84 Tooth Locking Flex Head Teardrop Ratchet Set - GEARWRENCH 3 Piece With 1/4", 3/8" And 1/2" Drive - Model 81276A-07 Review

This is a good 3/8 and 1/4 ratchet set for the money. The locking mechanism locks well in different positions and seems to be able to take a decent amount of torque without unlocking or damaging but I would not trust it to max torque rated levels. I would probably trust the 1/4 to 30 - 40 ft pounds and the 3/8 to up to 200 ft pounds ( about 80% of a good brand solid shaft ratchet). When these ratchets are unlocked, they are basically a "floppy" flex head. I also have a 120 xp ratchet the…

The ratchets are nice and good quality. My main complaint is that they don't come with the storage tray and gearwrench will not send or sell you one.

If your working in a tight space for example an engine bay and dont have much room to turn the rachet, you’ll be there all day. Invest in the 120xp. Much more motion with little room.

These ratchets are bar none the best I have used thus far. They are strong and versatile because the flex lock in place. They are great for tight spaces. I recommend this product and seller.

I own a lot of tools. And I mean a LOT of tools. I've owned everything from Snap-On to flea market junk and have to admit that I hesitated before clicking "Buy It Now" because I wasn't sure about the GearWrench name. I was very pleasantly surprised when these arrived. VERY nice fit and finish. Very solid feeling and sounding ratcheting action.I've purchased several other GearWrench tools since I bought these and won't ever hesitate again.

I bought this set to fill a need for extending reach to places I can't fit a fist. The 1/4" drive is strong, comfortable, and confident feeling in your hand. The 3/8" drive long handle ratchet I want to give to the scrap metal guy. It's not the most slim head. The direction lever is the same size as the 1/4" drive. If you try to use the ratchet quickly, it will change direction on its own. I don't need a tool that slows me down. The 1/2" drive ratchet is stout and nearly as long as the EZ-Red…

What a great set of ratchets. Ever had some of those well engineered places to access a bolt or nut, but no easy way😡. This makes them hard to get too no straight access bolts and nuts easy to remove now. I replaced oil sending unit on 5.3, designed on back of block against fire wall da, a fast job.

I have used these tools for the past 2 years and have had a great experience with them, I already bought another set for my personal use

Comparing the features from my Snap On to this Gearwrench they have almost the same weight in hand. One feature I like more on Gearwrench than my Snap On is that the flex head locks in place. You can't beat it for the price but don't expect Snap On quality. Better than Craftsman or Harbor Freight though.

I’m a diesel mechanic these ratchets r awesome high quality and r just as good or better than snap on, Matco, Mac etc That's my feedback!

Looks and feels great. Quality control not so good. I have the 84 tooth ratchets in flex and standard types and the 120 xp in standard type. All have had some kind of problem causing the ratchets to lock up. Missing detents, improperly drilled bores for the detents, Metal flash on pawl segments and missing lubrication. I Emailed Gearwrench about warranty parts but they did not get back to me - poor customer service. I did purchase rebuild kits for the 84 teeth ratchets and rebuilt them. The…

Bought these a few months ago I have replaced 4 engines and 3 transmissions and have done a lot of work on my own vehicles I have absolutely punished these tools and the only problem I’ve had is I bent the 3/8 drive long rachet with a 2 ft cheater pipe and still works great no teeth problems would absolutely buy again hoping to buy the 120xps soon as well

This is what GW is known for. i got them for $100 new. they swing good and the flex head is just tight enough. use the 3/8s daily excited to see if they’ll hold up.1 year later they have held up. the long 3/8 one i use daily occasionally needs to be dipped into an oil drain then the gear spins just fine again.