The Shocking Truth About Sunex Sockets

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  • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
    @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    (Sunex comment in reply👇) I forgot to mention that I did take dimensions before and after use. Just to see if the sockets would stretch or deform at all. I found no stretch or distortion to the hex end. There was a bit of damage to the drive end but that is from the abuse I put the socket through. I feel like that is normal for Cheaper sockets. Especially when they are abused like this. Overall I wouldn't be scared to buy them.

    • @SUNEXTools77
      @SUNEXTools77 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      We appreciate your honest review of our Impact Sockets. We are glad to hear you are pleased with the improved stamping and h-visibility laser etching. Also glad to hear that we exceeded your expectations on your quality test as well. We produce high-quality impact sockets in both Taiwan and China, and every socket is designed to exceed ASME standards. Additionally, we also include torque testing, life-cycle testing, and hardness and material testing. We also apply 50 years of experience with proprietary testing to ensure top performance. Of course, ALL SUNEX impact sockets come with a LIFETIME warranty. As you noticed in your review we have improved the cases and the sockets of our impact socket sets. This is true for all our sets across all our manufacturing locations in both Taiwan and China. As you noticed we enhanced the size of readability of the laser-etching but also increased the size of the stamping as well. Thanks again for your honest review.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@SUNEXTools77 Thanks for being here. Glad to have you. This probably ain't the place where you want to make a statement nor answer questions. But why haven't you guys publicly stated that you moved your Impact sockets to China if the quality is still the same? I'm not saying they ain't quality. I'm just curious why to hide it if they are on the same level? Also it might not be your fault but why does your Approved vendors still say they are made in Taiwan when clearly they are not? I completely understand if you don't want to answer the questions. Thank you for your time.

    • @aaadamt964
      @aaadamt964 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@SUNEXTools77 my matco rep gave me a " deal" on the torx 1/2" impact sockets during the 2020, 2021 supply chain shortage when he couldn't get a t50 (55?) In a reasonable time for warranty. I want to like non tool truck stuff but every torx I've tried to give a chance was too soft and twisted off.

    • @victorhoyt4352
      @victorhoyt4352 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​​@SUNEXTools77 And no answer... Not surprised. That reply was honestly BS. All they did was spew a bunch of mumbo jumbo, but avoided the real questions. Why, after nearly a year of these sockets being manufactured in China, have none of the photos been switched on their website or on Amazon? Why does the description and COO still state that they are produced in Taiwan? Why are they so dodgy when asked which ones are China and which ones are Taiwan? Why have they made no attempt to properly depict, describe, or announce the change on any platform? These are the questions we want answers too. Not "thanks for your review." In case you missed it sunex, you got called out for being deceitful and for bad business practice in this video, but you thanked him and commented on the roll stamping and laser etching?? You're hiding this changeover on purpose because you know you'll loose a large portion of your customer base, and you are, at this point, nearly a year after the changeover, purposefully choosing to not depict or describe your product accurately because you know people will be less inclined to purchase your impact sockets. I'm assuming you moved the manufacturing to China because it was cheaper, but the prices for your products have not decreased. So the move was to increase profit margins with no regard for the consumer. I assure you, despite your shady attempt to hide this changeover and your inability to properly and responsibly make this known to your consumer will only last so long. Eventually, this will be known by the masses, and your sales will plummet while we flock to another brand. There is a stigma attached to Chinese made tools, and anybody who uses tools on a daily or weekly basis will not buy Chinese tools, which is why i believe you've not announced the change or switched the photos . I hope the small profit increase you've gained by moving to China was worth the loss of 3 decades' worth of customers.

    • @michaelschlarman7835
      @michaelschlarman7835 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@victorhoyt4352I was about to buy some sunex impact universals in 3/8” drive. I’ll either save for and go with wright or snap Ons or save the money and go with Astro or Capris. I will not spend money on Sunex any longer

  • @TorqueTestChannel
    @TorqueTestChannel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    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

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I feel like they are just barely out of square or the initial radius ramp is off just a bit. I struggled getting a real accurate measurement. When you look at them they look like they have more of radius compared to the Taiwan ones.
      I agree, Sunex should’ve done a whole new part number or even bring a new series. Kinda like Snap-on has with blue point. Them being shady is what really makes me angry. I understand companies move manufacturing. That’s part of the game. But doing it quietly and trying to pull a bait and switch is just not right.

