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Pexto said:
It's good to know what DRPD stands for - I'd been wondering. As a former roadie, I've been dropped plenty of times, so I totally get it.

But as a business, you guys are definitely OTF (off the front). Keep up the good work! :)
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Thank you!
Reed Prince said:
These would be fun.
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Yes, we will inquire and see if these are something we can offer.
ronkz650 said:
Lot of Nepros and KTC wrenches and ratchets ect back in stock on the DRPD website in case anyone is interested.
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Thanks for the PSA! We have indeed re-stocked a bunch of nepros, KTC, and Ko-ken within the last few days. We have some new arrivals to be added soon as well that need to be photographed yet.
merkyworks said:
Getting dropped is so demoralizing, nothing like trying you hardest and the group still pulls away.
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Totally!
 
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billspreston said:
Shucks, thanks for the kind words guys :giggle:


The business actually started as a custom (pedal) bike supplier. We built, and still do build, very high-end bikes that are custom made from steel and titanium.

So the name DRPD is a play on the cycling term getting/being 'dropped', which means a rider has been left behind by a larger group of riders because they can no longer keep up with the pace. A bit of playful self deprecating humor. The .cc stands for Central Coast, which is a general name for the greater region our business is located within. We are located in San Luis Obispo, California.

We started importing & selling tools in 2020 – brands like PB Swiss and nepros were somewhat well-known in the cycling word with professional race mechanics having lots of exposure to overseas brands during the race season. We felt there was an opportunity to serve these mechanics as well as other bicycle shops who likely had knowledge of these tools brands.

Fast forward to 2023 and we are now selling tools to a wide variety of trades beyond bikes. With this, we have shifted a heavier focus and investment into the tool side of the business so we can properly serve this wider variety of customers.

I imagine that we will always have our roots in cycling as building custom bikes is a great way for us to test & vet the tools we sell so we're able to provide advice to our customers from a place of experience. But the future of DRPD and its main focus is undoubtedly tools!


Thanks, fixed! It takes a village :)
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Thank you for the explanation, Bill.
 
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Glad others are getting their orders.

I, on the other hand, never heard back about product availability, after being told they were taking a short holiday break 12/15/2022.

Ended up ordering what I needed elsewhere due to no communication.

I will not chase down a vendor to give them business.
 
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billspreston said:
Hey @nicks78camaro – looks like you spoke with me over email and I indeed never got back to you! No excuses to offer here, just would like to apologize and say that constructive negative feedback is really useful in helping us improve so thanks for sharing your experience here (y)
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No worries Bill I'll try you again next time!
 
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ApexSpeed said:
A while ago you guys did a run of the SwissGrip pick sets, and I got sidetracked and missed out on the pre-order. Any chance you are going to do those again anytime soon?
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Yes, we have plans to produce these again. PB Swiss closed down 'special productions' for over a year while they caught up on increased demand with standard product. Investments have been made into increasing production capacity and we will be in a position to run special productions again soon. With that, there are plans to produce more SwissGrip Picks and hopefully some cool new stuff that has not been produced before. We do not have any firm timing here yet, but typically run pre-orders on special items and I will post any reminders about those here.
 
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Fantastic! I was so bummed to miss out on those last time (I'm an Insta follower of DRPD as well as a @ToolBoxWars minion). I keep waiting for that Instagram post to hit again so I can scramble to pre-order. I'm not gonna miss out on the pick set again. :D
 
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71firebird400 said:
Any comments on Ko-Kens regular extensions vs the Z-series? This is an instance where it appears I'd prefer the regular extensions due to the knurling, but I'm curious if they play well with Z-series sockets?
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Koken regular wobble extensions don’t play well with zeal sockets. It’s been mentioned in the Tools from Japan thread and I can confirm. The wobble section is longer and doesnt stay seated in the fixed position
 
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Hey guys, some of you have recently requested some products that we do not currently carry so I just wanted to provide a quick update on some things:

