Snap on Ratchet handle question

[Dustin Echoes]

Anybody here know if it's possible to replace the comfort handles with hard handles? I've been looking for a set of dual 80's, with quick release and hard handles, but can't find them anywhere. I'm willing to buy the comfort handle models, and press on some hard handles from ebay. I'm not a fan of the rubber handles, they don't look like they would hold up to grease and oil very well. Would this affect the warranty?

 

[ianguilly]

I've done it, just drill the HH out to just a bit smaller than the shank.

 

[PowerGenGuy]

Try the comfort handle for a while, you may be suprised at how well they hold up. I have a 3/8 comfort grip, and it has held up well in oil, diesel grease and such. I clean when it gets to dirty with pink solution. The comfort handle in my opinion is really good and feels good in the hand. I also have a HH flex 3/8 and I like it too, i got the blue one off the truck in November, it's alright as well.

 

[Roland-5.0]

If you get your comfort handles off nicely I'll buy them from you.

 

[toddacimer]

I'm also interested in the comfort handles especially if they are orange

 

[Subyroo651]

I have some of each, I believe I have an orange as well. Possibly 1/4" or 3/8" in old script.

 

[gj67stang]

Yes, it is possible to swap the comfort-grip handles for hard handles of your choice. Depending if you get replacement ratchet handles, or screwdriver handles, they may need to be drilled out to press fit onto the ratchet. And the tang on the ratchet will need to be cut shorter.

 

[Dustin Echoes]

Hey, Thanks for all the replies! Looks like I'll pick up the comfort grips, and replace them. There's nothing wrong with them, just not my style. When I get them off, if I can do it without damage, I'll post them on here. Thanks!