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In The Ten Ring · 05-30-2015, 11:40 PM

That's 20 inches of extensions! *Ha, and I still had 2 more 3/8" extensions to call in......

Used to remove the grill brackets from the outer fenders since I couldn't get the inner grill to come out and had to get the ratchet over to the opening for the radiator.

**RenoKeene** · 05-31-2015, 09:47 AM

What, no swivels?

hugger6933 · 05-31-2015, 09:50 AM

I can see that you have never pull a chevy trans or else you would have a long one like a 36 incher. A swivel really helps in the case of removing the grille when it is time to take out the fender bolt that go in from the inside

In The Ten Ring · 05-31-2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by hugger6933

I can see that you have never pull a chevy trans or else you would have a long one like a 36 incher. A swivel really helps in the case of removing the grille when it is time to take out the fender bolt that go in from the inside

I can see you are quite a perceptive guy.

By "swivel" do you mean that linked socket in the set? (A "universal" I have heard it called). I did give that one a go but not with much result. The sagging extension in the pic did work just fine. I'd like to get some 1 piece long extensions for the future.

Acorn · 05-31-2015, 11:16 AM

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
Or even..
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

Once you have something like this in your tool box, you will wonder how you ever worked without them.

**michael bustamante** · 05-31-2015, 12:22 PM

Oh yeah wait till you drop an auto tranny. I made a 3 foot extension out of rebarr

**jerry moss** · 05-31-2015, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Acorn

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
Or even..
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

Once you have something like this in your tool box, you will wonder how you ever worked without them.

AMEN TO THAT. i use my 36 inch extension all the time, 1/2 drive female by 3/8 drive male with a impact wobble socket makes removing trans bolts a piece of cake. i have extensions from 1 inch to 36 inch in 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 and hybrid and it's amazing how ofter they come in handy.

ho70 · 05-31-2015, 08:10 PM

you guys bragging about size.........

swamp rat · 05-31-2015, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

What, no swivels?

ya know your just not a mechanic untill you can do that with a floppy worn out swivel!

**truckster** · 05-31-2015, 09:07 PM

Harbor Freight has some decent tools and some real junk, but their ratchet extensions work great and are relatively inexpensive.

hamjet · 06-01-2015, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

ya know your just not a mechanic untill you can do that with a floppy worn out swivel!

Easy fix with a little electrical tape wrapped around the swivel..

**special-K** · 06-01-2015, 08:45 AM

My extensions and sockets are so worn out I don't need swivels

In The Ten Ring · 06-01-2015, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acorn

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
Or even..
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

Once you have something like this in your tool box, you will wonder how you ever worked without them.

So I guess these allow a degree of "play" in using a ratchet? And a greater degree by virtue of the extension length?

Such a thing could have helped, certainly

Thanks guys, I'm learning as I go and buying up more tools as I go as well.

Acorn · 06-01-2015, 02:48 PM

Yep. The ball and socket swivel is my favorite. It allows you to rotate the socket smoothly (compared to u-joint style) and works really good with air/power tools. You can find them cheaper at sears or harbor freight etc. Snap-On is expensive. I just happen to have that page up when I read your post.

swamp rat · 06-01-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hamjet

Easy fix with a little electrical tape wrapped around the swivel..

I could go take and post a pic to show you that you are indeed correct.

min · 06-01-2015, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugger6933

I can see that you have never pull a chevy trans or else you would have a long one like a 36 incher. A swivel really helps in the case of removing the grille when it is time to take out the fender bolt that go in from the inside

Have changed alot of trannys on chevys (cars and trucks) and never needed an extension. Is this for the newer models?

05-30-2015, 11:40 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Now I know I am getting into this truck thing! That's 20 inches of extensions! *Ha, and I still had 2 more 3/8" extensions to call in...... Used to remove the grill brackets from the outer fenders since I couldn't get the inner grill to come out and had to get the ratchet over to the opening for the radiator.

05-31-2015, 09:47 AM	#2
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hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: Now I know I am getting into this truck thing! I can see that you have never pull a chevy trans or else you would have a long one like a 36 incher. A swivel really helps in the case of removing the grille when it is time to take out the fender bolt that go in from the inside

05-31-2015, 11:16 AM	#5
Acorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnsboro Texas Posts: 367	Re: Now I know I am getting into this truck thing! http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog Or even.. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog Once you have something like this in your tool box, you will wonder how you ever worked without them. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten.

05-31-2015, 12:22 PM	#6
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ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: Now I know I am getting into this truck thing! you guys bragging about size.........

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truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,824	Re: Now I know I am getting into this truck thing! Harbor Freight has some decent tools and some real junk, but their ratchet extensions work great and are relatively inexpensive.

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06-01-2015, 02:48 PM	#14
Acorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnsboro Texas Posts: 367	Re: Now I know I am getting into this truck thing! Yep. The ball and socket swivel is my favorite. It allows you to rotate the socket smoothly (compared to u-joint style) and works really good with air/power tools. You can find them cheaper at sears or harbor freight etc. Snap-On is expensive. I just happen to have that page up when I read your post. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten.



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