    • @TorqueTestChannel
      @TorqueTestChannel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@TwoTurtlesAndAWrench Let us know if there's ever anything we can do to help out the channel, there's authentic greatness here waiting to be seen.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@TorqueTestChannel Thank you. You might want to return that offer though. HAHA. This whole youtube thing is a lot more work than I ever gave any of you credit. Really makes me appreciate all the effort and time channels like you guys put in. It looks a lot easier when you're just a viewer.

    • @gtcam723
      @gtcam723 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TorqueTestChannelthis is how we know a channel is on its way, when you show up! 🤣 In all seriousness, thanks for you all do as well.

  • @victorhoyt4352
    @victorhoyt4352 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Yes!!! Another video on this!! As far as i know, their whole impact socket line is being moved to China. Their universals, 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" impact line, their hex, torx, triple square, magnetic sockets, EVERYTHING!! I'm so happy you put out a 2nd video. Hell, I'm happy you put out the 1st because it was the only one to ever recognize and bring it to light. Like i mentioned previously, they've been like this for nearly a year now. I just want to say thank you and keep the content coming man. I don't think you realize how well you're doing so far. You've definitely got a knack for this and you relay the information well.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I truly appreciate your kind words.

  • @vmtcmt
    @vmtcmt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love my Taiwan ones. I never broke any of my 1/2” drives. I have broke a handful 3/8” drives though. But I’m not upset about it. I truly believe the old ones are great especially for the price

  • @JacksAutoDiagnostics
    @JacksAutoDiagnostics 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    The problem is now there is nothing to differentiate Sunex between them and the other thousand brands on Amazon.
    Their wrenches have always been trash, some of those are now made in China or India. You might as well go to harbor freight.
    Sunex killed the only reason for their existence!

  • @coltonjacobs5383
    @coltonjacobs5383 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thanks for the in depth review of the new sockets. I think I'm still gonna pick Tekton or Capri over the Sunex, purely because of the way Sunex seems to hide the changeover from Taiwanese to Chinese production

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching. I can't really help with the Tekton or Capri sockets. But a lot of people in the comments have been saying they're good. Also Tekton has a easy warranty process according to everything I've heard. Sunex really screwed up not being open and honest about this. Hope which ever brand you chose works well for you.

  • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
    @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🖐If *YOU* been using these. Please leave your opinions to help everyone here. We all would appreciate it. Thank you.👍

  • @Lotsurc
    @Lotsurc หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for all the honest work you put into this video! I just picked up the Master Set during Black Friday and found myself wondering, “Where’s the Taiwan stamp?” I completely agree with your sentiment about them pulling a fast one on us.
    As I watched, I found myself hoping these would fail too.
    Sucks because, you're left asking yourself what means more -- the value or the integrity of the product.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching. I couldn’t agree more with your value vs integrity comment. Value is always a main factor but I like to think there’s no replacement for integrity and honesty. With that said my pocket book does make a lot of my decisions

  • @ILwoodsman
    @ILwoodsman 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great review sir. Much appreciated. I enjoy your channel and keep up the good content. Thanks again.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching. I'm more than grateful that you enjoy the content.

  • @123donmaster
    @123donmaster 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    There warranty is pissing me off, been trying for months to get a taiwan 1/2 wobble replaced, no response from them

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It takes me a couple months to get stuff replaced. I know this ain't the point but if I really need a certain socket I broke I end up buying an individual one. That way the wait for the warranty ain't too big of a deal.

  • @gerskilynettemarty1387
    @gerskilynettemarty1387 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video and information. First time I saw your channel and I subscribed. I just ordered a sunex set and I’m disappointed to find out this information.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching and sub. It definitely sucks to find out after the fact. Hopefully others see this first. I’m not saying not to buy them but just know what your getting into

  • @CorvetteTrev
    @CorvetteTrev 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A bad economy screws everything up. I'm glad I have the red 51pc 3/8 set. I always thought it was my hog ring anvil , I never noticed the bottom. Thanks for the thorough review.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for watching. I love my red box Sunex’s. Always thought they were probably the best value impact sockets on the market. I’m sad Sunex ruined all that. Chinese ones don’t seem too bad. But I have heard the Chinese 12 points are having some isssues

  • @bh10k17
    @bh10k17 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for a great informative and straightforward video. 👍

  • @moparnut6286
    @moparnut6286 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This video made me sub...honest counts for a lot in my book!

