Impact Socket Set

Impact Socket Set FAQ

What is an impact socket set?

An impact driver socket set is your go-to arsenal for those heavy-duty tasks. These beauties are crafted to dance with the big boys—designed for use with your powered impact tools such as impact drivers or mighty battery-operated impact guns. Built to withstand the vibrations and shocks of powered tools, impact sockets are a must-have for any serious readie or DIYer.

Unlike regular socket sets, which are made from chrome vanadium alloy, these are constructed with Chrome Molybdenum (A.K.A. chromoly), an industrial-grade material designed for impact and extreme torque applications. The spinning hammer and anvil inside an impact gun can deliver high shock loads to fasteners to effectively break them free from the stubborn bonds of rust and corrosion, and to release rounded or damaged fasteners.

How to choose an impact socket set

When it comes to choosing the right set, it's all about quality, drive size, and having the sizes you need—are you after a 1/2 impact socket set or will a 3/8 impact socket set cut the mustard for the task at hand? Different trades will call for different types of impact sockets too, so a standard set of impact sockets will have your back for automotive repairs, a universal set will do you right for tight spaces, but you might need a specialty impact socket set for specific tasks (e.g. budd wheel sockets) or an insulated set for electrical maintenance.

A tried and true approach is to invest in a kit that features a vast range of options like the Bahco impact socket set, so you’re set for just about any job that crops up. Look for brands with a reputation for quality and durability, like a Kincrome impact socket set or Milwaukee impact socket set. Trust us—if it’s backed by Tool Kit Depot, you know it’s solid.

When to use a deep impact socket set

Let's get deep—literally! Deep impact socket sets are your go-to for longer bolts or those difficult-to-reach recessed fasteners. They’re ideal for situations where the standard sockets just won't get the job done, and you need enhanced precision and extended reach, such as removing lug nuts inside deep wells. Get yourself kitted out with a top-notch 1/2 deep impact socket set, or 3/4 deep impact socket set to tackle any project with ease.

What are the different types of impact socket sets?

Impact sockets are the real legends in the trade game. The classic impact drive socket set is as tough as nails for those heavy-duty jobs, handling torque like a champ. Then there's the impact hex socket set, which comes as either 6 or 12-point hexagon socket shape, sorted for any bolt you throw at it. Need to reach those tricky lug nuts and bolts? Then grab the deep impact socket set—it's got the length you need for those hard-to-reach spots! And for construction or masonary work, security or speciality fixings, you can't go past the Torx drive socket set.