I think I might have a new favorite ratchet. Wright 3490

[SMKS]

I recently bought a Wright 3400 3/8" ratchet off a member here. I liked the fine tooth action, but it is a little short at just under 7". Also, I'm not a huge fan of the Wright comfort grips.

I found an ebay seller that was selling Wright 3490s. I bought one and I have to say I really like it. It is around 8" long and has no comfort grip. It might displace my SK as my go-to 3/8" ratchet.

 

[tonydanzah]

They are really nice ratchets, and i agree 100% those tootsie rolls are garbage. I cut mine off and replaced it.

 

[alberto]

I recently bought a Wright 3400 3/8" ratchet off a member here. I liked the fine tooth action, but it is a little short at just under 7". Also, I'm not a huge fan of the Wright comfort grips.

I found an ebay seller that has Wright 3490s for $24 shipped. I bought one and I have to say I really like it. It is around 8" long and has no comfort grip. It might displace my SK as my go-to 3/8" ratchet.

Can you pm me sellers info?

Thanks.
Alberto

 

[tonydanzah]

search ebay for Wright 3490

 

[Stick Figure]

looks like a Matco that i have. If its the same i understand the love of it. Great ratchet.

 

[Scout Driver]

The dual-pawl action in them is great!

Scott

 

[mjozefow]

Funny, I think the tootsie roll is fantastic. Ugly as hell, but comfy and rugged.

 

[Bull]

I'm with Mitch. I find the tootsie roll grip to be quite comfortable.

 

[tonydanzah]

Funny, I think the tootsie roll is fantastic. Ugly as hell, but comfy and rugged.

this might one of the few things we disagree on.

 

[shovel]

I have this ratchet too, but its prolly my 3rd favorite. My favorite is the little wright 3430. Second favorite is the wright 3429 bent flex head (spark plug ratchet). The tootsie roll is ugly, but surprisingly comfortable. After the first two, I rarely use any other 3/8 ratchet.

 

[Scout Driver]

I'm with Mitch. I find the tootsie roll grip to be quite comfortable.

Add me to your bandwagon.

Scott

 

[Bull]

Add me to your bandwagon.

Scott

Welcome aboard!

This thread has made me desire more Wright ratchets

 

[tonydanzah]

those tootsie rolls on the 3/8 are to short and narrow.

 

[Hiball]

Im just glad i bought all my Wright goodness while you dumbies where sleeping on Wright. LMAO...

 

[stricht8]

What's the tootsie roll-the black plastic/rubber grip?

 

[TheGrooveking]

Im just glad i bought all my Wright goodness while you dumbies where sleeping on Wright. LMAO...

Where were you 30 years ago when I was paying stupid money to Matco for Wright made tools? Because of you I've bought over $2K worth of Wright in the last 6 months, their impact sockets are the best IMO.

TheGrooveking

 

[Cumminst100]

Funny, I think the tootsie roll is fantastic. Ugly as hell, but comfy and rugged.

I agree I have 2, they are very comfortable. I had three but my nephew lost the long handle 3/8

 

[mooman]

What's the tootsie roll-the black plastic/rubber grip?

See the picture in the first post.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

i'm with mitch. I find the tootsie roll grip to be quite comfortable.

agreed, they are ok

 

[ImportTuner]

Easier to wipe down after use without the tootsie-roll