Snap-On FHLL80?

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Anyone using one of these? I make poor financial decisions and "bought" one off of the truck today.


Didn't realize until I got back to my toolbox that it's the same length as the 1/2" SO flex head I got a while back. I have been using a Mastercraft flex head/telescoping 3/8" ratchet for years and wanted something about as long as it could get, without the telescoping and flex head and better quality and this is all of those things.


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How often do you use yours and what do you use it for?

 

[Buckgnarly]

I found mine useful doing engine accessory stuff like pulleys, alts, etc. Thin to fit, length for leverage and access. I did not get the soft handle though, plain old thin metal.

 

[stevenhs]

I own one. They are useful for removing serpentine belts in like the Ford thunderbirds.

 

[Strouty]

Now I have to go buy a ford thunderbird so I can use mine.

 

[Vantastic]

Now I have to go buy a ford thunderbird so I can use mine.

Lol.
I got one when they first came out. I think I used it a couple times on belt tensioners.

 

[66354dream]

I have one myself, haven't used it yet BUT it's a tool and I wanted it and you can't blame me ( or any other member on GJ journal) for that

 

[Strouty]

I bought mine along with the 1/4" version, got them both in green. Had to wait for the 1/4" for a few weeks. They do look nice next to all the other ratchets.

 

[JonDick13926]

I use it all the time. Yes, when it fits I use it for belts (not so handy for Honda belts because there's not a lot of clearance). But I use it even more for times requiring leverage in a 3/8" drive.

 

[stevenhs]

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[thegroundpounder99]

I use mine all the time for a bunch of different applications. IMO money well spent.


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[RaptorDuner]

Most of the time I use mine for the reach vs. the leverage.

 

[WhiffySpark]

All the time I want the 1/4 to complete my set. They're useful on modular engine work

 

[Bobioz1]

Have the 3/8" and it's useful enough to keep. O2 sensors, lower bolts on the front of motors. Had the 1/4" for a year or so and it never got used. Traded it back in. Don't own any cushion handles either.

 

[shockwave]

Alignments and brake bracket bolts are great with these

 

[Wamsutta]

I love that soft grip handle; feels good in the hand.

 

[Marc Benjamin]

Kinda like you, I too have a FLL80 (standard handle) along with the SHF80A (17 1/2 inch flex) and the FLL80's become my default leverage ratchet since. If I needed longer, I do have the extra long 1/2 (SHRLF80A) but that's extremely rare. I also stopped using the FLF80 and F80 as well.

Actually, I sold my SHF80A recently just because I don't see myself ever using that again as long I have the other two.

Though I do have the round swivel 3/8 drive unit in a compact 1/4 sized body (FHCNF72) as the primary ratchet for when I don't need the leverage.