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e9999 · 11-26-07, 01:24 PM

got myself an impact wrench to play with. 425 ftlbs.
But didn't get impact sockets yet. Will later on when I get the chance.
Is it critical to use impact sockets with the wrench or will regular do in a pinch?
I'm thinking impact sockets have been hardened to resist the blows better yet that would suggest more likelihood of shattering events than with the regulars.
IOW, what is likely to happen if I use regular sockets? 1 in a 1000 chance of messing up the faces of the sockets or guaranteed explosion...?

11-26-07, 01:24 PM	#1
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,350	Impact sockets critical for impact wrench? got myself an impact wrench to play with. 425 ftlbs. But didn't get impact sockets yet. Will later on when I get the chance. Is it critical to use impact sockets with the wrench or will regular do in a pinch? I'm thinking impact sockets have been hardened to resist the blows better yet that would suggest more likelihood of shattering events than with the regulars. IOW, what is likely to happen if I use regular sockets? 1 in a 1000 chance of messing up the faces of the sockets or guaranteed explosion...? __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650