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zeug said:
So far, I dont have an answer to that question. I did see that they are not available from the website....
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OK, I called the number on the Matco website. I can buy the 88 repair kits directly from them. Price is $16.66 each. Kinda funny the repair kit is more than the price of some of the ratchets I bought...
 
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I just tried to purchase some of the gearwrench stuff, the 3/8" cushion grip must be out of stock.
Wasn't able to purchase anything else either, the sears checkout system isn't working.
 
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So I'm seeing $53.45 + tax for 5 ratchets vs $44.96 for the 3. Using the SEARS2012 code and hitting the free shipping.

Add in $16.66 and it's either 27.35 per upgraded ratchet or 31.64. Not a bad price, especially if you grab a couple spares.

I guess the $30 question is are the matco 88 internals any good? I have a set of Napa branded ratchets one series off from these gearwrenches and the guts they come with are horrible. Is the matco a quality upgrade or just more clicks?
 
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A while back, Advance Auto Parts had 1/4" and 3/8" Gearwrench sockets sets on clearance for local pickup(they too were in the HOT DEAL Index). I bought one metric set of each size. the 1/4" ratchet was bunk right out of the box(it would auto-reverse itself). I exchanged it, the 2nd one wasn't much better either(someone here in GJ who sees a Matco dealer frequently did a warranty replacement for me). The 3/8" GW ratchet also started auto-reversing several months later and thus became a good candidate to convert to 88-tooth using the Matco kit. After the conversion, it's been a great ratchet.

I wasn't aware that you'd be able to order directly from Matco(I thought they were available through dealers only, but if that's no longer the case, that's great news).
 
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CoryZ said:
So I'm seeing $53.45 + tax for 5 ratchets vs $44.96 for the 3. Using the SEARS2012 code and hitting the free shipping.

Add in $16.66 and it's either 27.35 per upgraded ratchet or 31.64. Not a bad price, especially if you grab a couple spares.

I guess the $30 question is are the matco 88 internals any good? I have a set of Napa branded ratchets one series off from these gearwrenches and the guts they come with are horrible. Is the matco a quality upgrade or just more clicks?
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the 88 tooth internals are nice. I just grabbed a 3/8" drive bent handle for the conversion
 
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well made a order went and paid via paypal went to send it in turns out something was out of stock so i closed the window didnt want to make the order but paypal sent the money to sear anyway nice that you send money first then it tell you there out of stock
 
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Pro-Painter said:
Another thing I should not have read on GJ. Now I'm out $54 for Gearwrench ratchets I DON'T NEED!



thanks for the deal!
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I know, I had to pass on these, as I just bought the Craftsman 3 pc low profile ratchets for the $31 deal yesterday.

Sears seems to be blowing out a lot of tools lately.
 
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Just ordered the 3/8" flex stubby and another 1/4" from those gearwrench sales. Thanks scamp! Been eyeing the flex stubby from snap on (FKF80), but I think I saved a little of money going with gear wrench $13>$90!
 
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you guys dont have to wait to get those gearwrench stubbies on sale, cripedistributing has them for $11 on ebay many times,

gearwrench 81209
 
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OK sorry, didn't read the rest of the post.
Now what kit is $16.99?
3/8" 1/4" 1/2"
Do you have there number handy?
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Number on my quote: 866-286-8665

Part numbers:

1/4 AFR8TK
3/8 BFR8TK
1/2 CFR8TK

All are the same price at 16.66 ea.

I'm waiting for my wrenches to show up before I buy the 88 kits. Something tells me I may get a notice one or more are out of stock. Fingers crossed....
 
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This thread is terrible for my wallet, but I love it.

Got myself the:
3/8" Drive Cushion Grip Offset Flex Teardrop Ratchet
3/8" Drive Full Polish Stubby Teardrop Ratchet
3/8" Drive Full Polish Stubby Flex Teardrop Ratchet
1/4" Drive Full Polish Teardrop Ratchet

With one of the stubby and the 1/4" as intended gifts.
 
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I guess the question I have is are these GearWrench ratchets any good out of the box or is the Matco 88 tooth conversion needed to really make them a good ratchet?
 
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biscuit141 said:
I guess the question I have is are these GearWrench ratchets any good out of the box or is the Matco 88 tooth conversion needed to really make them a good ratchet?
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They are fine. Most likely 60 tooth. You probably won't notice much of a difference between the 60t and the 88t. Just my opinion.
 
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biscuit141 said:
I guess the question I have is are these GearWrench ratchets any good out of the box or is the Matco 88 tooth conversion needed to really make them a good ratchet?
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I would see how they work for you before spending more money. You can be chasing the jones all day, and with matco guts in a gw ratchet will win very little kudo points.
 
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There's a few gems in the second wave, but nothing like the ratchets, imo.

The ratchet/socket sets are pretty nice though. I'd like to try the screwdrivers, but considering i already have over 60 screwdrivers, i'd have to question my sanity if i bought more.
 
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concealer404 said:
There's a few gems in the second wave, but nothing like the ratchets, imo.

The ratchet/socket sets are pretty nice though. I'd like to try the screwdrivers, but considering i already have over 60 screwdrivers, i'd have to question my sanity if i bought more.
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i wanted to get the 3/8" long flex head ratchet, but it looks like it just went OOS. damn it!
 
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concealer404 said:
There's a few gems in the second wave, but nothing like the ratchets, imo.

The ratchet/socket sets are pretty nice though. I'd like to try the screwdrivers, but considering i already have over 60 screwdrivers, i'd have to question my sanity if i bought more.
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g0ldfing3r said:
Too late for me...
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i think most people subscribed to this thread either have really good, beyond human self-control, OR are in need of therapy.
 
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capnrob97 said:
I know, I had to pass on these, as I just bought the Craftsman 3 pc low profile ratchets for the $31 deal yesterday.

Sears seems to be blowing out a lot of tools lately.
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I was in the same boat. I'd like to have these but just couldn't justify another set of ratchets when I bought those yesterday.
 
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This is bad, I keep looking, thats nice, thats nice, eh not quite $50 and free shipping, then I see some other thing cheap I don't really need, but someday if I did ...
 
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biscuit141 said:
I guess the question I have is are these GearWrench ratchets any good out of the box or is the Matco 88 tooth conversion needed to really make them a good ratchet?
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They're fine out of the box, you dont need to install 88 tooth kits into them.
 
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