Recently Added

Ko-ken
  • Ko-ken 3/8" Ratcheting Tap Handle (160K)
  • Ko-ken 3/8" Impact Universal Joint, Low-Profile, w/ Ball Retention (13771-B)
  • Ko-ken 3/8" Impact Universal Double Joint, Low-Profile, w/ Ball Retention (13772-B)
  • Ko-ken 1/2" Impact Universal Joint, Low-Profile, w/ Ball Retention (14771-B)
  • Ko-ken 1/2" Impact Universal Double Joint, Low-Profile, w/ Ball Retention (14772-B)
  • Ko-ken 1/2" Adjustable Tap Holder Socket, M5.5–M12 (4131A-3)
  • Ko-ken 1/4" Socket Set, Nut Grip, Universal Joint, 11 pcs (RS2441M/11)
  • Ko-ken 3/8" Socket Set, Nut Grip, Universal Joint, 11 pcs (RS3441M/11)
  • Ko-ken 1/2" Socket Set, 6-Point, 10 pcs (RS4400A/10)
  • Ko-ken 1/2" Impact Bit Socket Set, Torx®, 60mm Length, 6 pcs (RS14025/6-L60)
  • Ko-ken 1/2" Impact Socket Set, Thin Wall, Semi-Deep, 10 pcs (RS14301X/10)
  • Ko-ken 1/2" Impact Socket Set, Thin Wall, 10 pcs (RS14401M/10)
  • Ko-ken 1/2" Impact Socket Set, Deep, 13 pcs w/ Metal Storage Case (14208M)
  • Ko-ken 1/2" Impact Socket Set, 13 pcs w/ Metal Storage Case (14241M)
  • Ko-ken 1/2" Impact Socket Set, 12 pcs w/ Metal Storage Case (14242M)
  • Ko-ken 3/8" Bit Socket Set, Torx®, 50mm Long, 8 pcs (RS3025/8-L50)
  • Ko-ken 3/8" Bit Socket Set, Security Torx®, 50mm Long, 9 pcs (RS3025/9-HOLE)
  • Ko-ken 1/2” Bit Socket Set, Torx®, 60mm Long, 9 pcs (RS4025/9-L60)

KTC
  • KTC Rechargeable LED Folding Light, Mini (AL815V)
  • KTC Olefin Trim Tool Set, 4 pcs (ATP2014)
  • KTC Wheel Lug Bolt Alignment Pin (AH4-14150)
  • KTC 1/2" Ratcheting Torque Wrench, for Wheel Lugs, Preset, 120 Nm (Yellow) (WCMPB120)
  • KTC 1/2" Ratcheting Torque Wrench, for Wheel Lugs, Preset, 140 Nm (Green) (WCMPB140)

nepros
  • nepros 1/4" Bit Socket Set, Hex, Stubby, 6 pcs (NTBT2SS06A)
  • nepros 1/4" Bit Socket Set, Torx®, Stubby, 7 pcs (NTQ4T07SS)
  • nepros 3/8" Crowfoot Wrench Set, 7 pcs (NTBNS307)
  • nepros 3/8" Socket Extension Set, Wobble Fix, 3 pcs (NTBE303JW)
  • nepros 1/4" Socket Set, 12-Point, 8 pcs (NTB208WA)
  • nepros 1/4" Socket Set, 12-Point SAE, 9 pcs (NTB209BWA)
  • nepros 1/4" Socket Set, 12-Point Deep, 8 pcs (NTB2L08WA)
  • nepros 1/4" Socket Set, 12-Point Deep SAE, 9 pcs (NTB2L09BWA)
  • nepros 3/8" Bit Socket Set, Torx®, 5 pcs, T25-T50 (NTQ6T05A)
  • nepros 3/8" Socket Set, 12-Point, 10 pcs (DNTB310WA)
  • nepros 3/8" Socket Set, 12-Point Deep SAE, 12 pcs (DNTB3L12BWA)
  • nepros 3/8" Socket Set, 12-Point SAE, 12 pcs (DNTB312BWA)

Coming Soon

Ko-ken (Late Feb / Early Mar)
  • Ko-ken 1/4" Socket, Nut Grip, Universal Joint, 15mm (2441M-15)
  • Ko-ken 1/4" Socket, Nut Grip, Universal Joint, 5mm (2441M-5)
  • Ko-ken 1/4" Socket, Nut Grip, Universal Joint, 5.5mm (2441M-5.5)
  • Ko-ken 1/4" Socket, Nut Grip, Universal Joint, 6mm (2441M-6)
  • Ko-ken 1/4" Socket Extension, Flexible (2762)
  • Ko-ken Z-Series 3/8" Ratchet Quick Spinner, Compact (3756ZS)
  • Ko-ken 3/8” Socket Extension, Flexible (3762)
  • Ko-ken Ratchet Adaptor Set, Assorted, 6 pcs (PK2346/6)

