My old 12mm impact socket finally gave out on a stubborn injector bolt

It was on a 6.7 Powerstroke last Friday, and the socket just split right down the side when I leaned into it. I had to drive 20 minutes to the parts store to grab a new one, which killed my rhythm. What's the most reliable brand you guys use for impact sockets that take a real beating?

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3 Comments

the_charles2mo ago

Man, I used to grab whatever cheap impact sockets were on sale. Then I had a Craftsman split on a crank bolt and sent me to the ER for stitches. Switched to Snap-on after that, and I haven't broken a single one in five years, even on my 1" gun. The price hurts but they just don't quit.

fionab372mo ago

Totally feel you @the_charles, my cheap socket exploded and scared me straight too.

the_tara1mo ago

Wait, you drove 20 minutes for a socket? I would have just thrown the whole truck away.