Repair kit available for Duralast ratchets?

[Raise]

I just bought a NOS Duralast 3/8 flex ratchet from a local tool dealer my company has an account with. The part number is 73-871 and it has the 72T on the ratchet head. I know this was a few models ago, but I cannot find anything online about a repair/rebuild kit for it. I cleaned and lubricated it and it feels really strong and smooth. Does anyone know if there are repair kits available for the Duralast ratchet line? Auto Zone is no help

 

[stroked93]

They were made by great neck if thats any help.

 

[bwringer]

I cleaned and lubricated it and it feels really strong and smooth.

Does anyone know if there are repair kits available for the Duralast ratchet line?

If it's working fine, why do you need a repair kit?

 

[j3rf]

Doubt it has a repair kit available as Autozone would just swap it out for another one if you had issues with it.

 

[MarvinBerry]

Not sure about older but current & last couple 3 years duralast / autozone ratchets are apex soucered & identical to SATA & husky...

Have a couple each banging around here. Laid out side by side all are identical.

The duralast warranty is about as close as it gets to the old Sears trip... walk in busted walk out new. I'm a fan.

 

[Fedwrench]

They were made by great neck if thats any help.

Great Neck Saw made the older 36 tooth models that were the same as OEM tools. His is 72 tooth which I think would be Apex sourced.

 

[Raise]

Thanks guys. I will do some searching for repair kits for SATA and Husky 72T ratchets

 

[Raise]

If it's working fine, why do you need a repair kit?

If I am gona add this to my semi-daily ratchet set, then I don’t wana get too attached to it if there wont be a repair kit for the future. As far as warranty, I do not care for the newer Duralast ratchets, which is what would be given to me as a replacement should I need it. If I can grab a couple repair kits now, I will

 

[Raise]

Update, I cannot find any source online or other that offers repair kits for Duralast, Husky or SATA. If anyone has any info, please let me know. Thanks guys

 

[mikebaker1129]

Do you have a picture of the ratchet? Duralast has made several different styles of that model # over the years.

 

[victor252]

I see the newest flex head fine tooth has 100 teeth and looks similar to older model. Are you totally married to older model? The new model is $36.

https://www.autozone.com/ratchets-sockets-and-wrenches/ratchet/p/duralast-3-8in-drive-100-position-full-polish-flex-head-ratchet/565718_0_0

Here's a repair kit from Amazon. Comments section says it fits 73-871 Duralast ratchets:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5A3AXO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I guess you could also just see if OEM ratchets: 22912, 22910, 22911 are available anywhere. One should be a flexhead...is this your flexhead ratchet?

OEMTOOLS 22912 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet with Long Handle and Flexible Head (11-1/2 Inch)

OEMTOOLS 22912 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet with Long Handle and Flexible Head (11-1/2 Inch)

www.mobiledistributorsupply.com

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AXTKXVE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Pardon Our Interruption

 

[Raise]

I see the newest flex head fine tooth has 100 teeth and looks similar to older model. Are you totally married to older model? The new model is $36.

https://www.autozone.com/ratchets-sockets-and-wrenches/ratchet/p/duralast-3-8in-drive-100-position-full-polish-flex-head-ratchet/565718_0_0

Here's a repair kit from Amazon. Comments section says it fits 73-871 Duralast ratchets:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5A3AXO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I guess you could also just see if OEM ratchets: 22912, 22910, 22911 are available anywhere. One should be a flexhead...is this your flexhead ratchet?

OEMTOOLS 22912 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet with Long Handle and Flexible Head (11-1/2 Inch)

OEMTOOLS 22912 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet with Long Handle and Flexible Head (11-1/2 Inch)

www.mobiledistributorsupply.com

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AXTKXVE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Pardon Our Interruption

Looks pretty identical, with the exception of the screw holes going through the head of the ratchet, as mine go through the cover plate on the rear

 

[Raise]

Well it appears that 73-871 was also the part number for the Duralast 3/8 flex head back when they were 36 tooth ratchets. So when they went to the 72 tooth design, the part number did not change. So yes, the OEM Tools rebuild kit 22914 does fit the Duralast 73-871 ratchet, but the kit is a 36 tooth kit, so it only fits the older 36 tooth Duralast 73-871. The internal design is similar, with the big batwing pawl, but the kit only comes in the 36 tooth orientation. Still searching to see what rebuild kit will work for the newer 72 tooth Duralast ratchets. Did any other company use this batwing design in a 72 tooth ratchet? Anyone else have any info?

