Problem is the Snap-on dual 80 is just so damn good. And has a real lifetime repair or replacement warranty. I looked at those Koken, but the grip looks like it's made for midget hands. Long flexhead rarchets, an inch longer makes a big difference. I couldn't imagine using any flexhead for everday use shorter than a Pittsburgh. The Koken I looked at appeared to have only 1 screw holding the thing together. That's not good. They not cheap either. They might be ok, but Snap-on warranties almost everything I thow at him, even wore out tools. Nobody else does that. Who are you gone throw that Koken at?
@MeepersJeepers12 күн бұрын
Snapon warranty is vary good
@kelleycondon65045 күн бұрын
that mini koken ratchet is nice i have a titan one thats sorta similar but no flex head, does the flex head on the koken lock?
@MeepersJeepers12 күн бұрын
I do like the stubby koken
@shadow77967 күн бұрын
I really need to invest in one of those service carts.
@MeepersJeepers12 күн бұрын
They are great especially when you can get them on sale!
@lonnieharris61978 күн бұрын
Is there any reason you have so many ratches?
@MeepersJeepers12 күн бұрын
So i can do Reviews for you guys 😏
@drengskap8 күн бұрын
4:50 - I think those are Knipex Alligators, not Knipex Cobras.
@MeepersJeepers12 күн бұрын
I have heard them called both
@drew59929 күн бұрын
First!
@mlieser123026 күн бұрын
Buy what fits your budget and needs. As long as the tool gets the job done that is all that matters.
@JohnCorbet-w4g27 күн бұрын
Very good video. I agree with you 100% I'm going to subscribe 👍
@MeepersJeepers127 күн бұрын
Thanks
@jakem952427 күн бұрын
I’m betting that Matco that’s loud as heck has not a drop of lube from the factory, have had that happen a few times.
@MeepersJeepers127 күн бұрын
Good tip, I'll check it thanks
@jakem952427 күн бұрын
@ No problem, I personally use a bit of engine assembly grease(Super Lube 19003 in my case) on the back of the drive gear, and a thin coat of light weight oil(SL 53008) on the drive gear teeth/pawl/detent. Works a treat for most of my kit.
@beaujacklewellen652429 күн бұрын
Me and my coworkers call that snap on wrench a pitbull cuz when they grab they don’t let go awesome wrench
@MeepersJeepers127 күн бұрын
😂
@beaujacklewellen652429 күн бұрын
I don’t have enough drawers to have a junk drawer 🥲
@MeepersJeepers128 күн бұрын
Sounds like you need to do some toolbox shopping 😂
@VorsprungDurchNik29 күн бұрын
"Because I like them and can afford them" - Me, whenever I'm asked why I buy Snap-On tools instead of Icon, Gearwrench, etc.
@MeepersJeepers129 күн бұрын
They are all great tools, just depends on what you want to spend really
@VorsprungDurchNik29 күн бұрын
@MeepersJeepers1 I've uses cheaper tools in the past, when buying a set of box store sockets, a wrench set, some extensions, and screwdrivers cost less than a tool truck ratchet. I've also driven Toyota Corollas when I needed basic, reliable transportation. But your needs and tastes and budget changes as you move through life, and I'm grateful I can buy the tools I want and drive the cars I want now. I just don't get the people trying to shame others for buying Snap-On instead of Harbor Freight lately - it's my money, I'll spend it as I please.
@aaadamt96428 күн бұрын
@VorsprungDurchNik I've mostly seen people shaming snap on for their prices lately. The last shop I was in a couple of the guys thought they should only buy snap on. They were constantly borrowing tools and in absurd with the truck owner and corporate. The further I get in my career the less I get on the trucks. I enjoy searching for similar quality tools at much better prices. Gearwrench ratchets are better than any of my truck brands.
@VorsprungDurchNik28 күн бұрын
@aaadamt964 It makes as much sense as someone shaming Bentley for their prices and pushing Acura as an alternative. Are they both cars? Yes. Do they achieve the same broader goal of getting the occupants from point a to point b? Yes. Do people who own either like their vehicle? More than likely yes. But one is priced higher for various reasons, and that excludes some potential buyers, both voluntarily and involuntarily. Should that be a point of contention? Absolutely not, as when someone attempts to shame Snap-On for their pricing, it just sounds like someone is bitter that they personally cannot afford the Snap-On. So if everyone is so happy with their Icon and Tekton and Gearwrench, why even bring it up? Over the last 30 years I have owned everything from Popular Mechanics tool sets from Wal-Mart, good old USA made Craftsman and crappy end-of-days USA made Craftsman, low end Pittsburgh to Pittsburgh Pro, Icon, crappy pre-merger Stanley, GearWrench, Ace Hardware branded tools, Mac, Matco, Cornwell... You name it, I probably have it sitting in one of my numerous tool carts and tool boxes in my houses and sheds and garages. But personally, when it comes to my toolboxes and the hand tools I use the most, ratchets, sockets, hammers, screwdrivers, and *some* wrenches, I prefer Snap-On for many reasons, and for me, the prices are not out of line for the comfort, quality, engineering, and reliability I get from them. There is no shame in Snap-On charging the prices they do for the product and service they deliver and the investment they make in engineering and developing new tools while employing tens of thousands of Americans.
