GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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Got this a while back and never liked the fact that the bit would come out. I ended up using a cutoff wheel to grind a groove around the circumference of the end of the bit to fit an e-clip onto it...
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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I just took delivery on that $103 kit yesterday. Very nice ratchets. Haven't used them yet, but am replacing starter on my Sequoia as soon as it arrives from RockAuto. Looking forward to using...
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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Let's turn back the clock and get rich :-)
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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Thought it was a golf club on quick glance. Disappointed
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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typical price on amazon was 25.89 throughout 2023, so nothing to get too excited about
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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I was able to use this tool with a stubby screw driver which had a hex shaft. Gave me additional torque in a space where i could really get a grip on the screw driver handle.
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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The long handle is more of a reach thing, than heavy torque. With the flex head, kinda the whole purpose. To break out only when you need to reach that one PITA bolt hidden way up there.
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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This ratchet is great for reaching small fasteners in tight spots deep down in the engine bay or under the dash.
No, it is not a regular 1/4" ratchet head. It's a compact bit driver with a...
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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I guess it's mainly for hard to reach places not for more torque.
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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I don't need this but I want it.
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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Yes- you will eventually need this specialty tool. For me it was changing spark plugs on a Subaru boxer H6-
without this tool…10 hour job
with this tool… 2 hour job
This tool fits any hex bit....
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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Plus the one you linked has almost double the teeth which is useful in tight spaces.
You could alternatively get the whole set for ~$103
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTEXPDK
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
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You’ll likely shear off whatever you’re tightening with that 12” handle.
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
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don't like this one. as the guy above points out, all true. also you don't need or want a long arm on a 1/4 ratchet. get this one for $24, it's much more useful
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GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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Not a regular ratchet head...
"Getting sockets off is a pain in the butt. The center comes out. It is not a "push-to-release". It is a mess with it until you get the three parts apart and hope you...
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
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1 Year ago it was $20.30.
https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/735076
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
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That’s a solid deal for sure, if for one. Looks like it’s around $35 other places.
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
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Amazon has GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet (81030) on sale for $22.01. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.
Thanks to Community Member...
GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet $22
Thread created 01-29-2024 by grazzhoppa
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This is a 1/4" drive ratchet with an unusually long handle for the tiny drive size. And a locking flex head.
Gearwrench brand, model number 81030 .
$22.01:...