 

[Raise]

Here is what the head on my ratchet looks like versus the older 36 tooth ratchet with the same part number. Notice there are no screw holes through the head, as they go through the rear cover plate instead. Also the 72T and 5 degree etchings were not on the old ratchet.

New Duralast Ratchets

i ordered both of the comfort grip 36t ratchets. get both before they stop making them and the 72t take over since the 36t are very well liked and have held up for many and are a snap on copy basically. sell off the rest of my cman ratchets i have laying around to cover the cost of these new ones.

www.garagejournal.com

 

[Raise]

Sorry here is the pic

 

[Raise]

And here is the older one

 

[tarbellb]

Is there something special about this ratchet or you being proactively frugal ?

 

[Raise]

Im not understanding how im sounding cheap. Its just a ratchet i am really enjoying using and it would be nice to know that there is a rebuild kit for it, should i need it in the future. Warranty doesnt mean much now that the newer Duralast offerings seem to get poor reviews.

 

[KnurledNut]

@Raise
Hey man, I have a 1/4” and there are several things I like about it!
Not sure on the manufacturer, but Powerbuilt offers the same ratchet.

You could check with them if repair kits are available, but im kinda doubting it.

Here’s the guts of mine:

 

[Raise]

@Raise
Hey man, I have a 1/4” and there are several things I like about it!
Not sure on the manufacturer, but Powerbuilt offers the same ratchet.

You could check with them if repair kits are available, but im kinda doubting it.

Here’s the guts of mine:

Yup, thats it man, down to the pawl and the backing plate!! I appreciate this buddy. I will search for the Powerbuilt ratchet and see if they make a kit for it. Hell, if i find the ratchet, i may just buy the ratchet for a backup or the internals. Thanks alot bud!

 

[Raise]

@Raise
Hey man, I have a 1/4” and there are several things I like about it!
Not sure on the manufacturer, but Powerbuilt offers the same ratchet.

You could check with them if repair kits are available, but im kinda doubting it.

Here’s the guts of mine:

By the way, do you mind giving me the part number off the handle?

 

[KnurledNut]

By the way, do you mind giving me the part number off the handle?

1/4" (fixed) 71-416
1/4" (flex) 71-417

Not my listing, but you can get the flex for $16 shipped here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1255054130...oiM+5Ry0b8SqhNxnXNm0fCn/0=|tkp:Bk9SR8yvmpKEYQ

 

[Raise]

1/4" (fixed) 71-416
1/4" (flex) 71-417

Not my listing, but you can get the flex for $16 shipped here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125505413067?epid=1062826942&hash=item1d38b49fcb:g:iqUAAOSwUjhiVWqe&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAoIv2NonOdwt1CK+Q0DvK3Gb1i24jzt+pEybrA5owrtu/pRfaOG7E18Djj0bWQbatdUljBMqqxKDLL51xsZlUURHad6Z5yLODtwJnu+K6YhLxdrj6iLUE0hGIPdi6+Ucf6G+0Lx9pZ2D5l2SKUba4hAGA6RKMzKKIyIol0dynWYm4AUsZqdcaCbq9JItNpEoiM+5Ry0b8SqhNxnXNm0fCn/0=|tkp:Bk9SR8yvmpKEYQ

Thanks a bunch man

 

[Indexmill]

Honestly, by the time that ratchet shits its pants, you'' be ready to try something new.

Otherwise, just go to Ebay and buy a few of the same ratchet.

 

[Raise]

Honestly, by the time that ratchet shits its pants, you'' be ready to try something new.

Otherwise, just go to Ebay and buy a few of the same ratchet.

I hear ya. I just dont have the money for the higher end stuff, so finding a nice quality affordable ratchet that is comfortable and works well, id like to stick with it and make it mine

 

[Raise]

@Raise
Hey man, I have a 1/4” and there are several things I like about it!
Not sure on the manufacturer, but Powerbuilt offers the same ratchet.

You could check with them if repair kits are available, but im kinda doubting it.

Here’s the guts of mine:

How long is that 1/4 ratchet buddy?

 

[KnurledNut]

How long is that 1/4 ratchet buddy?

150mm/6”