Hey everyone, I'm on the hunt for some impact-rated sockets for my 3/8" M12 cordless ratchet and 1/2" medium torque impact driver. I currently just use regular Husky metric/SAE sockets for small jobs, but now I need to work on a few vehicles that are all metric. I'd love to find a set of impact sockets ranging from 8mm to 26mm, suitable for everything from smaller tasks to lug nuts. I have a Packout system set up and I'm specifically interested in a complete set of impact-rated metric sockets that fit in a Packout organizer. I've seen some options, but they often focus on hand tools instead of impact sockets. Does Milwaukee offer a set that meets these requirements, or do I need to customize something myself? Any suggestions or links would be greatly appreciated!
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Here's a link to a Milwaukee set: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-SHOCKWAVE-Impact-Duty-3-8-in-Drive-Metric-SAE-Deep-Well-PACKOUT-Socket-Set-36-PC-1-4-in-Hex-Socket-Adapter-3-PC-49-66-6805-48-32-5033/336817843. It seems to come with the Packout organizer, which is what you’re looking for! Plus, the pictures show everything included. If you want to save some cash, I’ve had good experiences with Duratech; they’re around a third of the cost and durable for 1/2” sockets.
It looks like the Packout is part of the deal according to the product details, so you should be good!
I've had great luck with Grey Pneumatic sockets. They have a nice variety of both metric and standard sets, and the quality is excellent! You might want to check those out if you decide to look beyond Milwaukee.
If you need such a large set, going for the 1/2” is a good idea. It's tough to find larger sizes in 3/8”, and your stubby ratchet might struggle with the torque. Last year, I got a shockwave 3/8” set on clearance, and it's been solid for me. Just keep an eye out for price matches; sometimes they pop up!
Do they have sets that go 3/8” up to 20mm and then switch to 1/2”? I'd really prefer that.
Wait, but does it have the organizer or not? This link’s a bit unclear.