What Size Spring Clip for SK Ratchet?

[thr3squared]

So after lots of reading on here I finally decided to clean and lube my SK ratchets. Out of 5, only 1 even had any kind of grease or oil in it.

On the first one I learned just how “springy” the clips are and it shot out of my pliers. May find it one day, or maybe not. So in the meantime, does anyone know what size clip in needed for a 3/8 drive SK 45174 (stubby 3/8) and where to source it? Or is calling SK the best bet?

All the rest went more smoothly and have a much better feel now.

Cheers!

 

[INSP380]

I’d call SK….I’ve had real good service with them in the past. Prices are fine and shipping is very quick. I like dealing with them.

Steve.

 

[Gwizjames]

So after lots of reading on here I finally decided to clean and lube my SK ratchets. Out of 5, only 1 even had any kind of grease or oil in it.

On the first one I learned just how “springy” the clips are and it shot out of my pliers. May find it one day, or maybe not. So in the meantime, does anyone know what size clip in needed for a 3/8 drive SK 45174 (stubby 3/8) and where to source it? Or is calling SK the best bet?

All the rest went more smoothly and have a much better feel now.

Cheers!

I’ve been waiting for sk to send me one of those for about 6 months.
James

 

[thr3squared]

I’ve been waiting for sk to send me one of those for about 6 months.
James

Wow...were the just sending the part, or did you have other items on order as well?

 

[thr3squared]

I’d call SK….I’ve had real good service with them in the past. Prices are fine and shipping is very quick. I like dealing with them.

Steve.

Called them, and they offered to send me the rebuild kit. Just took my name and address, and said it'd be in the mail soon

 

[Gwizjames]

Called them, and they offered to send me the rebuild kit. Just took my name and address, and said it'd be in the mail soon

Warranty. They told me in January it could ship as early as February 1.

 

[Pexto]

Called them, and they offered to send me the rebuild kit. Just took my name and address, and said it'd be in the mail soon

Did they say what they meant by "soon"? I ordered a rebuild kit in November, assuming they would drop it in the mail soonish. Called again in January, and was told the rebuild kit would ship in two weeks. I'm still waiting ...

 

[dnschmidt]

We're talking S-K here. It took them three years to release there non-reversible ratcheting box wrenches. DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH.

 

[vssjim]

I have parts for those just send me a message with an address and what size ratchet you need as these are specific to these ratchets no standard clip will fit. If both of you need clips just let me know I have enough

 

[thr3squared]

Did they say what they meant by "soon"? I ordered a rebuild kit in November, assuming they would drop it in the mail soonish. Called again in January, and was told the rebuild kit would ship in two weeks. I'm still waiting ...

Well the way the lady spoke made it sound immediate, but I didn’t specifically ask.

I know people have had hit & miss luck with SK, which is why I was wondering if anyone had McMaster part number (or similar) that was a good replacement

 

[thr3squared]

I have parts for those just send me a message with an address and what size ratchet you need as these are specific to these ratchets no standard clip will fit.

Ah good to know, I didn’t know SK made these specific to their product. I’ll send you a message

 

[ForrestT]

Vssjim is a good guy to do business with. He’s helped me before.

 

[Gwizjames]

Got my spring clip (complete rebuild kit) from SK today.
James

 

[thr3squared]

Got my spring clip (complete rebuild kit) from SK today.
James

Good to hear it finally arrived!

 

[Pexto]

Did they say what they meant by "soon"? I ordered a rebuild kit in November, assuming they would drop it in the mail soonish. Called again in January, and was told the rebuild kit would ship in two weeks. I'm still waiting ...

Well, I'll be darned, my rebuild kit showed up today. My faith in S-K is at least partialy restored.