Shallow or Deep socket?
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Shallow AND Thicker walled socket has more torque.
IDK if you need a deep socket but, use what you need.
Not all impact sockets are created equal which is why I say "THICKER"
IDK if you need a deep socket but, use what you need.
Not all impact sockets are created equal which is why I say "THICKER"
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Go ahead and get both. You'll be glad you did at some point.
I doubt the shallow will be deep enough. Shallow sockets are primarily for bolt heads, not nuts.
Originally Posted By: llmercll
I'm going to be purchasing a 32mm impact socket to remove a hub/axle nut from my Honda Civic. Is shallow or deep better? What are the differences? Does one offer more torque?
These should work for you. I have a set and they are good for the price.
https://m.harborfreight.com/13-pc-12-in-drive-metric-impact-deep-socket-set-69279.html
I'm going to be purchasing a 32mm impact socket to remove a hub/axle nut from my Honda Civic. Is shallow or deep better? What are the differences? Does one offer more torque?
These should work for you. I have a set and they are good for the price.
https://m.harborfreight.com/13-pc-12-in-drive-metric-impact-deep-socket-set-69279.html
Originally Posted By: JC1
Originally Posted By: llmercll
I'm going to be purchasing a 32mm impact socket to remove a hub/axle nut from my Honda Civic. Is shallow or deep better? What are the differences? Does one offer more torque?
These should work for you. I have a set and they are good for the price.
https://m.harborfreight.com/13-pc-12-in-drive-metric-impact-deep-socket-set-69279.html
Well worth the money.
Originally Posted By: llmercll
I'm going to be purchasing a 32mm impact socket to remove a hub/axle nut from my Honda Civic. Is shallow or deep better? What are the differences? Does one offer more torque?
These should work for you. I have a set and they are good for the price.
https://m.harborfreight.com/13-pc-12-in-drive-metric-impact-deep-socket-set-69279.html
Originally Posted By: llmercll
I'm going to be purchasing a 32mm impact socket to remove a hub/axle nut from my Honda Civic. Is shallow or deep better? What are the differences? Does one offer more torque?
I would go for deep ones, much more useful. If they are chrome plated, they are not impact sockets.
I'm going to be purchasing a 32mm impact socket to remove a hub/axle nut from my Honda Civic. Is shallow or deep better? What are the differences? Does one offer more torque?
I would go for deep ones, much more useful. If they are chrome plated, they are not impact sockets.
+1 Deep from a parts store if you need it today. The Carlyle brand is mid level and decent.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NPT615830
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NPT615830
If the axle stub is sticking out of the nut you need a deep. The Taiwan harbor freight ones are great!
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Originally Posted By: JC1
These should work for you. I have a set and they are good for the price.
https://m.harborfreight.com/13-pc-12-in-drive-metric-impact-deep-socket-set-69279.html
Though a good set, the OP is looking for a socket to remove an axle nut. This would be a one-socket purchase.
You'd have to measure how deep the socket needs to be to determine whether you buy a shallow or deep socket.
These should work for you. I have a set and they are good for the price.
https://m.harborfreight.com/13-pc-12-in-drive-metric-impact-deep-socket-set-69279.html
Though a good set, the OP is looking for a socket to remove an axle nut. This would be a one-socket purchase.
You'd have to measure how deep the socket needs to be to determine whether you buy a shallow or deep socket.
Just in case, I'll throw it out - One can always rent it from local auto parts store as a loaner?
Originally Posted By: maverickfhs
Just in case, I'll throw it out - One can always rent it from local auto parts store as a loaner?
Totally, you can rent them individually here.
If you like to wrench and plan to own more cars, it might be worth getting the set. I have rented a macpherson strut compressor enough that I would probably buy one if I caught one on sale.
Just in case, I'll throw it out - One can always rent it from local auto parts store as a loaner?
Totally, you can rent them individually here.
If you like to wrench and plan to own more cars, it might be worth getting the set. I have rented a macpherson strut compressor enough that I would probably buy one if I caught one on sale.
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