Gearwrench ratchets

[Bjkearns]

For my birthday I was thinking of asking the parentals for a set of Gearwrench ratchets.
My current ratchet lineup is as follows
SK 1/4"
Snap On TF72
Snap On FLF80
Craftsman 1/2" flex ratchet

So Im thinking some fixed regular length ratchets would be good.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NI93JS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[d.mcfarland]

I'll be first ... no USA ratchets you would rather have?

 

[NC-Fordguy]

For my birthday I was thinking of asking the parentals for a set of Gearwrench ratchets.
My current ratchet lineup is as follows
SK 1/4"
Snap On TF72
Snap On FLF80
Craftsman 1/2" flex ratchet

So Im thinking some fixed regular length ratchets would be good.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NI93JS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Those are older 60 tooth models. I have a couple and have no complaints with them

 

[Bjkearns]

I'll be first ... no USA ratchets you would rather have?

Yes there are but I am a fan of high tooth count ratchets which is rather limiting when the budget isnt huge

 

[joedodge]

I use them professionally there great ratchets for the money I go to them more than my snap on ratchets

 

[Bjkearns]

Those are older 60 tooth models. I have a couple and have no complaints with them

I would assume the new 120tooth ones would the set to get correct?

 

[John316]

I have the 60T models as well as some 84T ratchets and the 120's. I like the feel of the 60's a lot.

 

[Loscaldazar]

Get the 120XP's. You can get them for about $80 shipped from tooldiscounter (good source for tools, and almost always the best price unless shipping kills it).

I've used some dual 80's, the matco 88T, and the gearwrench 120XP's just are divine. Used a cheater bar on that 1/2 a lot for when I can't get a breaker bar in...

 

[Fedwrench]

Gearwrench is an excellent choice for a quality durable product that won't break the bank.

There are currently three variations available that I would recommend to you, the 60 tooth, 84 tooth, and the 120 xp series.

Gearwrench also makes a 45 tooth model with quick release but, I'm not impressed with those.

I feel the 60 tooth models are the best and the 84 and 120xp are overkill but, I still have them.

If you're looking at the basic all steel handled 3 ratchet set, in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive, use part number 81206 for the 60 tooth set, 81206F for the 84 tooth set, and 81206P for the 120xp series ratchets.
shop around because some places' prices are insane. Amazon is ok, tooltopia is good and trident supply (see hot deals thread) had a great father's day promotion on Gearwench. shop around for the best deal and good luck in your quest .

 

[Bjkearns]

Gearwrench is an excellent choice for a quality durable product that won't break the bank.

There are currently three variations available that I would recommend to you, the 60 tooth, 84 tooth, and the 120 xp series.

Gearwrench also makes a 45 tooth model with quick release but, I'm not impressed with those.

I feel the 60 tooth models are the best and the 84 and 120xp are overkill but, I still have them.

If you're looking at the basic all steel handled 3 ratchet set, in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive, use part number 81206 for the 60 tooth set, 81206F for the 84 tooth set, and 81206P for the 120xp series ratchets.
shop around because some places' prices are insane. Amazon is ok, tooltopia is good and trident supply (see hot deals thread) had a great father's day promotion on Gearwench. shop around for the best deal and good luck in your quest .

Thank you sir
Seems like my experience with ratchets I have never complained about more teeth

 

[Bjkearns]

I found a set of of the 84tooth ratchets for $65 on eBay
Sent the link to the maternal unit

 

[ATC]

I love my Gearwrenches!
You can usually find the best deals at AdvanceAuto. Use the cupon codes. $10 off $30 is great for single purchases...

 

[Bjkearns]

Does anyone know if Armstrong makes a similar 3 ratchet set?

 

[CWP1616L]

Gearwrench is an excellent choice for a quality durable product that won't break the bank.

After that statement, GearWrench owes Fedwrench some free tools.

 

[Fedwrench]

After that statement, GearWrench owes Fedwrench some free tools.

No, no, Merk is the only one that got free tools. Besides, I doubt if they even lurk here any more with all of the negative vibes towards non US made tools here.

 

[hischj]

I love my Gearwrench 60 tooth. I have the standard set and the flex set and they haven't failed me yet. Used professionally

 

[Loscaldazar]

the 60T and 120T are rated at 180% of ASME torque which for a 3/8 drive ratchet 180% I believe is around 270 ft-lbs (not sure for 1/2 or 1/4 drive). The 84T are 190% of ASME torque, so slightly stronger.

 

[Bjkearns]

They arrived today and seem really nice

 

[pfctblu]

If you wind up liking these, you might find this set to be a nice gift as well. They are 72t and get into some pretty crazy spots that a normal flex ratchet sometimes cannot. Don't let the low price fool you, they are solid and well made.

 

[DamageInc.]

Looks kinda like these: http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/SRTD3T/3-PIECE-TEARDROP-RATCHET-SET/
These too: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pi...x000001&kpid=00929498000P&kispla=00929498000P

All made by parent company Danaher. I've been told all have interchangeable parts so it's possible you may be able to upgrade your tooth count with a warranty repair kit.

 

[PAPERMAKER]

I like mine

 

[Chadwilliam1]

I have a few gearwrench ratchets. The two that came from cripe and the 120 xp. I like them all, but i am still skeptical about the strength of them but they are nice.

 

[Bjkearns]

They feel really nice in hand

 

[DirtRoad]

Thats the set i have too, wish i would have sprung for the 120xp set, would have only been $30 more.

 

[FiendFX]

Sorry to jack thread. Anyone tried this and love it?

http://www.sears.com/gearwrench-3-8...01&kpid=00992819000P&kispla=00992819000P#desc

 

[DrunkSmurf]

Sorry to jack thread. Anyone tried this and love it?

http://www.sears.com/gearwrench-3-8...01&kpid=00992819000P&kispla=00992819000P#desc

I just bought the 120xp version from the recent Trident Tools deal to add to a drawer full of other gearwrench ratchets and so far it's been as great as all the others. Well worth buying IMO.

 

[03protege]

I really like the Gearwrench ratchets but I think if I was just going to get a vanilla non-flex head I would go with the Bahco dual 80s.


Also why the hell doesn't Gearwrench offer a 1/2" drive flex head comfort grip???