Anyone close to an advanced auto ?
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For some reason it says out of stock on shipping but if I pick a random store, it lets you pick up from store. It’s 1/4 and 3/8 diehard ratchet I’m trying to get
shoot summ
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The flex heads? The 1/4" is available for ship but the 3/8" is out of stock.
Right but if I select random store, it lets you pickup 3/8 because they have it in stock.
shoot summ
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None within 50 miles of me have one in stock.
DHP55131
These got popular quick lol
Just underrated that are becoming well known performers. Want for collection
it shows a quite a few stores as available "nearby" (not the one closest to my home, but within a few miles
There are some in Oregon, near me. I think you are wrong about there not being any on the west coast.
Where? Their map shows nothing in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, or Arizona.
Out of stock in UTAH
FJ 432
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One by me here in Denver.
Denver looks like hot bed... 10+ stores in Denver area in stock
4xdog
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Two of the stores in Albuquerque have 'em in stock. None here in Santa Fe.
In Tempe. There is one down the street.
Maybe used to be but no longer associated with advanced auto.
Hmmm, hadn’t notice, usually go to ORiles.Maybe used to be but no longer associated with advanced auto.
lolaetype
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From their website. Number of stores in each state. Except for Idaho and Utah, nothing west of the Rockies.
4xdog
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Eleven in NM, but I guess we count as a Rockies state. Their store near me in Santa Fe is moving to bigger digs soon.
Nothing available in the KC metro, but they have stock in
Lawrence, KS (30 miles) and Topeka (70 Miles).
Is this ratchet special, on clearance or just a good value?
I might be in Topeka for a funeral, so I could pick up a couple.
Lawrence, KS (30 miles) and Topeka (70 Miles).
Is this ratchet special, on clearance or just a good value?
I might be in Topeka for a funeral, so I could pick up a couple.
lolaetype
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Bunsen Honeydew
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In NY. My closest store shows oos, but all the others around me show available @$26.49. Available for shipping.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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I live 3 miles from one and work right next door to one. My city used to be the headquarters of Advance Auto. Let me know what you are looking for and I’ll take a look for you. I usually go once a week and their ratchets are awesome I’ve got about all the ratchets.
Edit: typed in the model number above and every store in my area except one shows in stock including the one right next to my work so let me know if you are interested. I’m happy to help even though I’m in Virginia but always happy to help another member out.
Edit: typed in the model number above and every store in my area except one shows in stock including the one right next to my work so let me know if you are interested. I’m happy to help even though I’m in Virginia but always happy to help another member out.
Thanks for your help y’all. I’ve found someone in Idaho who is getting for me. @BlakeTheCarGuy pretty comparable to icon right?
4xdog
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“New Mexico — it’s not new and it’s not Mexico!”
Already good value and it’s now discounted 27% off.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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I’d say so. I think the DieHard is a bit smoother and has a better handle in my opinion.
Nice, excited to try out. I got the 3/8 and 1/4. Heard about them on YouTube and guy said they were really good.
ChevyEFI
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I didn't patronize enough to keep them afloat. I watched Chandler and Scottsdale operate as closeout stores earlier this year.
Bagherra
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Just checked and 4 stores in my area say they are IN STOCK....
Location??
KnurledNut
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Nothing like a late to the party frenzy from social media influencers. 
These have been around for a few years now.
I created a post here when I first caught wind (internal source) of the new Diehard tool line before it was even available and no mention of it anywhere online.
The scope lines up that these ratchets are made by William Tools in Taiwan.
The 90T ratchets in particular have a modern wedge pawl design that has proven to be strong in my use. Some other brands use a similar design.
The flex models do have a fairly large head, especially noticeable on the 1/4 drive.
Mid tier quality ratchets but I wouldn’t go out of my way to source them.
My favorite is the 1/2 drive long flex.
Also, the stubby 1/4 and 3/8 are a nice option to have in-store. Hard to find elsewhere.
I say if you don’t need ratchets, quit hoarding these to stuff in a forgotten drawer.
Leave them on the shelf for the guys out there that actually work and need one available for warranty replacement if/when needed.
Initially AA had trouble keeping these in stock. That has seemed to taper off now, with most available around me. I have been told the stubbies are stolen a lot.
A co-worker bought a socket set that included the standard fixed ratchets and they work but are nothing to write home about.
Also check out the spring-loaded universal adaptors and the one heavy duty slotted striking cap screwdriver that they sell separately. The compact ratcheting 1/4 & 11mm dual drive wrench and socket set is a unique offering. And the plastic magnetic parts tray works well. But both of those are overpriced in my opinion.
The regular combination wrenches with the modified open end have dimensions very similar to Snap-on and are decent.
I am not sure if its still available, but they did offer a nice set of 5/16 hex shank torx bits with a ratchet adaptor. Another hard to find in-store option.
If you get speed perks, some bargains can be had across the line.
These have been around for a few years now.
I created a post here when I first caught wind (internal source) of the new Diehard tool line before it was even available and no mention of it anywhere online.
The scope lines up that these ratchets are made by William Tools in Taiwan.
The 90T ratchets in particular have a modern wedge pawl design that has proven to be strong in my use. Some other brands use a similar design.
The flex models do have a fairly large head, especially noticeable on the 1/4 drive.
Mid tier quality ratchets but I wouldn’t go out of my way to source them.
My favorite is the 1/2 drive long flex.
Also, the stubby 1/4 and 3/8 are a nice option to have in-store. Hard to find elsewhere.
I say if you don’t need ratchets, quit hoarding these to stuff in a forgotten drawer.
Leave them on the shelf for the guys out there that actually work and need one available for warranty replacement if/when needed.
Initially AA had trouble keeping these in stock. That has seemed to taper off now, with most available around me. I have been told the stubbies are stolen a lot.
A co-worker bought a socket set that included the standard fixed ratchets and they work but are nothing to write home about.
Also check out the spring-loaded universal adaptors and the one heavy duty slotted striking cap screwdriver that they sell separately. The compact ratcheting 1/4 & 11mm dual drive wrench and socket set is a unique offering. And the plastic magnetic parts tray works well. But both of those are overpriced in my opinion.
The regular combination wrenches with the modified open end have dimensions very similar to Snap-on and are decent.
I am not sure if its still available, but they did offer a nice set of 5/16 hex shank torx bits with a ratchet adaptor. Another hard to find in-store option.
If you get speed perks, some bargains can be had across the line.