Which Triple Square Bit Socket Set?

rodoredas · 08-31-2011, 03:49 AM

hi guys, looking at buying a 8 to 10 piece Triple Square Bit socket set and need advice on these brands. I can't find any of these locally, SnapOn have some but their prices here in Australia are more than twice the US. A 5mm SnapOn is US$22 , here price is $45, so I looked at these brands on ebay.

VIM
Neiko
Titan
Sunex

any preferences?
cheers

winders · 08-31-2011, 05:41 AM

I've used Sunex products in the past and have been happy with the quality. I have no experience with the Sunex Triple Square bit set, however.

Scott

KTL · 08-31-2011, 06:30 AM

Neiko is typically Chinese copycat stuff. I'd avoid that brand.

I have a set of Lisle brand triple square bits that have lasted well for about 10 yrs. with limited use. Granted I don't work on cars for a living and use them daily, so keep that in mind.

bart1 · 08-31-2011, 07:23 AM

Lisle ones suck.

Those stubby VIM sets get really good reviews and I think Blue Point resells them.

I have a few Hazet and Stahlwille to cover my needs. Not stupid expensive if you order from Germany. I can refer a dealer if you like.

Also note that Pelican carries some, so be sure to check them out.

IanTBoyd · IanTBoyd's Garage

I just ordered a set of sunex for my audi. I'll report back this weekend after I use them.

nesslar · 08-31-2011, 08:50 AM

I have a set of Lisle; have worked for me, and very reasonably priced. Obviously 'YMMV'. I have not used them all that much, but they have done the job. Got 'em online, quite inexpensive as I recall. I recently needed some smaller ones for my Son's BMW, got them at the local Auto parts place. Also cheap.

jdbunda · jdbunda's Garage

I picked up a set at a FLAPS, and they worked fine on my door striker bolts.

rodoredas · 08-31-2011, 07:50 PM

thanks guys, went with Sunex
cheers

80-911SC · 80-911SC's Garage

Can you get craftsman there ?? they have a metric "multi" bit set that I got here that does regular bolts, triple square bolts, square bolts and I think reverse torx

Heres a link to sears.com about the set ... may be what your looking for ......

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Steve

rodoredas · 09-01-2011, 02:03 AM

Steve,
haven't seen Craftsman here, but found heaps of what i'm after on that Sears site, not quite what that link showed, search for triple square on sears, might look here next time i need stuff.
cheers

NY65912 · 09-01-2011, 02:28 AM

Hazet, have had them for thirty plus years.

RWebb · RWebb's Garage

BTW if the tip wears you can dress it on a bench grinder - that will put a slight concavity in the middle too, leaving the working edges proud of the center, which can help with insertion into the... ah... female part

IanTBoyd · IanTBoyd's Garage

I got my sunex triplesquare sockets on Friday, seemed to be high enough quality. Not something I see my self using very often.