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Review on πŸ”§ GEARWRENCH 5 Piece GearBox 12 Point XL Double Box Metric Ratcheting Wrench Set - 85987 by Nathan Ortiz

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very long keys. Lots of torque. Nice addition to the 85988C set.

I bought this set to expand my 85988C set. (12 metric and 9 SAE keys). They are very long. I couldn't fit them in my drawers on my tool box. Sizes 20, 21, 22, 24 and 25mm. I don't even think GearWrench makes a 23mm wrench in this style. (That should be a pretty good size to skip) I love that it's 20mm. I rarely need 20mm but my other kits are missing 20mm so nice to have. They are definitely not 120xp or 120 positions in the ratchet. They feel more like a 60's. (I didn't really count) The ratchet seems reliable though. As with my other GearWrench kits, different sizes sound slightly different. That's not a problem, just an observation. These wrenches are quite powerful, but at the same time, the non-ratchet side is still relatively flimsy. This can make it easier to get into a tight spot with little space around the fastener. (although you should have enough room for a long handle) I think these wrenches will make my life easier when I come across large rusty fasteners in Minnesota. They come in handy for suspension work or anytime I need a big wrench. I've used one of these before on an older Mazda AC belt tensioner setup.

Pros
  • Key
Cons
  • Big and bulky