@TorqueTestChannel
Usually it's corner to corner dimensions and beginning of radius to beginning of radius on the other side that determines how hard they are to fit on an anvil not the flat side to flat side, but you may have already measured that. I don't think anyone would give it a 2nd thought is SUNEX introduced all new model numbers for the new COO, heck even if the old ones were eventually discontinued. That's still pretty straight up. Using the same set and part numbers is a bait and switch no matter how you look at it, a poorly done magic trick
@vmtcmt
Have a long time friend of mine who owns a repair shop. He was doing a transmission on a HD Dodge van. He broke his Snap On and Mac impact sockets on something. I was finished with my car, and as I was leaving, he asked to borrow my Sunex (Taiwan made). Next time I went to the shop, he handed me my socket and told me "You will never break that socket." That set is over 30 years old, and to this day, I've lost one or two, but never broke one.
@Multi4204life
If what you're saying about the drive end is also true about the shallow sockets, you can still get the Taiwan sockets at the moment. I just picked up the shallow metric set and absolutely love them. It's a huge set for only 80 bucks. Well worth it.
@victorhoyt4352
If they didn't go about the changeover the way they did, i wouldn't hate on them so bad. I feel like they've lied and cheated us honestly. So shady! They haven't even attempted to depict or describe these new sockets properly. They still depict and describe their Taiwanese made sockets. They lied. Point, blank, period. I'd rather go capri, tekton, or grey pneumatic because they are Taiwanese made. Taiwanese made tools are better at the end on the day and sunex is full of it!!
@cblack1863
That crazy, I did the same thing to my GW 120's last week, but I used Dumodetech ProX Freehub oil for mountainbike hubs. Much thinner, low friction, lightweight oil. Night and day difference! I also trimmed the little springs that put tension on the pawls just the tiniest bit, maybe one coil or 1mm max. It was even better. The ratchet now has a Super light backdrag, much quiter, and zero skip or slip. You just have to be super careful with that cut. There's a very fine line between perfect and Fckd lol
@mlieser1230
Sunex isn't the only tool manufacturer that has shifted production to China without saying a word. Apex Tools, the company behind Gearwrench, Husky and Duralast, have been shifting production to China for quite some time now. Mid tier Taiwanese tools have been regarded as decent tools at a reasonable price. China has always been thought of as a producer of cheap throwaway junk, which most of the Chinese products sold today are. No matter which retail store you enter, the shelves are full of products that say "Made In China". China has stolen our plans and inventions and have been making cheap knockoffs for years. I'm sick and tired of seeing "Made In China" on the products that I buy. Unfortunately in this current economy, and the crazy prices of US made tools, I just can't afford to buy the likes of Snap-on, Mac, Matco and Cornwell. Politics aside, there are reasons why tool production is being shifted to China. The number 1 reason is profit. China will produce the products cheaper than Taiwan. China will manufacture product to the standards specified. From cheap right up to good and durable. If Sunex continued to use Taiwan they would have to raise prices. Consumers will instantly complain of constantly rising prices. Though China will produce the tools at a lower cost to Sunex , and hopefully the same standard, the fat cats at Sunex aren't going to lower prices. This arrangement still affords the fat cats at the top their bonuses, company paid benefits and whatever else top management experiences. They sure as hell aren't going to tighten their belts. It amounts to the "shrinkflation" that has been going on. The price of certain food products remained the same, however, the amount you are getting has decreased. You don't realize this at first glance because you got your favorite candy bar or bag of chips. As time goes on you suddenly notice that the package somehow looks smaller than you remember and the amount you're getting is less. They pulled a fast one on you. People first and foremost focused on the cost of goods. Purchases are based on the amount of money you have in your wallet. Sunex pulled a fast one by quietly changing the country of manufacture. At least they kept the price the same. How good the Chinese manufactured sockets will be only time and usage will tell.
@lindenwadel8827
Been using Sunex sockets for a couple years now as a professional mechanic. They are the Taiwan version and have held up very well. They do just as well as my Snapon set . Sad to know they've gone Chinese. Might have to switch brands for future purchases.
@mg8720-u7j
Just paid 50.00 bucks for a Tekton 3/8 drive impact deep well 12 point thin wall kit. I cant wait to try them out.
@user_19
Ordered singles, all 1/4" magnetic shallows, and the new Chinese sockets have smaller magnets that don't increase in size proportionally to the socket size. i.e. the 13mm magnet is the same size as the 8mm magnet ... I did receive a Taiwan 8mm and the magnet is noticeably stronger on it than the rest of the Chinese sockets. The magnet on the Taiwan socket sits flush with the brass fitting (just like the Taiwan Grey Pneumatic I received) and it has a slightly tighter fit on the anvil side than the Chinese. Also interesting is that the Chinese Sunex magnetic shallows look EXACTLY like the MIXPOWER Chinese magnetic shallows. Same "CR-MO #mm" stamping at the bottom, same shape, same smaller magnets that protrude slightly from the brass fitting. I do feel a little slighted that Sunex claims it's the same quality because they are not. This was my first Sunex purchase ever.
@diyer_straits
Thanks for the update. The fact that Sunex isn't really owning up to the change really rubs me the wrong way. They could at least do the normal corpo marketing BS speal and talk about the advantages this change brings. The fact that they are just silently changing, without acknowledging it tells me they can't be trusted. I also wanted to say you're putting out really great video's. I know what it takes to do all the work behind the scenes and I'm impressed with the effort you put in.
@Ratchet313
At the end of the day, impact sockets from cheep Amazon brands are now as good as more expensive brands. Sunex used to be a value priced brand, but that not necessarily true anymore. You can pick up sets, that are probably made in the same factory, for half the price or less. That said, from my experience with Sunex warranty process, they are far from the best. In fact, I would say the are not good at all. The last warranty claim I made was for a poorly manufactured midsize socket that was not milled past the broch. I didn’t hear from them after sending a warranty request until a socket showed up at my door about 2 weeks later. Great except the new socket was in the factory packaging and had the same issue. No one bothered to check and make sure the socket they were sending solved the problem. When I followed up with Sunex. They said I should purchase deep sockets, implying that mid length sockets are essentially long shallow sockets. Yet all the other sockets in the set were milled to accommodate at least a small bolt protruding through a nut. I’m done with Sunex. I will purchase Neiko or Harbor Freight offerings for half the price over their offerings.
@haule8418
i have both the new sunex and capri impact sockets. the sidewalls of the sunex are definitely thinner and the weight is a little bit lighter. let’s see how both hold up. so far capri seems better quality
@ILwoodsman
Great review sir. Much appreciated. I enjoy your channel and keep up the good content. Thanks again.
@moparnut6286
This video made me sub...honest counts for a lot in my book!
@sd906238
Some of these tool companies have a company employee at the Chinese factory to keep an eye on the Chinese works and to insure they are making quality tools. The problem is once the company inspector leaves for the day. The Chinese will open the factory for the night and make black market tools and sell them on the side.
@nathankisner8332
Every Sunex tool Ive ever bought didnt last one job. They did send a replacement after 9-10 months, but it was too late. Will never waste money on them again.
@mg8720-u7j
China is really stepping up the quality these days. They also build aircraft carriers.
@michaellindsay8934
I appreciate your honesty even though you didn't want to.
@bh10k17
Thanks for a great informative and straightforward video. 👍
@TwoTurtlesAndAWrench