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Yes. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk

Yup. I put them in order of Snap-On 10 Armstrong 9.5 Wright 9.0 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk

If anyone has this exact ratchet nearby, please check it and see if your locking lever has some sort of a sticking point to keep it in place. Just to double check me. It's possible that mine is just packed full of grease, since its first use it went straight into a 6-inch pile/puddle of grease...

There is no detent or other feature to keep the locking lever in its position. So it usually comes unlocked, defeating the purpose. I'm going to contact Armstrong about it tomorrow. I will post an update for the benefit of the community. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk

The locking feature still leaves a little to be desired. Other than that I love it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk

Thanks guys. I agree it was a hard list of demands. And I doubted all would be met. I went with the Armstrong Maxx flexible locking. The reason I don't like a floppy flexible is for one thing I already have two in the Craftsman product line. And when I'm wrenching on something big, it's just...

I don't suppose I could get lucky enough that the Carlyle offering is USA made?

I'm a union Millwright, so it has to be made in the USA. I'm looking for a long handled 1/2" ratchet, non-flexible head (although locking flex will do if it's unavoidable), preferably fine tooth and preferably quick release. I'm somewhat drawn toward the Snap-on SL80a, but it's not quick...

Definitely helpful on an LSX f-body's rear cylinders' spark plugs.

If the car is up high enough to fit my body under far enough to install an O2 sensor, there's room for an open end wrench. Even on a low car like a C5 & C6 Corvette. Sorry no gimmicks needed here.