Titan 90-Tooth 3/8" Drive Long Handle Ratchet Review

Here we are reviewing the new Titan 12 inch long extended handle straight sealed pearhead ratchet as well as comparing to a few other ratchets and taking a look inside to see the ratchet mechanism. 12161 . .

[@stickiestring]

So nice to see someone making a long handle 3/8 that isn't flex head.

[@MiguelMartinez-hm1hg]

If you go to oreillys autoparts they have a long ratchets from 1/4 to 1/2 inch drive the brand is PT (performance tools ) I believe the1/4 inch drive is pretty long I think is 18 inch

[@CatusMaximus]

I didn't know that PT had those at O'Reilly's I'll take a look

[@GMG455]

Seriously though. I just bought this exact ratchet in 1/2”. I’m about to buy a snap on big boy and a gear wrench 24” 1/2” because they’re invaluable and I keep spares in a service truck bag and need one for my shop as well as our most used equipment

[@colemanbonner]

I bought all 3 drive sizes of this ratchet to keep in the shared “brake job cart” in our shop. They’ve been great. The 3/8 and 1/2 have been thoroughly abused on crusty caliper bracket bolts, held up great.

[@JosephMcCanne]

Saw the Titan ratchets at my local AutoZone yesterday and loved the look, but was wondering about the quality. Thanks for the review! Think I’m gonna go grab one now

[@Lasurge1982]

I have the titan stubby dual drive 3/8 and 1/4” ratchet flex head and its my most used tool in my bag. Titan makes really good tools.

[@ClientGraphics]

$24.99 was the current selling price in the AutoZone that I went to 2 days ago. Titan 12161 - 3/8 inch drive x 12 inch 90 Tooth Sealed Head Ratchet And the rebuild kit for this ratchet is part # 12170

[@CatusMaximus]

Thank you for the part number on the rebuild kit

[@nbpt1000]

Is that rebuild kit available at Autozone?

[@the600cc]

Thanks I’ve just order mines ! It looks nice and well made . We will see when I get it in two days 👍🏻👍🏻

[@xephael3485]

You should have a lot more subscribers!

[@jeffsnyder5456]

That's what I said.

[@MarzNet256]

I just picked this up. Used it to take apart a snowblower engine-It is very nice.

[@whatfreedom7]

Looks exactly like the Klutch ratchet sold at Northern tool only it’s black instead of blue. It feels great in the hand.

[@billlee1724]

whatfreedom7 I was just going to say that it’s the same, i took it apart and it’s very similar to a tekton or icon I was pleasantly surprised

[@nbpt1000]

Nice job on the review. When I hear " Sealed" I think it is not serviceable. However, you showed how it can be serviced, They don't make it easy by their choice of circ clip. If you do find a suitable replacement internal snap ring with holes please share the size. Also, I would assume this ratchet has a bit more back drag than most. That is the trade off for the heavy spring and larger pawl which you would want with a long handled ratchet. I see this ratchet fitting nicely into a collection as you well describe. One size does not fit all.

[@KyleE-pm1nt]

There is an O-ring on the shaft of the selector switch on the one I got, i think that it is there to help prevent the ingress of dirt.....worth checking yours out....maybe a re visit.

[@JohnSmith-yl6dn]

The Titan is identical to what Northern Tool sells under the Klutch brand. Lifetime guarantee at $24.99 as apposed to $32.00 cheapest you can fine on eBay at the moment for the Titan.

[@TheBestPuppa]

Northern tool sells these Titan ratchets next to Klutch ratchets now

[@WalkerKlondyke]

I’d picked up the 1/4” because I fell in love with the blue anodized handle. It feels great in the hand and I use it all the time. So I decided to buy the 3/8” and it broke on me the very first use. The replacement sometimes doesn’t engage with the pawl. I’ll warranty it out again but I have to say I’m not hopeful.

[@CatusMaximus]

Yeah these Titan ratchets have not turned out to be as good as I hoped. And titan has a terrible warranty it's only one year

[@bricegraham8256]

I had one about the same age as this video If not a year older. And it had a crap ton of abuse especially at the first shop I was was at. There was a period where I didn't use it for a year or so and now at the current shop. I think I was loosening an alternator bolt and it was tryna bind up on me if the anvil is pushed at a certain angle. So I warrantied it out got a new one and it failed after having to loosen another alternator bolt on a different car. Bought a Duralast flex head 3/8s had no problems yet. My set is damn near Duralast and that shit works good.

