snap on questions SX80 vs. SLF80

fordracing200 · May 16, 2009

Which do you guys prefer, the 17" handle of the SX80 or the 24" handle of the SLF80? I'm thinking SX80 because the tool would be too big to use alot of the time with the longer handle..or so I'd imagine.
SX80
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=22911&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

SLF80
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=22911&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

Also, Does anyone have one of these?
FXM18

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...id=235&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

Do they come in a set, or only sold in 3/8 drive? is the magnet strong enough to be handy?

Diesel-Mech · May 16, 2009

For general automotive work If I had to have one or the other it would be the 17" handle, Its a little easier to swing around and will be plenty long enough for most things. I would suggest at least adding a 24" breaker bar though.

Deafautotech · May 16, 2009

Diesel-Mech said:
For general automotive work If I had to have one or the other it would be the 17" handle, Its a little easier to swing around and will be plenty long enough for most things. I would suggest at least adding a 24" breaker bar though.

i agree with you..

i own snap on 15in long handle ratchet(2), one snap on 24in long breaker bar, and snap on 24in ratchet(flex). the reason i got 24in long flex ratchet as i did a many ford 4.6L and 5.4L cylinder heads replacements due to burnt valves and some of them are stripped the spark plugs and someone tried to fix but got it worse.

But i have craftsman flex long ratchet like 18in. it is not use much as i use snap on... i always overloads on my snap on and it stay hold while craftsman would crack the gut...

Weedwaka · May 16, 2009

The SX80 is the better choice imo.

Mr.Nutcase · May 16, 2009

I have the SX936 from snap on. it is a locking one. I love it.....

Merkava_4 · May 16, 2009

If you're asking for gut opinions, I don't like locking flex-head ratchets; I like the full swivel heads.

Diesel-Mech · May 16, 2009

Merkava_4 said:
If you're asking for gut opinions, I don't like locking flex-head ratchets; I like the full swivel heads.

He's asking for opinions on 17" vs 24" handles........ :headscrat

Merkava_4 · May 16, 2009

Diesel-Mech said:
He's asking for opinions on 17" vs 24" handles........

SX80 = LOCKING FLEX
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=22911&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

SLF80 = FULL SWIVEL FLEX
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=22911&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

Danglerb · May 16, 2009

The SLF80 or SLF936 is on my list of stuff to buy when I find a good deal. Its a monster ratchet for monster jobs. I've got a 25" breaker bar, 15" ratchets in 3/8" and smaller, but sometimes I want a monster ratchet and 17" isn't going to do anything 15" won't.

Diesel-Mech · May 16, 2009

Snap-on does not make a locking 24" flex head. :dunno:

CAT_serviceman927 · May 17, 2009

Danglerb said:
The SLF80 or SLF936 is on my list of stuff to buy when I find a good deal. Its a monster ratchet for monster jobs. I've got a 25" breaker bar, 15" ratchets in 3/8" and smaller, but sometimes I want a monster ratchet and 17" isn't going to do anything 15" won't.

That's when you get one of these bad boys:

GDA · May 17, 2009

^ Such a beast of a tool. Its great to have big guns like that in the toolbox.

wantedabiggergarage · May 17, 2009

Merkava_4 said:
If you're asking for gut opinions, I don't like locking flex-head ratchets; I like the full swivel heads.

Merkava_4 said:
SX80 = LOCKING FLEX
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=22911&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

SLF80 = FULL SWIVEL FLEX
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=22911&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

Merkava, have you ever tightened your flex head, down to the point of a locking head?

Merkava_4 · May 17, 2009

wantedabiggergarage said:
Merkava, have you ever tightened your flex head, down to the point of a locking head?

No sir ... so far all I've done was put a Torx bit into the screw so I could find out what size the Torx was.

And give it the RLL treatment of course.

fordracing200 · May 17, 2009

who prefers what, locking flex, or full flex? Don't they flex the same amount, just the one clicks as it flexs when unlocked, but is lockable in any position. correct? thats how I understood it.

fordracing200 · May 17, 2009

CAT_serviceman927 said:
That's when you get one of these bad boys:

My friend has two 3/4" drive snap on ratchets, one sliding 3/4" T handle, and a full socket set...willing to sell, in pieces, or whatever, let me know.

Delray · May 17, 2009

I have shorter flex ratchets and a S77 adapter to use on a breaker bar. It's a little bigger than the ratchet but provides lots of options.

CAT_serviceman927 · May 17, 2009

fordracing200 said:
who prefers what, locking flex, or full flex? Don't they flex the same amount, just the one clicks as it flexs when unlocked, but is lockable in any position. correct? thats how I understood it.

I like having normal flex heads and normal long handles. I guess if I were to buy just one, I would probably get the locking since it seems to cover both ratchets. My only problem with the SO is that you have to slide it over to get it to stay unlocked. I'd be worried about it getting knocked out of the unlocked position during use since it is spring loaded (I think). I prefer the Matco locking mechanism which looks more like a selector switch.

fordracing200 · May 17, 2009

Yeah, thats why I'm getting the locking one, covers both. I haven't heard of any problems with the locking mechanism. I prefer the snap on 80 tooth ratchets, and the whole body design, just the best IMO.

Mr.Nutcase · May 18, 2009

I like the 936 series,they look better, and better to use when doing suspension.

GOT4WD · May 18, 2009

I have both (SF80 and SHLF936), use the SF80 10:1 over the SHLF936. The SHLF936 is almost 26" inches long and is just to long to swing around after you broke the nut/bolt loose. I now prefer not to have locking flex heads, though early on I liked em.

Vulturej · May 18, 2009

fordracing200 said:
Which do you guys prefer, the 17" handle of the SX80 or the 24" handle of the SLF80? I'm thinking SX80 because the tool would be too big to use alot of the time with the longer handle..or so I'd imagine.
SX80
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=22911&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

SLF80
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=22911&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

Also, Does anyone have one of these?
FXM18

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...id=235&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

Do they come in a set, or only sold in 3/8 drive? is the magnet strong enough to be handy?

I own 2 SO 24" flex ratchets and 1 SO 18" flex ratchet, I use the 24" one more but I work on large machines. I don't buy the locking flex ratchets any more because I tend to shear off the lock button.

The magnetic socket holders you asked about, I owned a set for over 15 years and used them one time because they don't work well at all.

fordracing200 · May 18, 2009

Thanks alot for the info, and GOT4WD- why don't you like them? do you prefer non locking or fixed handles?

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