 3580 set. It wasn't even on sale.

Oh well.
 
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wkndwarrior29 said:
I broke down and added the 1/4" set to my cart - now it looks like the 20% coupon is gone. Amazon may have just save me an unnecessary tool purchase.
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Same here. Also, the 1/2" drive set price listed by the OP is only available to prime members now. Not sure I remember seeing that a couple days ago.

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