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the sub. I try to be as honest as I can.

  • @haule8418
    @haule8418 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  หลายเดือนก่อน

      People seem to love the capris. I have yet to try any. Looking forward to an update down the road

  • @cblack1863
    @cblack1863 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the info. Oil for the win. I have been thinking about adjusting the spring just haven't got to it.

    • @cblack1863
      @cblack1863 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bahaha I meant to put this comment on the Icon vid! lol. Thanks for not asking wth I was talking about, though you were probly thinking it lol. Just ignore it on the next video. Thanks man!​@@TwoTurtlesAndAWrench

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HAHA. I was wondering. I was thinking my phone was messing up. We are having trouble with cell service out here in the boonies.

  • @lindenwadel8827
    @lindenwadel8827 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love my Taiwan made Sunex. I think I’ve had my oldest set for almost 10 years. They’ve held up great. I have broken a handful but that’s the game. Sad times for Sunex fans

  • @michaellindsay8934
    @michaellindsay8934 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I appreciate your honesty even though you didn't want to.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It hurt to do it but I have to be honest. This channel is built on honesty.

  • @jefftovani5535
    @jefftovani5535 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Shady on sunex part!!,ill do some content on this subject!! Thanks for the info!! I just subscribed to your channel,take care!!

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the sub. Appreciate you willing to talk about Sunex on your channel. You have a lot bigger following and I want people to be aware of how everything is being handled.

  • @victorhoyt4352
    @victorhoyt4352 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    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!!

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Completely agree. They know people's perception of Chinese made tools are lackluster and they will lose a lot of their following. I just can't believe that they still haven't came out about the move. Wish some bigger channels would talk about this and get this out more. A lot of people buy Sunex and a lot of people have no idea. I'll give it to Sunex. They are doing a great job at keeping this hush hush.

  • @diyer_straits
    @diyer_straits 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      After using the sockets I'm a lot less angry. But I still can't believe that they are hiding that they moved. Like you said they can't be trusted. Thanks for the encouraging words. It takes way more effort and time than I initially thought. Also didn't realize how hard it is to talk to a camera.

  • @oscarquezada895
    @oscarquezada895 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent video, so how do the Sunex sockets stack up with the Milwaukee Shockwave sockets?

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good Question. Unfortunately I don't own any Milwaukee sockets. Hopefully someone who does will see this.

  • @ham7053
    @ham7053 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is there any price difference between them?

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hard to tell cause they just replaced the Taiwan part numbers with the Chinese ones. Price stayed the same as far as I’ve seen.

    • @guacamoleweiner69
      @guacamoleweiner69 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No

  • @donaldgreen9292
    @donaldgreen9292 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I bought a set of Sunex metric wrenches several years ago. I work on over the road trucks and trailers. Worse set of wrenches at the price I paid. Soon as my Snap On guy showed up. I got a set off of him. I'd rather cry over a price then not being able to finish a job over a wrench. If you are looking at Sunex, just buy Pittsburg from Harbor Freight. Same quality for a lower price.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  หลายเดือนก่อน

      My opinion is to never cheap out on wrenches. I only own their impact sockets when it comes to their hand tools.

  • @Goldenboy12up
    @Goldenboy12up หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Buy King Tony, they have a thick and heavy impact socket.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good to know. I don’t know anything about them. I’ll check them out

  • @sd906238
    @sd906238 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

  • @Dieselrepair928
    @Dieselrepair928 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey did you weigh them cuz the more they weigh the better they do?

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I did but forgot to mention it. On average the Taiwan ones weigh 7.5% more.

  • @SWKFAMOUS
    @SWKFAMOUS 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    To be fair the warranty is pretty painless and almost as fast as a truck that comes by once a week

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I must be the most unlucky guy when it comes to warranty. It’s been months and I still haven’t received my sockets. Everyone says it’s so quick. I think the quickest I’ve received them was 2 months. I’ve warrantied probably 15 sockets.

  • @BOGGarage
    @BOGGarage 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another great vid, I hope sunex chimes in would like to see what they have to say.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. They replied under my pinned comment. I’m just hoping they make it right and quit hiding where they’re made.