KTC (Late Feb / Early Mar)
  • KTC 3/8" Socket Extension, Wobble, 30mm (BE3-030JW)
  • KTC 3/8" Socket Extension, Wobble, 50mm (BE3-050JW)
  • KTC 3/8" Socket Extension, Wobble, 75mm (BE3-075JW)
  • KTC 3/8" Socket Extension, Wobble, 100mm (BE3-100JW)
  • KTC 3/8" Socket Extension, Wobble, 150mm (BE3-150JW)
  • KTC 3/8" Socket Extension, Wobble, 270mm (BE3-270JW)
  • KTC 1/4" Socket Extension, Wobble, 30mm (BE2-030JW)
  • KTC 1/4" Socket Extension, Wobble, 50mm (BE2-050JW)
  • KTC 1/4" Socket Extension, Wobble, 75mm (BE2-075JW)
  • KTC 1/4" Socket Extension, Wobble, 100mm (BE2-100JW)
  • KTC 1/4" Socket Extension, Wobble, 150mm (BE2-150JW)
  • KTC 1/4" Socket Extension, Wobble, 270mm (BE2-270JW)
  • KTC 1/4" Socket Extension, 270mm (BE2-270)
  • KTC 3/8" Socket Extension, 270mm (BE3-270)
  • KTC 1/4" to 3/8" Ratchet Adapter (BA23)
  • KTC 3/8" to 1/4" Ratchet Adaptor (BA32)
  • KTC 3/8" to 1/2" Ratchet Adaptor (BA34)
  • KTC 1/2" to 3/8" Ratchet Adaptor (BA43)
  • KTC Relay Pliers (AD201)
  • KTC Connector Housing Pliers (AD101)
  • KTC Profit Slim Box Wrench, 8mm (M30-8)
  • KTC Profit Slim Box Wrench, 10mm (M30-10)
  • KTC Profit Slim Box Wrench, 12mm (M30-12)
  • KTC Profit Slim Box Wrench, 13mm (M30-13)
  • KTC Profit Slim Box Wrench, 14mm (M30-14)
  • KTC Profit Slim Box Wrench, 15mm (M30-15)
  • KTC Profit Slim Box Wrench, 17mm (M30-17)
  • KTC Profit Slim Box Wrench, 19mm (M30-19)
  • KTC Trim Clip Pliers (CCP-190)
  • KTC Diagonal Flush Cutters for Plastics, w/ Lead Catcher (PNC-125)
  • KTC Headlight Lens Replacement Kit, w/ Plastic Case (ATP6015)
  • KTC Tire Stone Remover (AH3)
  • KTC Wheel Center Cap Lever, Slim (AH102)

