Matco 1/4in & 1/2in 88 tooth ratchets

[daveblank]

As I promised, here's the latest information that I have. Hopefully I'll get more part #'s this Saturday.


afr58t 1/4 x 5 $64.95
afr68lftg afr68lftm 1/4 x 6 locking flex head green or orange handle $109.40
cfr158t 1/2 x 15 $129.95
cfr178lftg cfr17lftm 1/2 x 17 locking flex head green or orange handle $184.80


I will be placing my order at Saturday's meeting.

 

[gofastman]

Cant wait for the 1/2 in rebuild/retrofit kits! any info on those?

 

[daveblank]

No, what I posted is the only information that I have. Hopefully I'll get more at Saturday's meeting.

 

[justinmc]

Awesome... can't wait for the longer 1/2" versions and a retrofit for the 1/2"

Wonder if they are going to do a really long handled 1/4" drive as well. S/O has one that has like a 8 or 9" handle on it. Pretty handy for tight spots.

 

[daveblank]

There is currently a 8in # afr8t. So there should be a 88t version.

 

[Flash21]

Thanks Dave, keep us posted! I'm waiting to order until all the 88T kits are out for all three drives.

 

[daveblank]

The only information we got was what I posted in the 1st post.

Time to make more phone calls.

 

[engineboy]

No, what I posted is the only information that I have. Hopefully I'll get more at Saturday's meeting.

You guys do your meetings on sat? I wish. Ours are thursday nights and I have to drive 3 hours to get there. makes friday mornings a real PITA.

 

[camaross]

Man, you should request them to use GoToMeeting. You just stay at home watching the powerpoint files on your computer screen, and listening to the discussion on the phone. It will save you all the PITA.

You guys do your meetings on sat? I wish. Ours are thursday nights and I have to drive 3 hours to get there. makes friday mornings a real PITA.

 

[engineboy]

Man, you should request them to use GoToMeeting. You just stay at home watching the powerpoint files on your computer screen, and listening to the discussion on the phone. It will save you all the PITA.

Its not so much the meeting, its the product deals also. I like to be there so I can take the product home right away and not wait.

We have played with Gotomeeting before and it will come around

 

[daveblank]

Our district covers East Texas, West Louisiana & part of Arkansas. We have a Monday night & a Saturday meeting. The Monday meetings are closer, but, I have to cut out my last 2 stops. Then, by the time I get home & get everything done it's 11:30-12 before I get out of the shower. That's provided the meeting doesn't run late. Then it's up at 5AM. No thanks. I'll drive 120 miles to go to the Saturday meeting. I also look at it as an excuse to get to know the far out boys a little better. We'll usually get together for food afterwords.

 

[engineboy]

Our district covers East Texas, West Louisiana & part of Arkansas. We have a Monday night & a Saturday meeting. The Monday meetings are closer, but, I have to cut out my last 2 stops. Then, by the time I get home & get everything done it's 11:30-12 before I get out of the shower. That's provided the meeting doesn't run late. Then it's up at 5AM. No thanks. I'll drive 120 miles to go to the Saturday meeting. I also look at it as an excuse to get to know the far out boys a little better. We'll usually get together for food afterwords.

Ours are thurday nights and I have to miss 1/2 day to get there on time. We get dinner served but dont get home till 1am some nights. makes that 6am rise a little harsh.

 

[daveblank]

Thursday wouldn't be as bad as Monday. That way when you're tired, you only drag *** for 1 day.

 

[dime]

Man I can't wait forthe 1/2 inch upgrade kit to come out IM also going to order my 3/8s and half inch upgrades at the same time

 

[daveblank]

I just got off the phone with customer service. As per them the kits should be available to order after next Monday. The part # is not in my system & they will not take pre-orders.

 

[daveblank]

I just got off the phone with customer service. November 6th is now the date they are showing in the computer for the kits to be available.

 

[gofastman]

I just got off the phone with customer service. November 6th is now the date they are showing in the computer for the kits to be available.

sweet! sign me up for a 1/4" and a 1/2" kit!

 

[daveblank]

Just an update. The 1/2 kits are available & I've got them coming. No ETA on the 1/4 kits.

 

[chadster1]

Man, you should request them to use GoToMeeting. You just stay at home watching the powerpoint files on your computer screen, and listening to the discussion on the phone. It will save you all the PITA.

The bad part about goto meeting is that you cannot actually see and handle new product. I hate making large $$$ purchasing decisions based on a powerpoint slide. Plus, there is alway the one guy who has his screaming kids or barking dog in the background of the conference call.

 

[daveblank]

I just got 10 of the 1/2 kits!

 

[Diesel-Mech]

Whats the price on them Dave?

 

[t100]

what's this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140359538382

 

[Hiball]

what's this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140359538382

Looks like a 60th ratchet that has been outfitted with the 88th kit. I expected to start seeing some of these on ebay.

 

[forceyoda]

But the slector switch looks used. I think it is a 60 tooth that he is listing as 88 tooth like all the people selling snap on 36 tooth ratchets as being dual 80.

 

[Flash21]

But the slector switch looks used. I think it is a 60 tooth that he is listing as 88 tooth like all the people selling snap on 36 tooth ratchets as being dual 80.

^^^ agreed

 

[daveblank]

Whats the price on them Dave?

$26 shipped