  • @Myrrapen
    @Myrrapen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Capri impacts are pretty sweet. Stamped and printed. Made in Taiwan.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Been hearing about Capri a lot. Everyone seems to like them

  • @aussiehardwood6196
    @aussiehardwood6196 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice honest review.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I try to be the most honest I can. I’m not saying I’m right or wrong but at that time that’s how I truly feel. Thanks for watching.

  • @ponyboyack00
    @ponyboyack00 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Why on earth would they announce it to everyone? They definitely need to have the info available, it should be right on the packaging and website. But of course a massive ad campaign is going to hurt them. The quality could be the same.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah they wouldn’t announce it. I was saying it tongue in cheek.

  • @KevinMays-x3q
    @KevinMays-x3q 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I warranty a Matco 8 mm socket that USA made and I got a Taiwan socket for warranty. Matco is doing the same thing.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's just sad. The only good thing is at least they do still warranty it. Still makes me angry though

    • @andrewscott8892
      @andrewscott8892 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What's really messed up is Matco still has USA made sockets(chrome for sure) they just don't advertise them at all but your Matco dealer sure can still order them

    • @matthewgeniti4235
      @matthewgeniti4235 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did the same last week with a 10mm wrench got a Taiwan wrench back

  • @thatrealba
    @thatrealba 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My Sunex (Taiwan) u-joint seems pretty soft, even compared to a Pittsburgh one. And it's gigantic side by side to the Pittsburgh. Super weird, imo.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good to know. Never had any different impact swivels. Sunex is all I've know. I have broke one before.

  • @nathankisner8332
    @nathankisner8332 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really. I’ve had good luck with their old impact sockets. I’ve never bought any of there other hand tools though.

    • @mlacher100
      @mlacher100 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have a bunch of their impact stuff and never no issues. What kind of work are you using them for?

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @mlacher100 Mostly automotive. Heavy/Farm equipment on occasion.

    • @nathankisner8332
      @nathankisner8332 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mlacher100 46mm combo wrench tacoed on first Cat D11 track pad bolt. And 19mm 3/4 drive hex socket rounded like butter on first ripper tooth pin. I heard lots of good things. Did not exspect failure on first bolt. The fasteners were not tight.

    • @mlacher100
      @mlacher100 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @nathankisner8332 That's pretty heavy duty stuff. Im just using them for tightening up spud bolts ln screw convayors and motor gearbox applications. Just talking just impact sockets, never used one of there wrenches

  • @justinvanaulen2478
    @justinvanaulen2478 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Any news about Tekton? Hopefully they will stay with Taiwan. I'm a tool snob so I have mostly Japanese made stuff, but I do have two Tekton impact sets (3/8" & 1/2") and they are good quality and made in Taiwan.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I assume Tekton will stay in Taiwan as long as they possibly can. They seem to be a tool company ran by people that actually use tools. No tool guys want Chinese made tools.

  • @peasantinthestupidclub
    @peasantinthestupidclub 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had to warranty a 5” 3/8 impact wobble extension recently but I did somewhat abuse it. Tried to to angle torque a wheel bearing with the hub still on the car (the bolts go in from the inside) awkward angle, awkward set up and it snapped on the wobble end. Sunex didn’t even ask for a receipt, a week later FedEx delivered a new one

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’ve never had them turn down a warranty claim. My only complaint is it’s takes months for me to get replacements. I’ve probably warrantied 15 sockets and never had them get to my door within a month.

    • @peasantinthestupidclub
      @peasantinthestupidclub 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TwoTurtlesAndAWrench Damn maybe I got lucky but I thought that’s what the whole “Sunexpress” or whatever deal was lol

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah that’s what I initial thought too. But nope

  • @ronenton4037
    @ronenton4037 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have alot of Taiwan sunex and have broken many of the torx 3/8” sockets.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't think they're torx bits are very good. I probably broke 8 T-50's. I've broke a few deep 9/16 3/8" also. I get sockets will break but the torx's definitely break a lot more than what I would say is normal.