PB Swiss (Late Feb – Late Mar)
  • PB Swiss Universal Cabinet Key (PB 900.V01)
  • PB Swiss Interchangeable Blade, 215 Series, Adaptor, Magnetic 1/4" Bit Holder (PB 215.M-140)
  • PB Swiss Classic Articulated Interchangeable Blade Screwdriver Set, Socket, 9 pcs, w/ Roll-Up Case (PB 226)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver Set, Security Torx®, 4 pcs T10-25 (PB 8462.CBB)
  • PB Swiss Classic Screwdriver, Torx®, T6 (PB 400.6-50)
  • PB Swiss Classic Screwdriver, Torx®, T7 (PB 400.7-50)
  • PB Swiss Classic Screwdriver, Torx®, T8 (PB 400.8-60)
  • PB Swiss Classic Screwdriver, Torx®, T9 (PB 400.9-60)
  • PB Swiss Classic Screwdriver, Torx®, T10 (PB 400.10-70)
  • PB Swiss Classic Screwdriver, Torx®, T15 (PB 400.15-80)
  • PB Swiss Classic Screwdriver, Torx®, T20 (PB 400.20-100)
  • PB Swiss Classic Screwdriver, Torx®, T25 (PB 400.25-120)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Security Torx®, T6 (PB 8400.B 6-50 *)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Security Torx®, T7 (PB 8400.B 7-50 *)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Security Torx®, T8 (PB 8400.B 8-60 *)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Security Torx®, T9 (PB 8400.B 9-60 *)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Security Torx®, T10 (PB 8400.B 10-70 *)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Security Torx®, T15 (PB 8400.B 15-80 *)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Security Torx®, T20 (PB 8400.B 20-100 *)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Security Torx®, T25 (PB 8400.B 25-120 *)
  • PB Swiss Angular Scriber, w/ Tungsten Carbide Tips (PB 702.220)
  • PB Swiss Pen Scriber, w/ Tungsten Carbide Tip (PB 704.K 4-20)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Cross-Handle Driver, Torx® Plus, T7 (PB 1408.7-60)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Cross-Handle Driver, Torx® Plus, T8 (PB 1408.8-60)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Cross-Handle Driver, Torx® Plus, T9 (PB 1408.9-60)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Cross-Handle Driver, Torx® Plus, T10 (PB 1408.10-60)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Cross-Handle Driver, Torx® Plus, T15 (PB 1408.15-60)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Cross-Handle Driver, Torx® Plus, T20 (PB 1408.20-80)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Cross-Handle Driver, Torx® Plus, T25 (PB 1408.25-80)
  • PB Swiss Mallet Replacement Head, Plastic, Flat, 27mm (PB 300.A 2)
  • PB Swiss Mallet Replacement Head, Plastic, Flat, 32mm (PB 300.A 3)
  • PB Swiss Mallet Replacement Head, Plastic, Flat, 35mm (PB 300.A 4)
  • PB Swiss Mallet Replacement Head, Plastic, Flat, 40mm (PB 300.A 5)
  • PB Swiss Mallet Replacement Head, Plastic, Domed, 27mm (PB 300.B 2)
  • PB Swiss Mallet Replacement Head, Plastic, Domed, 32mm (PB 300.B 3)
  • PB Swiss Mallet Replacement Head, Plastic, Domed, 35mm (PB 300.B 4)
  • PB Swiss Mallet Replacement Head, Plastic, Domed, 40mm (PB 300.B 5)
  • PB Swiss Mallet Replacement Head, Hardened Steel, Flat, 27mm (PB 300.C 2)
  • PB Swiss Mallet Replacement Head, Hardened Steel, Flat, 32mm (PB 300.C 3)
  • PB Swiss Mallet Replacement Head, Hardened Steel, Flat, 35mm (PB 300.C 4)
  • PB Swiss Mallet Replacement Head, Hardened Steel, Flat, 40mm (PB 300.C 5)
  • PB Swiss Interchangeable Blade, 5215 VDE Slim Series, Pozidriv, #1 (PB 5215.PZ SL 1)
  • PB Swiss Interchangeable Blade, 5215 VDE Slim Series, Pozidriv, #2 (PB 5215.PZ SL 2)
  • PB Swiss Bradawl, Heavy-Duty, 80mm (PB 640.80)
  • PB Swiss Seal Scraper, 50mm (PB 674.8-50)
  • PB Swiss Flat Chisel, 10mm (PB 805.10)
  • PB Swiss Flat Chisel, 12mm (PB 805.12)
  • PB Swiss Flat Chisel, 14mm (PB 805.14)
  • PB Swiss Flat Chisel, 18mm (PB 805.18)
  • PB Swiss Flat Chisel, 22mm (PB 805.22)
  • PB Swiss Flat Chisel, 25mm (PB 805.25)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Flat Chisel, 10mm (PB 820.HG 3)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Torx® Plus, T6 (PB 8401.6-50)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Torx® Plus, T7 (PB 8401.7-50)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Torx® Plus, T8 (PB 8401.8-60)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Torx® Plus, T9 (PB 8401.9-60)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Torx® Plus, T10 (PB 8401.10-70)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Torx® Plus, T15 (PB 8401.15-80)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Torx® Plus, T20 (PB 8401.20-100)
  • PB Swiss SwissGrip Screwdriver, Torx® Plus, T25 (PB 8401.25-120)
  • PB Swiss E6 1/4" Bit, Torx® Plus, T5 (PB E6.401/5)
  • PB Swiss E6 1/4" Bit, Torx® Plus, T6 (PB E6.401/6)
  • PB Swiss E6 1/4" Bit, Torx® Plus, T7 (PB E6.401/7)
  • PB Swiss E6 1/4" Bit, Torx® Plus, T8 (PB E6.401/8)
  • PB Swiss E6 1/4" Bit, Torx® Plus, T9 (PB E6.401/9)
  • PB Swiss E6 1/4" Bit, Torx® Plus, T10 (PB E6.401/10)
  • PB Swiss E6 1/4" Bit, Torx® Plus, T15 (PB E6.401/15)
  • PB Swiss E6 1/4" Bit, Torx® Plus, T20 (PB E6.401/20)
  • PB Swiss E6 1/4" Bit, Torx® Plus, T25 (PB E6.401/25)
  • PB Swiss E6 1/4" Bit, Torx® Plus, T27 (PB E6.401/27)
  • PB Swiss E6 1/4" Bit, Torx® Plus, T30 (PB E6.401/30)
  • PB Swiss E6 1/4" Bit, Torx® Plus, T40 (PB E6.401/40)
  • PB Swiss MecaTorque Torque Bit Screwdriver, ESD, 0.4–2.0 Nm (PB 8317.M 0,4-2,0ESD)
  • PB Swiss MecaTorque Torque Bit Screwdriver, ESD, 1.0–5.0 Nm (PB 8317.M 1,0-5,0ESD)
  • PB Swiss MecaTorque Torque Bit Screwdriver, 0.4–2.0 Nm (PB 8317.M 0,4-2,0 Nm)
 
