97 Disco HG Repair
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One of the guys had a suggestion a while back for getting high quality sockets. If you see a Snap On or similar tools jobber truck, flag them down. They uually have a great selection on board the truck or can order anything you may need. Costs a little more initially but fits right and last a lifetime.
There are a few other similar brand names. Cornwall is one. Matco is another.
There are a few other similar brand names. Cornwall is one. Matco is another.
Last edited by Danny Lee 97 Disco; 10-06-2011 at 07:00 PM.
#113
The Snap-On truck comes to my work pretty regularly actually. There's also a Sears down the road for Craftsman stuff.
I just got about 5 bolts off using a brand new 1/2 drive 5/8 (15.875mm, fits better) Craftsman deep socket.
But then I got to the top rear bolt... I now call it ****** ***** *** ****** **** *** because it destroyed the Craftsman socket. I also found two other 5/8 sockets, which it pulverized as well. Bolt appears fine though, almost as if it's mocking me.
I think I'll just go exchange the socket (lifetime warranty) and let PB sit on it for a while.
I just got about 5 bolts off using a brand new 1/2 drive 5/8 (15.875mm, fits better) Craftsman deep socket.
But then I got to the top rear bolt... I now call it ****** ***** *** ****** **** *** because it destroyed the Craftsman socket. I also found two other 5/8 sockets, which it pulverized as well. Bolt appears fine though, almost as if it's mocking me.
I think I'll just go exchange the socket (lifetime warranty) and let PB sit on it for a while.
#114
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Did you try to tighten it first?
How long is your breaker bar? I had an 18 inch from Harbor Freight but I broke it at the swivel pins because they sell junk.
Try the Snap-On. Yes Craftsman does warranty, however, they now produce all that stuff either in Mexico or off-shore now and it is nowhere near the quality they once made.
I saw the episode of Orange County Choppers where Paul built a chopper for SnapOn's 100th anniversary. That bike was awesome. They have been in Milwaukee(?) for over 100 years making the finest commercial grade tools.
I bet the metals are different between the SnapOn and the Craftsman.
How long is your breaker bar? I had an 18 inch from Harbor Freight but I broke it at the swivel pins because they sell junk.
Try the Snap-On. Yes Craftsman does warranty, however, they now produce all that stuff either in Mexico or off-shore now and it is nowhere near the quality they once made.
I saw the episode of Orange County Choppers where Paul built a chopper for SnapOn's 100th anniversary. That bike was awesome. They have been in Milwaukee(?) for over 100 years making the finest commercial grade tools.
I bet the metals are different between the SnapOn and the Craftsman.
#115
Glad to hear Sears will warranty your sockets, they told me to walk when I wanted to exchange a torque wrench I paid $200 for that crapped out in 3 months. Anyhow get yourself a 16mm deep impact socket, they are less prone to breaking like the regular sockets. Craftsman sockets for some reason have weak walls compared to other brands, I've broken more than a few just doing everyday stuff.