@ihavethedocuments258027 күн бұрын
America has a lot of dead weight in our economy, more than any in larger manufacturing nations in the world. That is why it is so ridiculously expensive to manufacture anything here
@shanerogers1429Ай бұрын
I just did this with my icon 1/4 flexhead
@MeepersJeepers129 күн бұрын
Easy to do right?
@Leeroy2586Ай бұрын
God I miss Sears and Craftsman
@MeepersJeepers129 күн бұрын
me too
@VictorAugusto86865Ай бұрын
Wat not guy😂
@MeepersJeepers12 күн бұрын
Yup for sure
@Ninersfanatic79Ай бұрын
My go to ratchets are Tekton 90 tooth flex head in 3/8" n 1/2" with Snap On hard handles bcuz I feel like I have larger, better grip than Tekton's cushion grips. And a Gearwrench 120xp 1/4" with a Snap On hard handle, the GW cushion grip is very small and very thin n I have problems with grip strength bcuz of carpal tunnel and arthritis in my hands. My grip in the cold is really bad n I always seem to have something to do outside in the winter. I do own a long handle Koken 3/8" Dr Z series n want to add 3 Koken to the arsenal 1- the compact 3/8" Dr that u have, n 1 each of the short n long 1/4" dr Z series. I have a Matco that is broken now, and a Snap On 1/4" flex head hard handle that sees a good amount of work. I took a Pittsburgh 24" 1/2" breaker bar n put a 1/2" Snap On flex head ratchet head n hard handle on it bcuz the breaker bar anvil was breaking few times with over tightened lug nuts. Seems I get cars n trucks that the new guys at a shop put on n I'm guessing they're using a high torque gun on full blast, lol.
@victorhoyt4352Ай бұрын
Im looking forward to the new icon G2 ratchets coming out next year. They were debuted at sema and they look awesome! I love koken too. I have every zeal ratchet they have available. I also have their socket sets. For the money, they cant be beaten. Especially when you purchase them from Amazon Japan.
@MeepersJeepers129 күн бұрын
Yes they are nice! I do like amazon japan
@MeepersJeepers129 күн бұрын
I will be getting the new g2 when available also
@t-dawg1161Ай бұрын
Great video
@MeepersJeepers129 күн бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
@almightyracingАй бұрын
That is so nice! Bus tour?
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
Next time!
@JacksAutoDiagnosticsАй бұрын
SK was bougt out by Chinese company. If you buy ir warranty any SK stuff today, there's no telling what you gone get back. SK USA is dead 🪦 I would sell the boxes and the bus and buy a service truck with tool body.
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
I got a really good deal on both the boxes and the bus and have way less in it than a service truck. Plus people actually slow down and move over for a bus with flashing lights. Anyone who has worked from a service truck on the side of a highway knows no one slows down or moves over.
@charlescox3535Ай бұрын
Tell him on the SK he can go online and get that socket warrantied I've had to do it on SK and proto thanks enjoy your videos
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
Thanks for the info and watching
@donaldpainter95625 күн бұрын
I like the bus as a work van great idea
@Nordman555Ай бұрын
Nice
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
Thanks
@boosted2.4_skyАй бұрын
9:25..surprisingly, yes it's $11..
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
thanks for the info!
@bretlagasse3560Ай бұрын
I love Koken ratchets. The Tone ones are really nice too. If you work on bikes and tight spaces, check out Koken Nut Grip sockets. They have a ball detent inside of them and holds onto the bolt head.
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
I have that exact set of sockets and they are great!
@keysautorepair6038Ай бұрын
The new xp 120 is a must buy!
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
I do like my gear wrench ratchets
@Sethhaun78Ай бұрын
Kohken...is REAL REAL NICE
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
Yes they are
@Sethhaun78Ай бұрын
Never seen a snap on like that one..whats the name number of it?