[@EverydayJ1786]

These are great ratchets ! I bought a 1/4 " version here in Canada at Princess Auto . Great price too

[@CatusMaximus]

The quarter inch seems to be hit and miss for people I'm glad yours is working out

[@EverydayJ1786]

@@CatusMaximus . I should have stated that mine is the roto head version . But same 90 tooth and same handle design

[@Fee.1]

This, Milwaukee, Wera, or? Which ratchet ? Or tektites/gear wrench, this Titan is one of the most solid mechanisms I’ve felt

[@bigc7t]

Ya i like these, and the power torque long handle ratchets. Also O'Reilys has a 1/4 version of this that is 8" long, but it's 25 bucks that why i haven't got it yet. Great videos thank you.

[@TREK8481]

Nice review man seen this rachet on Amazon and wanted to see a video on it first .

[@js9014]

Saw one of these today and loved it but didn’t get it think I’ll head back tomorrow

[@TheAlaskaCajun]

I was at AutoZone last night and seen this ratchet by the check out stand... if I had more cash on me at the time I woulda picked it up. Thanks for the review, I'll probably pick one up this week. I really need a long handle non-flexhead ratchet to leave in my extra tool box

[@CatusMaximus]

Thanks for the comment

[@ClientGraphics]

Looks great and hopefully it’s just the one ratchet I have seems to binds up if there is an angled force on the drive especially it it’s angled towards the handle on the back drag. Nice ratchet with a small thin profile head with excellent length and great overall except for the binding which kills it for me. I have had this same problem on a few other brands that get into the high tooth count unfortunately.

[@CatusMaximus]

Yes I can attest to that the coarse tooth ratchet seem to work in any situation where they find his ones do you like to bind up if you have sideways force in awkward positions however they do seem to break in after a while and stop being so fussy

[@bricegraham8256]

Same problem I had with my old model. When I got it replaced it would bind up even more. So I'd have to get a pair of pliers move twist the anvil, and it'll start working again. But so ridiculous. It's like they put all their engineering efforts into the handle and just stopped there.

[@robertdieder4178]

Alot of mixed reviews at my local autozone about this ratchet. Many returns. Also only has a 90 day warranty to consider.

[@CatusMaximus]

Yes, these have had issues locking up and titan warranty is horrible. I don't like them anymore. They tried to jump into my DM"s on Twitter and I booted them.

[@uniquehorn1480]

I have this one and the 1/2" drive version. O'Reilly's sells them. I think they're great ratchets but I have to admit that I don't use them very often...only those times when I don't want un-necessary stress on my flex ratchets.

[@reymundsantiago4451]

I have this ratchet and it is okay. What I found is that mine flexes a lot and that is why I do not use it as much

[@brokebikemtb4448]

So I have a snap on fhx80a and the Pittsburgh comparison and the Pittsburgh is a really good one for the money,,,,my Carlyle is probably the best for the money tho,,I feel it could hold it's own in a shop,,,I recently bought an oem tools ratchet and it's a tank

[@gimmesomesugar]

I have all three sizes. Mine have held up to fairly heavy use very well but I haven't abused mine.

[@1_2_Many_Projects]

Northern tool sells these under the klutch name and mine still works great after probably 4 years of abusing it

[@bryanyazzie3552]

Yeah I have some titan tools love them they hold up good

[@Ayeobe]

I was looking for a review of one of these, because i've been abusing the ever living crap out of one, and it finally died Nah just kidding. it was in a garage fire, and still WORKS. I've hit it with a hammer, used a 3ft tube on it, and done any manner of unspeakable things to it, and the icing on the cake is the shop it was in BURNT DOWN (im using this as a coping mechanism for all the shit i lost, shut up) and it's still clicking like when it was new. I admit, i can't change directions cos the spring inside is not doing spring things, but i figure i swap that spring out, and make a new handle (blue part is aluminum, melted clean off) and it'll serve light duty as a ratchet again. It's earned its place as the most indestructible ratchet. I literally had about 14 ratchets and all the other brands (including snap-on) died. These things are insane.

