Looking for Extra deep 1/2" drive sockets.

[grimjaw]

I have been looking for Extra deep 1/2" drive sockets in 15/16". I have found a few so far. Snap-on has some for $50 each. Sunex has a set of 8 (1/2 thru 1") for $100. Then I found these 9" inch deep odd balls for about $45 each. Does anyone know of any others, impact perferred?

Thanks

 

[jekbrown]

holy crap... $50 each? I don't have $50 in sockets... total... and I have like 3-4 sets. lol!! Just out of curiousity, what do you need to turn that will only accept a super deep socket?

j

 

[nvrenuf]

Just out of curiousity, what do you need to turn that will only accept a super deep socket?

Most likely u-bolts.


I have a Snap On extra deep 15/16" and it's the shat! They're expensive but worth it.

 

[jekbrown]

use u-bolts that are the right length? Custom u-bolts are cheaper than one of those sockets...

j

 

[nvrenuf]

Most lift kits come with u-bolts that are too long because the companies use stuff that is generically long enough to fit more than one kit (ie; different size blocks). If you do a lot of kit installs (side work, whatever) a socket like that is pretty convenient.

 

[steve_kibbe]

I baught one thats 5" long from Mac Fulbrights here in spartanburg. IIRC I paid $20.

Let me see if I can find a reciept

 

[grimjaw]

My U-bolts started the quest, but I handled them awhile ago. This is to save time in the future. Heck, I just like tools...

 

[78Suburban]

I had u bolts made, but got them a bit too long, and just ground about an inch off of them so that the socket would have bite....

It would have to be a BIG lift to fit a 9" socket and impact on the u bolts.. but I would like to have some extra deep sockets, I'm sure they would come in handy sooner or later. I'm way too cheap for something like that though...

 

[chevyfumes]

yeah cut some of the bolt off...

 

[grimjaw]

The lenght of the current U-bolts really is not the issue. I handled them with a 15/16" box wrench. I like having the right tool for the job.

 

[chevyfumes]

The lenght of the current U-bolts really is not the issue. I handled them with a 15/16" box wrench. I like having the right tool for the job.

sometimes the right tool for the job is a cut off wheel and a hammer...

 

[BurbLover]

sometimes the right tool for the job is a cut off wheel and a hammer...

AMEN BROTHER