  • @mlieser1230
    @mlieser1230 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    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.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Very well put. I hate the Made in China on everything too but I can't afford to avoid them products either. I was fortunate enough to buy a lot of my tools over a long period of time and most of them I've had for years. And most of my quality tools were a heck of a lot cheaper ten years ago let alone five compared to now. I just checked on getting another Snap-on Flex Ratchet and it has doubled since I bought my last one. My wages sure haven't doubled since then. Just the way she goes I guess

    • @COBRO98
      @COBRO98 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      China is all over our stores yet pays such a little tariff for importing.. American based companies should be penalized for this behavior even if it increases the cost of tools and goods.. most of this Chinese stuff is too low quality to even justify buying.
      You can thank the EPA for all these issues & why the US isn't manufacturing anything. Not to mention the insane cost to repair the computer system on wheels you call a car.

  • @flyingham8742
    @flyingham8742 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    wasn't too happy when I received the china pieces via warranty but I mean they're impact sockets... ill stick with them, but knowing what we know know now (hindsight is 20/20) id prolly go tekton/grey pneumatic way back when I first got em. but im same as you, they're still pretty good, but im done with sunex moving forward.

  • @123donmaster
    @123donmaster 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im sticking with gearwrench because there warranty process is so simple

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Simple, straight forward, and fast warranties are so nice. Yet not many companies have that.

  • @warrenblanchard889
    @warrenblanchard889 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for sharing

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure. Just trying to let as many people know as I can. Thanks for watching

  • @Ninoo187
    @Ninoo187 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sunex really pulled a fast one smh, yesterday I recieved my warranty replacement for my 1/2 universal socket, and thankfully it was a taiwan version.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good to hear. It seems like most of the single sockets people are receiving are still Taiwan especially SAE ones. I also received Taiwan ones. I assume that is due to them still having large supplies. Also people are still getting SAE master sets made in Taiwan too. I don't know if its just old stock or what. Like I said when I called them they wouldn't give me a straight answer.

    • @Ninoo187
      @Ninoo187 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TwoTurtlesAndAWrench definitely old stock, it's gonna suck once that supplies is gone. Thanks for the review tho, hopefully those sockets continue to hold up.

  • @gtcam723
    @gtcam723 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So Sunex is doing Gearwrench/Apex things?

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yep. Seems like these companies don’t learn. Apex has ruined more quality tool companies than about anyone.

    • @gtcam723
      @gtcam723 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TwoTurtlesAndAWrench the screwy part is that they actually get it right periodically, then F it up.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gtcam723 That’s the worse part. It’s a real love hate relationship for me

    • @gtcam723
      @gtcam723 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TwoTurtlesAndAWrench I hear ya man. Same for me. Really like the new 120xp ratchets and still like the old 90t especially the compact 3/8. But they delete features and move production and keep the same freakin part numbers.

  • @TooljunkieDave5215
    @TooljunkieDave5215 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The fact they didn’t feel like they should say something about it is what makes me feel like they’re just trying to pull a fast one on the customers. Dishonesty isn’t a good look for any business.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100% agree. If they were upfront about the move I wouldn't care half as much

  • @cblack1863
    @cblack1863 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your like the Robby Starbucks of tools! I imagine after all this, the Turtle's gonna force Sunnex to come clean🐢👍

  • @dr.p2636
    @dr.p2636 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I bought a Sunex 3/4" SAE deep impact socket in 3/4" drive and the broaching was unacceptable. It only went like a half an inch deep. I exchanged it and same thing. The broaching was like half an inch for a deep socket. It looks like an extended shallow socket. Never buying from Sunex again.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great info. Thanks for letting people know. I have zero experience with any of their 3/4” stuff

  • @ronaldtentschert6876
    @ronaldtentschert6876 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Most but not all Chinese manufacturing is inferior, it's been proven. It is very well known that Chinese manufacturers, love to skimp here and there to make more money on products that are not of the same quality. I worked for manufacturers, and we would have products made in China, so I'm telling you firsthand that all manufacturers made in China have to hire full-time people to watch them.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Couldn’t agree more. I also work in manufacturing and we have plants in China. And the products that come out of there are completely inferior. And the stories that you hear are comical as long as you’re not the one buying that product.

  • @stephenleung7171
    @stephenleung7171 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I warranty my Matco adv Taiwan socket and got a china adv socket. 👎 I guess the rumors are true, sunex makes Matco adv. I was thinking gp was rebranding their sockets.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good to know who makes them I guess. The whole warranty issue with getting Chineses sockets really gets my goat but a guy has to get his broken tools replaced.