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
Snap On 3/8" Drive Dual 80® Technology Soft Grip Compact Multi-Position Head Ratchet (Red) Part # FHC72MPRR
@Sethhaun78Ай бұрын
The diehard 3.8 is loud to but fraction of cost..and nice .i like the little titians and duralast 1/4 ratchets dint care what people say therr nice ..they are breakable but .breaker bars are cheap
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
I also have some Duralast as well and I like them.
@shadow7796Ай бұрын
I've got a Koken 3/8 that is my absolute favorite. Next to that are my Tone Compact and regular bodys, I've got 7 different of those. I've also got 6 or 7 Icon ratchets. I use the Tone compact ratchets to work on my atv stuff. They're just the smallest ratchets I've ever seen while still being very usable. You should check out the Koken Zeal sockets too. They're really low profile and great for working on bikes and atv's.
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
I have the koken nut grip sockets. I plan on adding more koken products to my lineup
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
I do like my kokens
@mlieser1230Ай бұрын
Give the DieHard ratchets a try.
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
I will have to check them out.
@eliezerramosjr1017Ай бұрын
3pc flexhead set for $100 is phenomenal and I love them.
@Sethhaun78Ай бұрын
Just got 3,8 swivel It's not bad..strong ears
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
That's a good deal
@Sinkorswim317Ай бұрын
Tekton is the best all around ratchet and 100% the strongest
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
I don't own one, but I have heard they are excellent quality ratchets.
@rawbaconАй бұрын
I had some cheap 3/8 ratchets so I cut one down and made a stubby and one into a thumbwheel ratchet...........Haven't used either one but I have them if I ever need them........Very seldom do a need a specialty ratchet but I'm sure there are occasions where they are helpful.
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
Yes, you never know when you might need one, and it is nice to have if you need it.
@elpinche915Ай бұрын
I like Koken handles. They good middle ground between the squishy comfort grip and hard handle comfort grip.
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
Yes, I would agree
@paulhunt598Ай бұрын
I like and own all Snap-on handle styles. I like the Matco soft grip too, but I only own one. I like the Armstrong steel handle and the SK 72 tooth round head steel handles. The SK handle shaft is delightfully thin. The round knurling isn't pretty, but it is functional. I don't like the shape of the Matco steel handles, but I only own one. I like options. I have experienced no soft grip deterioration on my large inventory of Snap-on ratchet handles or on my one Matco. I have seen beat-up Snap-on soft grip ratchet handles. I don't abuse my tools. Others must not care much to destroy them so badly.
@MeepersJeepers1Ай бұрын
Yes, I also like to take very good care of my tools@@paulhunt598
@elpinche915Ай бұрын
Hot dm you got a giant pair of mitts on you. I thought you were just being picky on handles till you had to half hand a ratchet I've used before.
@TheDurbinCompoundАй бұрын
First one here!
@rounbe98842 ай бұрын
i agree that not every tool has to be name brand, harbor fright has very decent and a very well warrentied items. the only issue ive come across is when you need to warrenty out your HF tool, you have to go to the store, so what i know some people do is buy 2 of the same tool so you have a backup and once it needs to be warrantied, get all your tools together and warrenty out all of them at the same time... now thats only good advice if you live miles away from the closest HF.. anyways, good video and keep up with the content!!
@MeepersJeepers12 ай бұрын
I personally haven't had any broken tools from HF knock on wood and I live close to one, but that is very good advise. Thanks for the comment!
@EthanSpence-et9wr3 ай бұрын
That’s a nice jeep I really like that blue
@kevinbeck64193 ай бұрын
Wow Rubicons were i live you wont tuch one for less then 70 grand an 50 some for a sport
@MeepersJeepers13 ай бұрын
I mean I know they are made here in Toledo Ohio but its just crazy the amount of overstock these dealers have with them being up fitted already. Make sure you check out our next video on friday where we showcase a dealer with one completly upfitted marke almost $30k off!
@MeepersJeepers13 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Messy773 ай бұрын
Love seeing the jeep, I see it in your lawn when Im driving through your town😂
@MeepersJeepers13 ай бұрын
Yeah thanks for watching we have many more vidoes of some installs and product reviews coming up soon so stay tuned.
@JessicaDavis-nv7jt4 ай бұрын
I need these so I can take the top off without tools😂
@MeepersJeepers14 ай бұрын
I wanted to say I get tops off without tools all the time lol
@JerrodThomas-k5d4 ай бұрын
What are the best practices for wiring and connecting the electrical components of a Harbor Freight Apex Winch to a Jeep Wrangler to ensure optimal performance and safety?
@MeepersJeepers14 ай бұрын
@@JerrodThomas-k5d thanks for the comment be sure to stay tuned for our install videos to see!