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Semi-OT....what's a good source for long sockets for my breaker bar & torque wrench?

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Old 02-18-2004, 10:08 AM
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Default Semi-OT....what's a good source for long sockets for my breaker bar & torque wrench?

Left a small divot in an RC in December switching out the summer wheels....would prefer to avoid that happening again. Didn't see any at Sears....thanks for suggestions.
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sears definitely has them - they're usually in a glass case (security thingy).
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Lowe's, or just use a 4" or 6" extension.
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no auto sign on I see
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Default I don't understand...

A deep socket should do the trick. What am I missing here? Lowe's, Sears, Home Depot, your neighborhood tool source...they all sell deep socket sets.

If you're concerned about nicking the wheel...
1. Be careful.
2. Wrap the outside of the socket with a few layers of electrical tape.
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Yup, I wrapped electrical tape!
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i'd personally love snap-on and they would definately have it
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Thanks all. It appears I just need to look harder!
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Default these work well, but a little $$:

<ul><li><a href="http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&amp;SKU=77100">click.</a></li></ul>
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better to get a deep socket - i have broken many extensions


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