  • @shadow7796
    @shadow7796 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another sad situation. I've bought some of their adapters, swivels, and extentions. But, I won't buy anything tool-wise from China, unless there's not another affordable choice. I trust Taiwans' steel quality and heat treatment more, and their quality control is better, just in my experience. I usually prefer a more shallow broach depth, but as long as it's not running down the entire depth of the socket, I usually don't notice much of a difference. It really only matters to me when I'm trying to use the socket to start threading the nut or bolt back on. It could even be the case that there's not much difference, I just don't like the thought of any of my money funding the CCP in any capacity. Sometimes you can't help but buy Chinese made goods, I just try to avoid doing so when I have a choice.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I completely agree. I haven’t had much of any luck when it comes to Chinese hand tools.
      I always feel like I struggle not having enough broach than too much. But I also rarely use a socket especially a deep for starting nuts. Thank you for watching and thanks for your input.

  • @nickshowsstuff435
    @nickshowsstuff435 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I got a Chinese impact today in the mail from Sunex thinking it would be from Taiwan and it looks very different from the Chinese impacts that you have. My lazer etching is in a big square and the roll stamping is nearly impossible to see. I got a returnless refund from Amazon since the photo said made in Taiwan. Very deceiving.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really. Thanks for the info. Maybe they have different manufacturing plants in China. Who knows anymore.

    • @gilbosdiy
      @gilbosdiy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      I just saw your video. If I had seen this video earlier, I wouldn't placed my order.
      How is this for craziness. I just went back on Amazon to look at the description for the COO.
      Metric set said China, SAE set had Taiwan. When I received the package today. Metric was Taiwan and SAE was China.
      These guy can't even get straight where their product is coming from.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gilbosdiy The vendors have no idea where stuff is coming from. I've called Sunex a few times and honestly they don't know themselves

  • @andrewscott8892
    @andrewscott8892 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Buy Proto

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would love to but the pocket book ain't deep enough

    • @COBRO98
      @COBRO98 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Isn't Proto Chinese now?

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@COBRO98 More and more of it is moving over. As far as their main drive tools I believe a lot of them are still made here. You have to pay attention when purchasing. A lot of vendors use old photos

    • @andrewscott8892
      @andrewscott8892 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@COBRO98 no, proto is owned by Stanley Black and Decker so some stuff is rebranded from Facom, usag, Mac made in various factories throughout the world(France, Italy, Spain, Taiwan) but sockets, ratchets, wrenches are made here in America

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the clarification

  • @jmackinjersey1
    @jmackinjersey1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Let's see how they do in 6 months or a year compared to the Taiwan made tools.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree. I feel like I beat on em more than one would in a year let alone a 6 months. With that said I have been hearing bad feedback about their 12 points. I personally wouldn’t buy any Sunex but if they are all you can afford they probably won’t be too bad

  • @PunisherOfDeath101
    @PunisherOfDeath101 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well that's fd. I got the Taiwan sets years ago....no more for me. I got 2 sets of 1/2. 3/8 master. Low profiles 3/8 and 1/2. Ratchets. Man what a fd up deal they did.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sunex has handled the whole thing so poorly. I just hope people see this and can make a more informed decision when purchasing. I’m not saying don’t buy them. But I’m done with them for now.

    • @PunisherOfDeath101
      @PunisherOfDeath101 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TwoTurtlesAndAWrench I with you. Honesty goes a long way. I think some Taiwan made stuff are still in stock at different retailers. I'm getting my last set then Capri and tekton if I need any more. I'm not against Chinese tools, but the price tage ant reflecting the cost saving they pocketing. There are so many Chinese brands on Amazon for a fraction of the price, probably made at the same build house sunex is now using. If you know how supply chains work you should understand how fd up sunex is for using cheeper build house without passing on savings to customers.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PunisherOfDeath101 I agree. The price needs to come down

  • @CPthetooladdict
    @CPthetooladdict 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. I watched it twice, and I forgot to comment the first time, lol!! Go hawkeys see you in November!!

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CPthetooladdict Thanks for watching. Even Hawkey fans are welcome here.

  • @yeayeasautoadventures
    @yeayeasautoadventures 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    667 Ill see you at a million subs sir

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha. Thank you for the sub. If I can get to 10k I would be ecstatic. Appreciate you being here. If you want to see something specific let me know. I’ll try my best to deliver.

