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Best 1/2 extra long ratchets?

Magnum440d100

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I have this set. I use the longest one for serpentine belts, and for rusty crusty fasteners.

BUT! Big but!!! I have a large ICON breaker bar I’ll use first on anything suspect. Unless I can get my M18 fuel 1/2” drive impact. Then it’s game over!

I wouldn’t trade this set for anything though, TBH.
 

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I have this set. I use the longest one for serpentine belts, and for rusty crusty fasteners.

BUT! Big but!!! I have a large ICON breaker bar I’ll use first on anything suspect. Unless I can get my M18 fuel 1/2” drive impact. Then it’s game over!

I wouldn’t trade this set for anything though, TBH.
It rides shotgun under my front passenger seat. I drive an OLD Cummins (by today’s standards) so I need it handy lol.
 

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Something worth considering, whichever you buy, is that higher tooth counts make a more noticeable difference the longer your ratchet gets. Because the handle is so long, it is swinging further between clicks.

I have the XL flex head Gearwrench 120xp for that reason, even though I don't particularly like the 120xp ratchets otherwise (heads are bulky).
I noticed the head on my gearwrench is somewhat bulky compared to the Tekton I just got, but really, haven't found it to get in the way of anything.
Aesthetically, I like the looks of the tekton better it's sleek looking but really so far to me it's just aesthetics.
Maybe in some circumstance in the future I will find the gear wrench two bulky where the tecton shines in use?
 
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