GEARWRENCH 1/2" Drive 84 Tooth Locking Flex Head Teardrop Ratchet 24" - 81363

I work on heavy-duty vehicles, so having a ratchet with plenty of leverage comes in handy. When needed, the locking mechanism is also useful. To tell you the truth, I've used the Snap-on a few times. This gearwrench isn't up to par with that quality on a ratchet of this length. However, for the price and a decent ratchet, as well as excellent customer service, this is a good buy. I'd recommend it to any mechanic or do-it-yourselfer who can't afford the $400 Snap-On. The driver's head appears to have snapped in my photos. When it happened, I was in the middle of a transmission. I went to the gearwrench website and filled out a warranty claim form, and it was replaced under warranty. It took a week for it to reach me, but it was painless. I didn't have to jump through any hoops to get the replacement because it was free and gearwrench didn't make me do it. It's reassuring to see that gearwrench will stand behind their products, especially given how other tool manufacturers make it appear as if warranties are impossible to obtain.

Evie Riggs

| May 22, 2021

When the ratchet is used vertically, the "on" lever moves partway towards the middle position, bringing it closer to the "off" position. When this happens, it starts ratcheting in the opposite direction, i. e. the switch is turned off.

Rivka Harrell

| Jul 25, 2021

This is something I use on a daily basis as a diesel lube technician. The tool's size, smooth operation, and feel in my hands are all excellent. I wouldn't call it "ergonomic" by today's standards, but it is sleek and smooth enough that I don't feel like I'm torturing my body when I use it. Because I am smaller than many of the guys I work with, the long handle provides a significant advantage, and the high tooth count makes loosening fasteners in tight spaces a breeze. So far, I've only had one issue with this tool, in which it refused to rotate in either direction and became stiff. By putting a few drops of gear oil on the base of the anvil and allowing it to soak into the mechanism, I was able to (hopefully) solve the problem. Any professional OR d would get a ten out of ten recommendation for this ratcheting breaker bar. Before you get on the tool truck and spend $250 on a similar product, do a quick search on Amazon.

Crew Knapp

| Feb 07, 2021

It took a few weeks, but I got it back and it works greatbr>I've been using it daily mainly on drain plugs for semi tractors, which I still need to add a pipe to so I don't bust my knuckles, but it works greatbr>br>It's on the.

August Farrell

| Mar 30, 2021

If you own or have used nice ratchets like SnapOn or MAC, you'll probably be disappointed with this one, unless you're buying it to lend to others so they don't ruin your good ones. I've used other gear wrench tools before and found them to be quite useful. When I opened the box, I was surprised to find what appeared to be a low-quality tool based on first impressions. Because it is such a long wrench, it should only be used for extremely heavy-duty applications. In those conditions, I don't think it'd hold up very well. I'm keeping it in my car for emergency use only, and I believe it'll be fine for limited use.

Jasmine Farley

| Sep 28, 2021

The on/off selector appears to be very crisp and will not move on its own and cause issues. The 84-tooth ratchet drive appears to be nice and crisp without being clunky. The ratchet's head appears to be thinner than my Snap-On. I'm not sure if it's a 1/2" drive ratchet or not. My only gripe is that the flex head is a little loose, which appears to be a hit-or-miss situation with Gearwrench's flex head products. I have a collection of flex head ratchet wrenches, some of which are extremely tight and others which are extremely loose. It irritates me at times and not at others. I'm not bothered by it because of the price. The locking flex head mechanism on this tool is designed to address this issue. It might be possible to replace the spring with a heavier one, which would give the flex head a more crisp, clicky motion. I'd like to dig a little deeper into this, but it appears to be an excellent tool.

Aleena HARGREAVES

| Apr 15, 2021

It can switch from forward to reverse on its own.

Priscilla Griffin

| Jul 11, 2021

I work as a mechanic in the automotive industry. The quality of the tool is crucial. This adaptable design The head ratchet is well worth its price, which is significantly less than that of similar tools from well-known brands. Until you trade it in for that Snap-On, it'll do the job admirably. There's a ratchet attached to the ratchet. Once the flex-bar is tightened, It's a very strong and durable tool that you can adjust the head bolt to your liking. GearWrench is a reputable manufacturer of high-quality tools. I own a complete set of their original equipment. This ratchet joins the ranks of standard combination wrenches and wrenches. They've all delivered on their promises.

Maliyah POWER

| Jun 10, 2021