Socket Set

[alga]

From my limited experience, a 1/2" set is just right for suspension work. I even use sockets from the set with a bar type torquewrench when doing and undoing wheel lug nugs. The long torquewrench makes it quite effortless and exact.

However, 1/2" sockets and extensions are too clumsy for stuff like hard to get to intake manifold nuts (10mm-ish), something more nimble and compact would be useful. I suspect a 3/8" set would be ideal here.

Also, apparently even pro-grade 1/4" ratchets are not too durable, I've seen car mechanincs buy them several at a time, like pencils. Probably it's because they are too easy to abuse.

[AshG]

just for info it is Sykes Pickavant that make the halfords pro stuff.

also just a bit more info. draper pro stuff is not bad and can be found very cheeply on the likes of ebay etc

[deezee]

Originally Posted by alga

However, 1/2" sockets and extensions are too clumsy for stuff like hard to get to intake manifold nuts (10mm-ish), something more nimble and compact would be useful. I suspect a 3/8" set would be ideal here.

Thats the joy of a 1/2" drive, that you can just pop a 3/8" adapter on the wrench and use smaller socket if required...... save on a 2nd set of extension bars, wrenches. But I admit I have a 1/4" for bench work (carbs and the such)

[flyerncle]

Tatey if you get stuck just let me know.

"Halfords Pro" Who is kidding who ! (not directly pointed at you Ash)

[Tatey]

Cheers flyerncle, i won the socket set on ebay for £30.90, so i'll see what its like when it arrives, if its rubbish we all know who to blame

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by Tatey

if its rubbish we all know who to blame

andy

[flyerncle]

This will peeve Andy no end, I have a new toy to play with, an 08 Blade!.My boss has just bought it yesterday,just wait till he's not looking !!!!!!

Speaking of tools and stuff anyone local in the North East is welcome to contact me if they want brake pipes made to save buying flaring tools etc.

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by flyerncle

This will peeve Andy no end, I have a new toy to play with, an 08 Blade!.My boss has just bought it yesterday,just wait till he's not looking !!!!!!

do you need a test pilot to show you how to ride it????

andy...........i,m not biting