Sunex Universal Impact Sockets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Daddy'O · 01-29-2016, 08:13 AM

I was looking at getting a set of 3/8 drive universal impact sockets. Can anyone provide information (good or bad) about Sunex Tools?

Thanks!

Daddy'O · 01-30-2016, 07:13 PM

Here's a picture of the universal style sockets I'm asking about. Again, curious if anyone has used the Sunex brand.

Thanks,
Wayne

Chevy_mud_truck · 01-31-2016, 01:02 AM

What little I've use sunex brand tools they seem to be just as good as craftsmen but I've never used they universe socket I have a 3" cutoff die grinder and it last about 3 years longer then my craftsmen one did

GM-power · 02-02-2016, 08:02 PM

We have some sunex stuff around the shop, I have no complaints about it. I have snap-on swivel sockets, so can't help ye to specifically. I see they have a lifetime warranty which is always good. The joints go bad under heavy use.

BossHogg69 · 02-07-2016, 04:19 PM

I have that exact socket set, and many other Sunex tools - including end wrenches up to 2 1/2", impact (up to 3 1/2") & chrome socket sets. They are import tools, but they are a good value, imo. I use at work (oilfield/drilling) and at home as well. The only two failures I've had is an 1 7/16" deep impact socket that cracked the first time we used it, and a 3/8" ratchet that fell apart the first time I used it - the groove that the snap ring fits in to hold the ratchet pawl wasn't machined right and the snap ring wouldn't stay in. Other than that, they have been solid.

69short · 02-07-2016, 04:22 PM

I use 3/4 drive sunex sockets on my torque multiplier on machines at work. I torque up to 1500ft/lbs and have no had any issues yet.

Daddy'O · 02-10-2016, 08:22 PM

OK..... Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll pull the trigger on some.

01-29-2016, 08:13 AM	#1
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Sunex Universal Impact Sockets I was looking at getting a set of 3/8 drive universal impact sockets. Can anyone provide information (good or bad) about Sunex Tools? Thanks! __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

01-30-2016, 07:13 PM	#2
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Sunex Universal Impact Sockets Here's a picture of the universal style sockets I'm asking about. Again, curious if anyone has used the Sunex brand. Thanks, Wayne Attached Images __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

01-31-2016, 01:02 AM	#3
Chevy_mud_truck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lester West Virginia Posts: 244	Re: Sunex Universal Impact Sockets What little I've use sunex brand tools they seem to be just as good as craftsmen but I've never used they universe socket I have a 3" cutoff die grinder and it last about 3 years longer then my craftsmen one did

02-02-2016, 08:02 PM	#4
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Sunex Universal Impact Sockets We have some sunex stuff around the shop, I have no complaints about it. I have snap-on swivel sockets, so can't help ye to specifically. I see they have a lifetime warranty which is always good. The joints go bad under heavy use. __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

02-07-2016, 04:19 PM	#5
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Sunex Universal Impact Sockets I have that exact socket set, and many other Sunex tools - including end wrenches up to 2 1/2", impact (up to 3 1/2") & chrome socket sets. They are import tools, but they are a good value, imo. I use at work (oilfield/drilling) and at home as well. The only two failures I've had is an 1 7/16" deep impact socket that cracked the first time we used it, and a 3/8" ratchet that fell apart the first time I used it - the groove that the snap ring fits in to hold the ratchet pawl wasn't machined right and the snap ring wouldn't stay in. Other than that, they have been solid. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

02-07-2016, 04:22 PM	#6
69short Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: DeKalb, MO Posts: 508	Re: Sunex Universal Impact Sockets I use 3/4 drive sunex sockets on my torque multiplier on machines at work. I torque up to 1500ft/lbs and have no had any issues yet. __________________ -Justin '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane \| Porterbuilt, LQ9, 20"/22" wheels

02-10-2016, 08:22 PM	#7
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Sunex Universal Impact Sockets OK..... Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll pull the trigger on some. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.



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