CATERPILLAR Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I am looking into getting some 1/2 drive impact sockets any recommendations or any sets you guys have that u would buy again have a good one thanks for stopping by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I'm in the same boat. I keep looking at Sunex and Gearwrench. I'd buy Toptul but the unofficial official US dealer doesn't carry SAE sockets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATERPILLAR Posted November 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, BMack37 said: I'm in the same boat. I keep looking at Sunex and Gearwrench. I'd buy Toptul but the unofficial official US dealer doesn't carry SAE sockets. I have also been looking at sunex . I havent looked at gearwrench yet i havent heard of topul what do they make other than sockets have a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 1 minute ago, CATERPILLAR said: I have also been looking at sunex . I havent looked at gearwrench yet i havent heard of topul what do they make other than sockets have a good one They're the OEM for Lowe's Taiwan ratchets. 3/8" Impact sockets(He may still have 1/2" in stock or coming): http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOPTUL-GDAD1201-3-8-Drive-Deep-Metric-Impact-Socket-Set-in-Metal-Case-8-19mm-/112205298402?hash=item1a1ff4fae2:g:1XwAAOSwhkRWdwOk You can't really see the quality in impact sockets but look at the quality of their wrenches and the price on those deep sockets!(not my pic) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATERPILLAR Posted November 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 4 minutes ago, BMack37 said: They're the OEM for Lowe's Taiwan ratchets. 3/8" Impact sockets(He may still have 1/2" in stock or coming): http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOPTUL-GDAD1201-3-8-Drive-Deep-Metric-Impact-Socket-Set-in-Metal-Case-8-19mm-/112205298402?hash=item1a1ff4fae2:g:1XwAAOSwhkRWdwOk You can't really see the quality in impact sockets but look at the quality of their wrenches and the price on those deep sockets!(not my pic) Thanks man will check it out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATERPILLAR Posted November 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 4 minutes ago, BMack37 said: They're the OEM for Lowe's Taiwan ratchets. 3/8" Impact sockets(He may still have 1/2" in stock or coming): http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOPTUL-GDAD1201-3-8-Drive-Deep-Metric-Impact-Socket-Set-in-Metal-Case-8-19mm-/112205298402?hash=item1a1ff4fae2:g:1XwAAOSwhkRWdwOk You can't really see the quality in impact sockets but look at the quality of their wrenches and the price on those deep sockets!(not my pic) damn they look good quality i was thinking of maybe sk sockets but damn it costs an arm and a leg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 IR makes some good ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Almost all of my impact sockets are sunex rebrands and I don't have a single complaint with them. I would highly reccomend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Good call, Northern Tool has Sunex rebrands called T&E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Just follow the deals. As long as you're getting chrome molybdenum rather than standard chrome vanadium you should be good to go. I've read many places that the former doesn't fail as easily as the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Keep an eye out for sunex deals. Check the clearance at CPO regularly. I got a smoking deal from CPO on my impact sockets from them. I have Five kits from sunex and have never had a problem. Amazon also occasionally has deals on them as well. I have four harbor freight sets that I still use frequently with no issues if you are looking for sunshiny cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATERPILLAR Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 13 hours ago, NicholasShetley said: Almost all of my impact sockets are sunex rebrands and I don't have a single complaint with them. I would highly reccomend them. thank you have a a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATERPILLAR Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 8 hours ago, Bremon said: Just follow the deals. As long as you're getting chrome molybdenum rather than standard chrome vanadium you should be good to go. I've read many places that the former doesn't fail as easily as the latter. sounds good thanks for the advise have a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATERPILLAR Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 7 hours ago, Stercorarius said: Keep an eye out for sunex deals. Check the clearance at CPO regularly. I got a smoking deal from CPO on my impact sockets from them. I have Five kits from sunex and have never had a problem. Amazon also occasionally has deals on them as well. I have four harbor freight sets that I still use frequently with no issues if you are looking for sunshiny cheap. alright will do no i dont really want hf lol thanks for the advise bud have a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Ingersoll Rand Master Impact Set. Buy one of these and you won't need anything else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 I own snap on, Tekton and just a couple months ago I bought some sunex 3/8 impact set, I've used the crap out of my tekton set at the shop from bolting down cars and trucks on the frame rack and the clamps that pull the car need high power for safe clamping of the cars and these tekton sockets have not failed I haven't even pulled out my snap ons in about a year now since I've owned these and u can't beat the price either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATERPILLAR Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 2 hours ago, Bigmikez said: I own snap on, Tekton and just a couple months ago I bought some sunex 3/8 impact set, I've used the crap out of my tekton set at the shop from bolting down cars and trucks on the frame rack and the clamps that pull the car need high power for safe clamping of the cars and these tekton sockets have not failed I haven't even pulled out my snap ons in about a year now since I've owned these and u can't beat the price either yea i am looking i to the sockets thanks for posting man have a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATERPILLAR Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 3 hours ago, Kato said: Ingersoll Rand Master Impact Set. Buy one of these and you won't need anything else... lol hey kato man how u been lol yeah i will buy one with your money i bet its like $300 for the set thanks for posting bud have a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 With my discount it wouldn't that bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Tekton are a great budget brand Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATERPILLAR Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Kato said: With my discount it wouldn't that bad... whats your discount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATERPILLAR Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 13 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said: Tekton are a great budget brand Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk do u own some ? have a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 do u own some ? have a good one Yea I have their standard 6 PT 1/2" metric and sae and their quick flip lug set, a lot of guys on hear will speak great on them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 52 minutes ago, CATERPILLAR said: whats your discount Don't know, haven't priced the set yet. I work for O'Reilly and our employee discount is shockingly huge on some stuff. I want the IR set but haven't asked what my price is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATERPILLAR Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Kato said: Don't know, haven't priced the set yet. I work for O'Reilly and our employee discount is shockingly huge on some stuff. I want the IR set but haven't asked what my price is... alright u be on later have a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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