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billspreston

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Fedwrench said:
Have you heard anything about the release date of Ko-Ken 72 tooth 1/4 drive ratchets?
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Nothing concrete that we're able to share yet. What I can say is:
  • We have a catalog with all of the new 72T Z-Series ratchets shown in the catalog
  • We are no longer able to order 36T Z-Series ratchets (in any drive size)
Derive from that information what you will. As soon as we get an official date we will post it here!
 
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billspreston said:
Nothing concrete that we're able to share yet. What I can say is:
  • We have a catalog with all of the new 72T Z-Series ratchets shown in the catalog
  • We are no longer able to order 36T Z-Series ratchets (in any drive size)
Derive from that information what you will. As soon as we get an official date we will post it here!
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Thanks, I might have that same catalog from the Ko-Ken booth at SEMA. It had a decal on the back cover "1/4 and 1/2 ratchets with 72 tooth mechanism, and all ratchets with quick release button available from early 2023". Thanks again,
 
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billspreston said:
Nothing concrete that we're able to share yet. What I can say is:
  • We have a catalog with all of the new 72T Z-Series ratchets shown in the catalog
  • We are no longer able to order 36T Z-Series ratchets (in any drive size)
Derive from that information what you will. As soon as we get an official date we will post it here!
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Billspreston -- do you think (or know if) the 1/2" and 1/4" 72T are dropping at the same time?

Might be a great time for a coupon code :) nudge nudge.
 
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Interesting to see that all the 1/4" drive 32-tooth Z-series ratchets at Koken-USA are on a 10 week backorder, "due to customer demand".
 
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I really like the swiss grip screwdrivers. but what is the deal with the flat heads all being a bit on the long side??? Like the 6.5mm is 140 long. I wish it was 100 long instead.
 
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benny27 said:
I really like the swiss grip screwdrivers. but what is the deal with the flat heads all being a bit on the long side??? Like the 6.5mm is 140 long. I wish it was 100 long instead.
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PB Swiss makes an 80mm long #4 slotted (6.5mm). It's a PB 8140.4-80.

These are the 6.5mm slotted Swissgrip screwdrivers -

PB 8135.4-30
PB 8140.4-80
PB 8100.4-140
PB 8140.4-150
PB 8140.4-200
PB 8140.4-250
PB 8140.4-300

The last number is the blade length in mm.
 
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Breaker49r said:
Maybe these tolerances are OK?
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Measuring the Koken ZEAL 20.8mm plug socket across the flats vs a Duralast 13/16 plug socket, vs a normal deep wall 13/16 from Pittsburgh Pro, all three held 20.79mm +/- 0.01mm. The Koken socket is the tightest of the three at 20.78mm, duralast at 20.79, and the Pittsburgh Pro at 20.80. Oh and the Koken is noticeably thinner walled than the other two.



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General Geoff said:
Measuring the Koken ZEAL 20.8mm plug socket across the flats vs a Duralast 13/16 plug socket, vs a normal deep wall 13/16 from Pittsburgh Pro, all three held 20.79mm +/- 0.01mm. The Koken socket is the tightest of the three at 20.78mm, duralast at 20.79, and the Pittsburgh Pro at 20.80. Oh and the Koken is noticeably thinner walled than the other two.



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Wow, that was a very detailed and informative post. Much appreciated!

To add more credence, as if it were needed, I found this post that mathematically shows they're completely safe to interchange. I also see Milwaukee advertises their Spark Plugs overseas as being interchangeable (example).

Thanks again! Off to give DRPD more of my money...
 
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