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Offline jim m

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Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« on: September 29, 2021, 08:34:18 PM »
Ok just did the starter on 1999 GMC Sonoma. Found my Tool short comings. In need of 3/8 Drive Metric Swivels and a long Handle 1/4 drive Ratchet.
Looking for suggestions

Offline hickory n Steel

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2021, 08:56:43 PM »
You're gonna need to give a budget and preferences.
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Offline slip knot

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2021, 09:50:27 PM »
I've been rocking a set of gear wrench swivels for a year or so and love them. Not too hateful pricing

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2021, 11:12:47 AM »
I've been rocking a set of gear wrench swivels for a year or so and love them. Not too hateful pricing
That was going to be my suggestion for both. Their ratchets are good quality and they fit most everyone's budget.

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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2021, 11:25:49 AM »
Or you could do a combo of both. Get a long DBE ratcheting gear wrench and slap a socket adapter onto it. (Gear Wrench makes those, too!) Then you can wrench both ways. I did several in 3/8" drive and the fine ratcheting action of the GW and thin profile is hard to beat in a ratchet.

Offline DeadNutz

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2021, 01:20:15 PM »
 I have not found many metric flex sockets of any size at yard sales or pawn shops. I think I have one 10mm mid length MAC 1/4 dr that came from somewhere.
I agree with the Gear Wrench. If you are not in a hurry wait until Black Friday and you may find a really good deal on the GW. I bought my GW flex ratchet combos on a BF sale and got about 40% off.

Offline Elroy

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2021, 08:30:01 PM »
Ok just did the starter on 1999 GMC Sonoma.................a long Handle 1/4 drive Ratchet.

In the limited category, of long handle 1/4" drive ratchets. Please allow Elroy to recommend an SK 40971.
On a retail basis these are fairly expensive drives. Elroy was pleased when he selected an example off the over-stock shelf @ Southern for $20

Offline jim m

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2021, 03:32:14 PM »
You're gonna need to give a budget and preferences.
not looking for Truck Pricing. but the best quaity for the money

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2021, 03:34:38 PM »
I've been rocking a set of gear wrench swivels for a year or so and love them. Not too hateful pricing
Im leaming towards Gear Wrench on both the swivles and Rachet. good quality and bang for the buck.

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2021, 03:52:50 PM »
Just so you know i did contact gearwrench and they said that they're made in china.
So if your ok with sending $ to that country .

Did you try that place that bought up SK`s stock?
May be able to get a good US made product?
Did you look at ebay at good us brands?
« Last Edit: October 02, 2021, 03:57:06 PM by jabberwoki »
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

Offline jim m

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2021, 04:06:49 PM »
Just so you know i did contact gearwrench and they said that they're made in china.
So if your ok with sending $ to that country .

Did you try that place that bought up SK`s stock?
May be able to get a good US made product?
Did you look at ebay at good us brands?
who bought sk stock

Offline bonneyman

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2021, 07:01:54 PM »
Just so you know i did contact gearwrench and they said that they're made in china.
So if your ok with sending $ to that country .

Did you try that place that bought up SK`s stock?
May be able to get a good US made product?
Did you look at ebay at good us brands?
who bought sk stock

Harry J. Epsteins bought up alot of stuff. The S-K stuff is all the things that the company decided to discontinue - I think they said 1000 different pieces. 100 of one, 6 of another, etc. I'm checking their website daily hoping to catch when the shipment comes in - if it comes in - and snag anything that I need to complete sets.

Offline jim m

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2021, 12:41:38 AM »
So new Question should I buy chrome or impact swivels

Offline jabberwoki

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2021, 01:41:46 PM »
Mmm depends in usage. Sometimes 1/4 drive stuff is used in tight quarters so the thicker wall won`t fit.
If it were me i go chrome.
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

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Re: Looking for long handle 1/4 Ratchet and
« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2021, 02:43:48 PM »
I would get the chrome