    • @yeayeasautoadventures
      @yeayeasautoadventures 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TwoTurtlesAndAWrench let me watch a few more vids,Ill comment something soon

    • @yeayeasautoadventures
      @yeayeasautoadventures 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TwoTurtlesAndAWrench after a quick internet search and it looks like sunex makes MAC floor jacks, I know its not socket related but worth mentioning

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@yeayeasautoadventures Thank you. That’s good info to know.

  • @fortis619
    @fortis619 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why pay the extra money for Chinese sockets , might as well visit your local Harbor freight

  • @hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987
    @hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love my sunex impact sockets but not going to be happy if I replace them and get a china replacement

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's where I'm at. I still have a bunch of old craftsman that I've never warrantied in in hopes that one day they will come back. And they almost/sort a did for a second.

  • @ChrisSmoove77
    @ChrisSmoove77 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Welp. Now sunnex is dead. They were the go to for quality affordable impact sockets

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ya sad times. Honestly the Chinese ones ain't too bad. With that said I'm pretty much done with them

  • @darrenhenderson7076
    @darrenhenderson7076 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Taper on Chinese one will qear out faster and get to qhere it qont stay on ratchet or impact wrench

  • @zachroberts1988
    @zachroberts1988 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man, thats disheartening i was looking at buying a 3/8 and 1/2" set for my work truck because i love the old taiwanese made sunex sockets ive had for a decade in my shop.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ya it sucks. I’ve been a big advocate for them for damn near ten years. Most of my buddies have Sunex cause of my praise. Now they go and do this. The worst part is they’re not honest about it

  • @ResEvilJr
    @ResEvilJr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    who cares where those are come from , we have warranty and everyone carries sunex. oh and nice prices than other brands😎😎

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s cause people are worried about the quality becoming inferior. Also a lot of people don’t like to support China.

    • @ResEvilJr
      @ResEvilJr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TwoTurtlesAndAWrench of course are inferior sockets .. 😅 and we support china one way or the other they are our second commercial partner 😅.

  • @doctordiesel5467
    @doctordiesel5467 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The sunex Taiwan made have smooth interior on the hex side almost cold formed finish the chinese made sunex have a very grainy socket hex wall more like hot forged or just lousy dies 😂 but neither here nor their i wont buy chinese shit and matco adv

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah. I’m done with them

    • @doctordiesel5467
      @doctordiesel5467 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Matco adv stuff now coming through China wonder about cornwell blue power aswell because they source their tools from professional tool products the private sales division private label of tools for other companies of the same people who own sunex which it the retail division both located at travelers rest SC this will be interesting aswell because ptp supplies mac import bit sockets aswell as cornwell wonder if all this will go china too😢

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@doctordiesel5467 I’m very curious as well. I’m thinking a lot of tool manufacturing will go to China. Sad times

  • @georgeburns7251
    @georgeburns7251 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well, not buying anything from them.

  • @cblack1863
    @cblack1863 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    They've probly gone woke too. Sunex is now, He ,She, They, Them. The sockets identify as chopsticks.

  • @roylowery1329
    @roylowery1329 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sunex is garbage for this and have lost their good name ..

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, I can't believe they would do this. They've been a real staple in the impact socket world for quite awhile.

  • @mrcokez1
    @mrcokez1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    shame on sunex, what they did was 100% slimey and shady and because of that they don't deserve any of my money.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s exactly how I stand. I understand Sunex might have had to move. But the way they handled it is not right. I’ll spend my money else where.

  • @rickb169
    @rickb169 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I do not want any of my money going to China. Period. I accept its literally impossible to avoid Chinese goods totally, but i go out of my way trying to not fund the CCP.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I try my best too especially when it comes to tools

  • @chadrides914
    @chadrides914 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Anyone who likes a deeper broach depth over a shallow one on a socket loses my respect completely.

    • @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench
      @TwoTurtlesAndAWrench  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha. Good to know. Like I said its subjective. I've ran into more problems with a short broach then I've ever the other way. Deep boach worse thing u get two nuts stuck in it. I rarely use a deep socket to start nuts. Not my style.

  • @bearbait2221
    @bearbait2221 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The new brand name will be Xenus. :0