[@john4kc]

I love the look of these, but also so glad I have the Gearwrench 84T Locking Flex Head set.

[@CatusMaximus]

Yes locking Flex heads are nice

[@Fee.1]

Can you give a part number

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

Hello cat fine post sir, as always. I have a funny story, to me. I bought a S-K ratchet about 20 or so years ago, it cost like 35. Bucks I said to self "man that was a lot of money" the times do change. I still have and use that ratchet

[@CatusMaximus]

This Titan is good but SK is still better. I think you paid a good price for a nice SK ratchet

[@tomycodd]

I bought a SK 1/2 drive ratchet new for $10.00 in 1976-still works great I am a small engine tech and use it frequently.

[@benjaminabel8596]

Wow $70 at Advance autoparts as of June 2024. It also wasn't available on their website.

[@robbiehoffman6736]

I have the 5 piece set of these but I will say first I bought these to compare to my matco88 tooth ratchets I will say structure they are tough but don't count on the teeth in a tight area the 1/4 pear head don't bye but there swivel head ratchets are nice and the 18inch 1/2 drive does good work just hard to compete in professional setting with these great for your home mechanic

[@JamesNickersonThePhotoShopGuru]

Xlent review …. Thank you 🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@DrewDiddy7703]

Just saw this at my local auto zone, was tempted, but 25$ seemed a bit steep for another 3/8 I don’t Really need.

[@markmorris2465]

Steep???? You are cheap af

[@dutchynehtam]

Mark Morris not everyone can afford tools bud. He might be balling on a budget.

[@fortis619]

My local autozone is discontinuing these , bought one for 13 dollars (1/2)

[@brandoncartwright8829]

I have this ratchet, oriellys has a power torque, 100 tooth that looks the same. Even has same part number but has a quick release.

[@moldyburgers8742]

I bought this one and the 1/4 and the 1/4 model was horrible kept getting stuck like the teeth were broken couldn’t even use it. But the 3/8 LH is a good beater ratchet for work. Idk what went wrong with the 1/4.

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

I have a few long ratchets, they are great but add an extension and especially the 1/4 just has a funny feel to me

[@CatusMaximus]

They're not perfect for every situation what are perfect for many situations

[@MegaLostOne]

Seems like a very nice ratchet, I just ordered one for myself although I wasn't able to find it online on Autozone's site. The not having a direction on it for on/off doesn't really bother me, heck my two Proto 5450xl's don't have markings on them for off and on. One thing I did notice is the internals on the Titan look just like the internals on the Proto 5450's that I have, I'm not saying they are made of the same quality but for a weekend mechanic such as myself I cannot see this ratchet failing me under the use I would give it. I own Snap-On, SK, Proto, Cornwell, Mac, Gearwrench etc tools and I am happy to add this along side my other tools.

[@CatusMaximus]

Yes this is a pretty nice unit and it could very well be that Proto is manufacturing these for Titan. As you get deeper in the products you find out that not all manufacturers make their products and some large manufacturers contract out their facilities to other toolmakers to keep the doors open. And there are manufacturers that don't directly sell any products they just make stuff under contract for other companies.

[@MegaLostOne]

The ratchet showed up the other day and after finally getting a chance to handle it I believe had I felt it in the store I would have passed on buying this ratchet. I don't know if maybe it is just mine or not but when mine showed up the ratchet felt gritty when turning it by hand and after changing the selector from one direction to the other it would have a large amount of resistance before wanting to move freely in the other direction. I took the ratchet apart and ran some steel wool around the anvil section and it removed some of the black oxide coating which helped smooth it out some but there was still some binding so I took it apart again and used a fine wire brush to try to clean more of the coating out of the anvils gear teeth which helped it more, I did oil it before putting it back together both times as well. There is still a small amount of binding when you first change direction but nothing like it was when I first got it and I am guessing this will smooth out as the anvil and paw wear into each other with use.

[@mattmcmillan8920]

If you look them up online you can get a five piece set the 1/4-3/8-1/2 and two Roto head Ratchet,s in a case something like the OEM comes in. Like 150.00 .

[@CatusMaximus]

I think that's a good price for a 5 piece set of these

[@serge4856]

I think that companies go with laser etch is so they don't have a warranty it out after the etch disappears.

