I am planning to change the struts on my 07 Nissan altima. I recently bought an impact wrench and would like to know which impact sockets(deep or shallow) would be better suited for this job. Please give your opinions.
Deep or shallow sockets
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Whatever allows the impact to fit in the wheelwell. I suspect you will end up with a breaker bar, various ratchets and wrenches for most of it.
I would think you would use whatever works.
It's very situational....
Are you trying to decide on which set to purchase?
It's very situational....
Are you trying to decide on which set to purchase?
I am looking to buy a first 1/2 impact set. I already have a 3/8 inch socket set, rachet and a 3/8 breaker bar from HF.
Well, if the shallow doesn't fit, you need a deep and I can't think of too many situations where a deep WONT fit but a shallow will, so get the deep first.
Originally Posted by atikovi
Well, if the shallow doesn't fit, you need a deep and I can't think of too many situations where a deep WONT fit but a shallow will, so get the deep first.
Ditto. All my impact sockets are deep walled.
The only case I can think of where it might matter is the crankshaft bolt on Honda balancers; supposedly a special thick wall socket is required, so as to maximum twist on that bolt. Kinda specialized though, for one particular situation.
Well, if the shallow doesn't fit, you need a deep and I can't think of too many situations where a deep WONT fit but a shallow will, so get the deep first.
Ditto. All my impact sockets are deep walled.
The only case I can think of where it might matter is the crankshaft bolt on Honda balancers; supposedly a special thick wall socket is required, so as to maximum twist on that bolt. Kinda specialized though, for one particular situation.
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Originally Posted by skyactiv
Order this from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-02474A-6-Point-15-Piece-10-24mm/dp/B06Y5YLZHK
looks like an ok basic set.
upgrades would be CR-MO, and the flank drive type.
https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-84955N-Impact-Metric-Socket/dp/B01CDJ5BAY/ref=sr_1_19?keywords=gearwrench+cr-mo+1%2F2&qid=1576624660&s=hi&sr=1-19
would be the cr-mo andflank drive err off corner loading type
Order this from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-02474A-6-Point-15-Piece-10-24mm/dp/B06Y5YLZHK
looks like an ok basic set.
upgrades would be CR-MO, and the flank drive type.
https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-84955N-Impact-Metric-Socket/dp/B01CDJ5BAY/ref=sr_1_19?keywords=gearwrench+cr-mo+1%2F2&qid=1576624660&s=hi&sr=1-19
would be the cr-mo and
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Probably catch [censored] for this but I've been running the same set of HF deep well impact sockets for going on 10 years now. They have been absolutely solid.
Originally Posted by buck91
Probably catch [censored] for this but I've been running the same set of HF deep well impact sockets for going on 10 years now. They have been absolutely solid.
The Harbor Freight set is pretty dang good for the money. I have MATCO ones that I used when I was wrenching for a living, but the Harbor Freight ones I have work just as well.
O and when in doubt, buy both deep and shallow. And mid if they offer it.
Probably catch [censored] for this but I've been running the same set of HF deep well impact sockets for going on 10 years now. They have been absolutely solid.
The Harbor Freight set is pretty dang good for the money. I have MATCO ones that I used when I was wrenching for a living, but the Harbor Freight ones I have work just as well.
O and when in doubt, buy both deep and shallow. And mid if they offer it.
You're going to need a deep to get the tie rod end off, but because you don't live in the rustbelt you will probably be OK with an adjustable wrench.
Deep if the budget is tight, or both as a single set if it isn't and you want them all in the same blow molded case instead of a chest.
For short money you can get Tekton or Genius. Both are way better than HF stuff, not tool truck quality but decent and will last with hard use.
I use both deep and regular shorts equally. If I could have only one I would probably get the shorts and a deep wheel socket.
https://www.tekton.com/impact-drive-sockets
Genius
I use both deep and regular shorts equally. If I could have only one I would probably get the shorts and a deep wheel socket.
https://www.tekton.com/impact-drive-sockets
Genius
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I have the Tekton torque wrenches , 1/4" and 1/2" huge socket/ratchet set and they are an awesome value. Very well built and stout. Have used them for a lot of suspension/brake work on very rusty items and they work well and take a beating. Highly recommend Tekton from Amazon.
I have used the Campbell-Hausfield ones from Walmart with great success too. Never broke one yet. Deep ones tend to be more useful on an impact wrench but sometimes space is an issue. Normally if it is an impact wrench won't fit regardless
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I may or may not have used a chrome shallow socket in the past with an impact gun. Granted, it was on a bolt that didn't need to be hammered on for ages. A few impacts and it was out. Otherwise, the HF deepwells work for most of everything I need to do.
I may or may not have used a chrome shallow socket in the past with an impact gun. Granted, it was on a bolt that didn't need to be hammered on for ages. A few impacts and it was out. Otherwise, the HF deepwells work for most of everything I need to do.
Have some deep Snap-on chrome 1/2" drive sockets I've beat to death with an impact for 20+ years that have yet to crack muchless shatter.
Of course you have to be careful using them on a impact swivel adapter.....The socket can come flying off at supersonic speeds & hurt you!
Back on topic.....I couldn't live without Shallow & Deep, And I like my Intermediate/semi-deep sockets as well
Of course you have to be careful using them on a impact swivel adapter.....The socket can come flying off at supersonic speeds & hurt you!
Back on topic.....I couldn't live without Shallow & Deep, And I like my Intermediate/semi-deep sockets as well
Northern tool's klutch brand impacts are what I have in deep and shallow. They work great on the aircat 1150.
Originally Posted by atikovi
Well, if the shallow doesn't fit, you need a deep and I can't think of too many situations where a deep WONT fit but a shallow will, so get the deep first.
Thanks. Will shop around for deep ones
Well, if the shallow doesn't fit, you need a deep and I can't think of too many situations where a deep WONT fit but a shallow will, so get the deep first.
Thanks. Will shop around for deep ones
Originally Posted by Trav
For short money you can get Tekton or Genius. Both are way better than HF stuff, not tool truck quality but decent and will last with hard use.
I use both deep and regular shorts equally. If I could have only one I would probably get the shorts and a deep wheel socket.
https://www.tekton.com/impact-drive-sockets
Genius
Thank you for the info. The available HF sockets are CR-MO while both of these are CR-V. My understanding is CR-MO is preferable to CR-V for durability and strength. Opinion?
For short money you can get Tekton or Genius. Both are way better than HF stuff, not tool truck quality but decent and will last with hard use.
I use both deep and regular shorts equally. If I could have only one I would probably get the shorts and a deep wheel socket.
https://www.tekton.com/impact-drive-sockets
Genius
Thank you for the info. The available HF sockets are CR-MO while both of these are CR-V. My understanding is CR-MO is preferable to CR-V for durability and strength. Opinion?
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