Consensus on tekton 77164 long flex head ratcheting wrenches 6 pt

[toolaholic]

These got mixed reviews in amazon . What do you guys think of them ? Not concerned about 6 pt TEKTON Long Flex Ratcheting Box End Wrench Set, 6-Piece (8-19 mm) - Holder | WRN77164 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F512HOU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[toolaholic]

Paid $122 amazon warehouse deal like new .

 

[toolaholic]

Anyone use these long flex head wrenches ?

 

[Lucid Moments]

Sorry never used them. I use the Mountain long dbe wrenches and am quite happy with them.

 

[ckeboss]

The extra offset on the mountain style wrenches is key in my opinion.

 

[metaleltr]

I have a set. They have served me well, no issues.

 

[kudakev615]

i bought their extra long 9x11mm flex wrench to fill in my ez-red set and its been barely used but good quality. i recently bought the tekton standard length metric double flex head ratchet set and im a huge fan of those. they feel great in hand and enjoy using them. i bought them b/c i didnt need the open end of a full set and they help cut down on wasted tool box storage.

 

[qqzj]

GearWrench serpentine belt tool can easily beat both mountain and Tekton.

The extra offset on the mountain style wrenches is key in my opinion.

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[Jaspel]

I have the metric set. Like any flexible joint ratcheting wrench, don't get into the practice of braking things loose with them. Had the largest one seize up on me a while back doing this, got a new one under warranty.

 

[Ralf11]

Torx or Allen adjustment for tightness of the flex is a key feature - I don't see that in the Mountain version

 

[toolaholic]

Here’s some pics. Got em. The heads were t15,t10,t9 and t8. I tightened them with mixed results . Some got tighter some stayed the same . Some were loose. Wish the heads were tighter. Maybe a ratchet or t handle instead of standard torx screwdriver

 

[Steve_P]

GearWrench serpentine belt tool can easily beat both mountain and Tekton.

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Not if it doesnt fit; it's considerably wider than a ratcheting wrench and doesn't replace them. Plus, sometimes you need the flex head.

 

[kudakev615]

I'm not agreeing that the GW serp belt tool is a better option but GW did finally make a flex wrench for the serp belt kit. It is available by its self for ppl who already own the original kit

 

[qqzj]

That locking flexible head one has been available for many years already. The tool is not much thicker than the mountain wrenches. Also the tool can disconnect and avoid any obstacle in the way. It is not a wrench, but it works like one and better than most wrenches in most scenarios.

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[toolaholic]

Tried it out removing a 14mm bolt holding blade on my ariens pro mower with Honda GVX160 motor . Blade was torqued at 50 pound feet . Flex held its position . Good tool

 

[Lprock]

Had them for over a month, very happy with them. Used the 16,18,19 a bunch breaking hard to get to fastners free.

 

[toolaholic]

Used them on my Dakota R/T that my daughter totaled . Bumper rolled over top fasteners . Removing condenser radiator and bumper to make removing engine transmission easier . Anyway head a little floppy but once engaged on fastener it stayed on fastener . Had to cut hole with sawzall.

 

[toolaholic]

My 2,000th post. Nice leverage . 6 point grips well.Flex Head can be tighter