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Steve_P

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2ndGearRubber said:
Hopefully they have things sorted out since I got a newly released LP90 via SK which sucked.

Nice to see another source for the slim design USA made locking extensions.
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Re the LP90, I doubt it. As most that have been here for 5+ years know, lots of complaints on the SK LP90 from day one. I bought one a few years into the run, even after the many bad reviews here, and mine locked up out of the box. I sent it back and moved on to the Gearwrench 90T line and have had no issues with the ~15 that I have. Yes, I don't use them daily, but they all actually worked out of the box and still do. The SK uses the same basic mechanism as GW 90T, Matco 88, Tekton 90T, Capri 90T... with the exception that SK doesn't, or didn't, use a counteracting spring on the "opposite" side of the direction lever; all of the others have this, and I've never had an issue with any of those others. I don't know if this is the issue, but I took my LP90 apart and watched it lock up, without load, and could not figure out WTF was wrong with it. I removed the gear and pawl and all looked just fine, so I gave up and sent it back for a refund and gave up on the LP90 at 0 for 1 and moved on.

I haven't heard the same complaints about the Olsa, but this may just be a sampling size issue as there were plenty of people who had no issues with their LP 90s. And I was an SK fan when they were a functioning USA company and have many sets of their sockets; but the LP90 has some sort of design issue.

Edit- yes, those are the best locking extensions, IMO. But pricey.
 
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Let's hope the VIM ratchets don't have the issues many of the LP90's had.

I'm thinking AJ Manufacturing is making this stuff for VIM? The Flex heads sure look like an Olsa US Made flex head ratchet. :dunno:

What else do you think they'll offer? I'm liking the locking impact extensions from the old days. The direction switch on the standard ratchets looks slightly better than that pot metal dull grey looking direction switch on the LP90 series. :beer:
 
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The LP90 I have has horrible backdrag. Not sure if it would get better with use as it quickly became a spare for my spare. I hope these don't have the same fate.
 
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So LP90s at a significant price over Olsa's. Locking extensions only slightly cheaper than the tool trucks, yet with a warranty that, at least I, don't trust. And Norseman vortex drill bits at a jaw dropping mark up. Another fail for VIM in my eyes.
 
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Andres26tnt

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Just realized they changed the switch from the original LP90 they showed last year 🤣. That good, could mean they re-design the internals. My LP90 has many issues, flaking chrome, stuck switch, and horrible backdrag.

I gotta say it's kinda weak reveal as they did the same as olsa, same sizes and lengths. They should had came out with locking and comfort grip Options from the get go.
 
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nicks78camaro

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Ordered the 3/8" impact locking extensions and their Nora ratchet wrenches. I'll let you guys know my thoughts. The extensions are almost exactly half the price of the equivalent Snap Ons.
 
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