Snap-On Flank Drive Xtra (FDX) Sockets

[The Critic]

I recently purchased these for a very decent price. Snap-On advertises them as a socket that can remove slightly damaged fasteners but may also be suitable for undamaged fasteners. I thought I would use them as a well-fitting everyday socket.

I tested the 10MM on two used, but undamaged (and pristine) fasteners on my Prius. These sockets fit VERY tight - I was unable to fully engage the socket by hand. I had to push down on the socket very hard using a long locking extension. Removal was equally challenging.





Unfortunately I do not have any damaged fasteners to test these on. But based on my limited use so far, I would not recommend these for use as an everyday socket.

 

[atikovi]

No idea what those videos are showing. Looks like he is putting a socket on the bolt and than taking it off.

 

[The Critic]

No idea what those videos are showing. Looks like he is putting a socket on the bolt and than taking it off.

I was demonstrating how difficult it is to engage the socket over the fastener head.

 

[JHZR2]

Interesting. Do they use the italicized “may” for use on other fasteners? Perhaps on subpar spec undersized fasteners?

What do they look like from a front view?

Do you think this will make the bolt head more usable than say, if you forced it off with a rocket socket?

 

[Trav]

IMHO if the bolt head is already buggered for any reason that I need to use a special socket on it then it is time for the rocket sockets and put a new bolt in. Just from Critics review I think that money can be spent of something more usefull.

 

[cptbarkey]

There is never enough tools in my opinion, i'm sure you will find a use for them. I've had really good luck with my craftsman bolt out set for rounded or rusty bolts. They do not make them anymore but here is an equivalent. https://www.amazon.com/Extraction-D...&sprefix=bolto+out+socket+set,aps,115&sr=8-21

 

[The Critic]

Interesting. Do they use the italicized “may” for use on other fasteners? Perhaps on subpar spec undersized fasteners?

What do they look like from a front view?

Do you think this will make the bolt head more usable than say, if you forced it off with a rocket socket?

 

[D60]

Interesting because before 30 seconds have elapsed they say over and over it's an "everyday" socket.

It's an everyday socket!
IT'S AN EVERYDAY SOCKET!!

but.....apparently maybe not.....

 

[MattPersman]

I use the 8 mostly for either drive shaft bolts or transmission pan bolts. One of those I don’t want it to slip and round scenarios. But mostly the set goes unused till there are rounded bolts that come in that way or corroded to a little smaller profile

Still a great set to have if it was a deal but again I might be a tool hoarder at times