[@kensimon4478]

what about other identifiable parts like the handle/internals?

[@austingoleman9431]

You should do a review of the set you can buy from titan its a good looking set in a foam tray

[@alejandro1991ify]

How is this ratchet holding up? Do you still recommend the titan? Update: this tool jams alot. Wasn't worth getting. smh

[@chriscas-ToolAficionado]

Last year, a co-worker had either a 2 or 3-peice set and he ended up returning them. They were stiff ratchets for sure.

[@CatusMaximus]

That's unfortunate to hear

[@ios6605]

I bought the 3/8 drive and the 1/4 inch drive ratchet identical almost to this tool ! Both of them have a lot of play in the ratchet gear causing the ratchet motion to seize or bind halfway through ratcheting motion❗️❗️ And it’s the bad is this a link to the full and high-quality but like I said in the title don’t judge a book by its cover ❗️❗️ I would not recommend this tool to anyone

[@ramirojimenez3290]

Went to Autozone to have a car battery tested and ended up buying one, I work on car audio and you can never have enough rachets.

[@CatusMaximus]

Yes and I like this ratchet much better than 1/4 inch one

[@timmeza1907]

What’s up man, I like your videos. My question is what type of oil do you used for the gear in that head?

[@thecollector6629]

Bro do a re review on the new diehards at advanced auto parts just rolling onto the shelf similar to icon in looks but 9bthink the are the next Pittsburgh pro butvbetter

[@wafi3187]

I was about to buy it but my friend said it leaks oil from inside the ratchet mechanism, didn’t really make sense but one of them was already wet so I didn’t buy it

[@gtcam723]

I have a weakness for polished ratchets in the 11”-13” range for some stupid reason.

[@backwoodshippie9621]

They also have the 1/4 drive too

[@sjancura]

Great video! Looks like a must have ratchet for my toolbox! Thanks!

[@CatusMaximus]

Thank you for your comment

[@Jacoby559]

Why is mine so bad it jams up and when I go to AutoZone I play with them because who doesn’t play with the stuff when winning line😂. But they all do it i’ve taken apart regressed it and it still does it

[@trainman071]

that's perfect for a ford crown Vic plug change

[@jameshall4385]

sometimes you get lucky with cheap auto parts store cheap tools. i have bought a few performance brand tools on the impulse shelf that have turned out to be pretty good tools

[@CatusMaximus]

A couple of the PT tools are better than others their stud extractor sockets really aren't that bad

[@twiz8789]

Rumor has it Lowes is gonna stop Kobalt and go to all Craftsman. A guy that works at Lowes told me this, dont know if its true or not. Its disappointing, I just made a switch to Kobalt cordless tools after my old Dewalt batteries crapped out. With a 5yr tool and 3 yr battery warranty of the Kobalt, along with cheaper battery prices swayed me that way

[@CatusMaximus]

Lowe's has never been my favorite place ever since they stopped carrying Makita and Milwaukee Tools they have some issues with their purchasing executives

[@texasboy2005]

I have heard the same as you and will very disappointed when the time comes and there are no Kobalt tools left in the stores

[@travisevans7502]

@@texasboy2005 They aren't going to quit making Kobalt tools a couple other tool reviewers here on KZbin have asked Lowe's managers and they said Kobalt is they're baby they aren't going to stop making Kobalt but there are rumors that Porter Cable power tools may go away now I don't know if that is just the cordless tools or all they're tools but if you compare Craftsman to Porter Cable the cordless tools look very similar.

[@mattmcmillan8920]

You will still be able to get kobalt tools on line from Lowe's.com is what I was told.

[@debolt4796]

That would be another big mistake for Lowes. They once had Snap-on making some of there tools. Pulled back and went to cheaper shit. Craftsman will open the door to 20 billion dollars of possible tools warranty that Sears sold in last 50 years of selling Craftsman. They should up their game and go back to Snap-on.

[@MiguelMartinez-hm1hg]

I like that ratchet when i was at AutoZone more likely buying it soon

[@CatusMaximus]

It is a nice ratchet

[@vbvini]

looks like a ares I saw on amazon

[@RichieCue]

Can you review the new Tekton 90 tooth ratchets?

