Spline flex long wrenches

[06wt]

Id like to get these matcos but wanted to know if anyone knows of any others like them?
http://matcotools.com/Catalog/toolcatalog.jsp?cattype=T&cat=2575&page=3&#60443

 

[Fedwrench]

As far as I know, Matco is the single source for the fixed boxed end with a flex ratcheting boxed end on the other side. However, SK sells an XXL set with two flex or two fixed ratcheting spline box ends which are also alt cheaper.

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-6189-sk-hand-tool-89650.aspx

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-6171-sk-hand-tool-89350.aspx

 

[06wt]

I like the dual flex head, that's even better then the matcos. Thanks for the link fed

 

[CamarosRus]

Fedwrench, Please compare, critique, evaluate the K-D 85998 branded 9pc SAE set where each size has a fixed box on one end of tool and racheting wrench on the other.

The S-K 89250 uses the spline drive, where as I'm thinking the K-D uses a more conventional 12 pt..........am I correct or ???

Not being a line professional mechanic, flat rater I dont know how well the straight long beam wrench would be, versus the dual flex heads.........

 

[06wt]

i think ill b gettin the sk dual flex heads much more versatile and takes up less room in the tool box, anybody have them and tested their durability?

 

[BB26]

i think ill b gettin the sk dual flex heads much more versatile and takes up less room in the tool box, anybody have them and tested their durability?

Yes, I have used them for over a year and they are excellent. I did a short review in the thread listed below. Pics of my SAE and Metric sets can be found on page 2 of this thread. Let me know if you have any questions on them.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41293&page=3

 

[msrfrog]

I have the sk flex head and a set from ez-red that is sk with ez-red stamp. My tool guy said sk could not pay for them so ez-red took them and stamped them.
They are my favorite wrenches to use. I have 2 sets for when one breaks so I do not have to wait for a replacement. I only broke one 14mm though. And use them at work daily.

 

[Griff93]

I have both the matco and sk versions. I like the SK better as they have an offset on one side that is really nice sometimes. I have used mine for doing suspension and alignment work and never had a problem with the SK. I have hung from the end of the wrench. I just recently got the matco because I needed an 11mm and SK doesn't make one.

 

[06wt]

thanks guys good input, im gunna have to go with the sk's even though they are not US made

 

[Wesley B]

Cool, remember pics.

 

[06wt]

well i ended up with the matcos. i found them new at the flea market i go to every sunday for $260. im waitin for my girl to get home and ill snap a couple pics of the new chrome with the old lady for every one