Titan 3/8 ratchet with anodized handle

[PoorOwner]

https://m.autozone.com/ratchets-sockets-and-wrenches/ratchet/titan-sealed-head-ratchet/268830_0

I saw this today at autozone thinking of picking it up because of the length and the handle seems unique to me. I have some f80 with handle but I can never keep the handle clean (wipe off black forever. )

Does anyone know anything about these ratchets?

I found a long video on this.

Probably going to pick one up next time.

 

[nbpt100]

Never seen one in person but I did notice JB Tool has been carrying Titan. I noticed the head is sealed so it is not serviceable. A 90 toothed ratchet for that price, it may not matter. You can put a few drops of ATF in the crevices it it starts to drag too much. The handle is aluminum so if you work in cold weather it may feel extra cold. Just saying. Again, it may not matter.
If you pull the trigger let us know what you think after using it for a bit.

 

[PoorOwner]

In the video he opened it after prying off the clip. There is even a rebuild kit.

Only thing is if you drop it on rough concrete you better file out any burrs on the handle. Can’t remember when I dropped a ratchet last time.

 

[JulianMorrow]

I bought a Titan 3/8" long flexhead a month ago and have been really pleased with it.
I used it to replace factory spark plugs that have been in my John Deere riding mower for over 10 years. The Titan worked like a champ.

Just FYI, if you check the Truck Tool Equivalents thread, Mac Tools rebranded the Titan 24" ratchet with a Mac handle grip.

 

[timoboy]

Titan themselves don't offer a warranty despite what packaging says. Once the vendor stops carrying it the warranty dies. Ask me how I know. This is a case of save the original packaging, scan the receipt to PDF and get ready to use both to prove your case at the retailer years later to get a different brand replacement

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[gmt]

Also sold by ARES on Amazon with a black handle.

 

[PWC Repair]

I have several Titan tools and have been pleased. I've learned with Autozone tools if it had lifetime warranty to keep your receipt. Even if they no longer have it, they will let you pick out a new one and discount the old receit total. Done it a couple times now.

 

[PoorOwner]

Also sold by ARES on Amazon with a black handle.

thanks but the pawl inside the ARES is different from the one shown in the titan review video.

 

[Air21]

I emailed TITAN when I had to warranty a 1/4" roto ratchet I bought from Northern Tool and no questions asked, I just mailed it to them (on my dime) and they sent me a brand new one (on theirs)

 

[JulianMorrow]

BTW, didn't know Autozone carries Titan ratchets. My local Autozone seems to only carry the Duralast brand.

 

[gmt]

BTW, didn't know Autozone carries Titan ratchets. My local Autozone seems to only carry the Duralast brand.

That's what I thought when I went to check out these ratchets.
Turns out that in the two Autozones that I went to had them in different locations. One was by the front counter and the other had them in a stand alone display rack.

 

[nbpt100]

I just watched the video and I stand corrected that the ratchet is serviceable and they even sell a rebuild kit. Although the circ clip they use does not lend itself well for removal. For the money it looks like a nice tool and built extra heavy as a longer ratchet needs that extra strength. I would assume it has a bit more back drag than most ratchets due to the heavy pawl spring the reviewer described.
Good advice on keeping the receipt and scan it as the printing always fades on most cash register receipts.