[@CatusMaximus]

I will when I'm able to get my hands on one

[@garagelife4981]

I have the 1/4 in my truck bed tool box it’s gotten me out of a pinch can’t complain for the price and if gets stolen it won’t break the bank Autozone for less than $20.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

That's a nice piece for 20 bucks. The tool trucks would have to charge 100 bucks minimum for anything like that. Probably more like $180.

[@CatusMaximus]

How true, :)

[@rdevers1768]

I bought one of these exact ones from AutoZone it bent and the head is locked up on it . Did a timing belt job or well tried to with it, ended up going back to my snap-on flex head

[@badactor3323]

8:13 That’s what she said

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

This ratchet is more of a hang on the wall and look pretty.

[@tonykarata9398]

Mine punked out right away I’ll give it one more shot and I didn’t pull on it too hard

[@JW02828]

What name brand is the super thin one???

[@JPLBOUND]

Tekton makes a 18 inch 3/8 long ratchet in a quick relealease and non quuck release. I have the quick release version of it and it's super thin.

[@markquinlan6406]

How much do they cost

[@jasonanderson8528]

How strong are they

[@stevelewis1721]

So . . . how many ratchets are enough? Maybe a good discussion for posting? I have nearly 20 and don't consider myself a "collector." You must have 100+!

[@willyqueen4066]

Thanks great video is it a new brand

[@CatusMaximus]

Titan has been around at least 20 years

[@afara2000]

No quick release button? Not good, I would get Carlyle's ratchet.

[@CatusMaximus]

I personally kind of liked it the through hole for quick release does make the Anvil a little bit weaker

[@taylanlowe120]

Carlyle ratchets are probably my favorite and their swivel head is probably the toughest ratchet out there rn.

[@WorkHorseLT]

This is a nice ratchet but mine jammed up on me so I took it back and got a snap on fl80 new off of eBay for $65

[@chrisrandom1404]

So what you're saying is that I'm buying a Titan ratchet. I got you. On my way to Autozone.

[@CatusMaximus]

:)

[@chrisrandom1404]

@@CatusMaximus will you be doing a review of the Williams ratchets? They are the industrial brand as Snap On and are virtually the same. Without the price ofcoarse. Lol.

[@CatusMaximus]

At some point but I don't have any Williams ratchets I do have a few old Williams tools including a nice Half Inch Breaker Bar I've done a review on it some time ago I'll try to post a link

[@chrisrandom1404]

I appreciate it. And awesome review as always.

[@jackhammer9622]

Where's that 1k sub tool box tour?

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Thank you for doing this review ive seen this on amazon and been really attracted to it, have you thought about getting a affiliate account?

[@CatusMaximus]

I have looked into that but I review so many old and odd products that an Amazon affiliate account isn't right at this point my Channel at some point in the future Maybe

[@travisevans7502]

The ratchet mechanism looks to stiff did you have to put that socket on there to ratchet it if so that would be a pain in the ass once the bolts loose ?

[@CatusMaximus]

The mechanism is average and stiffness but not too bad after it breaks and it'll be better but if people want low back swing then you need to get clutch type ratchet which have no backswing resistance

[@mikeaze423]

How would you warranty those tools

[@gothinking3705]

Bring it to AutoZone probably

[@mikeaze423]

@@gothinking3705 good luck with that lol

[@lornaz1975]

I just got one. The back drag on the ratchet seems quiet stiff. Is that the case for yours?

[@CatusMaximus]

It seems okay I found what's ratchets that if they have really light Back Drag but they can tend to slip especially after they get well used so I tend to like stronger Springs. There's also clutch type ratchets which have no backswing resistance but are not the strongest for breaking bolts

[@isaiahmountford5815]

Get in the zone

[@trainman071]

just bought one Autozone 24 bucks

[@rookiexreviews]

Crazy part is Pittsburgh has the least back drag than most ratchets!!!!!

[@Fee.1]

This or the Milwaukee ratchet

[@jeffsnyder5456]

I got the 1/4" ratchet. I didn't see the 3/8" ratchet.

[@CatusMaximus]

They didn't have any of the quarter inch I'll have to go back at some point in the future

[@blake20054]

Things are $50 now

[@MrMagichobo21]

4:30 ASMR

[@CatusMaximus]

:)

[@meyawabdulaziz3863]

that thing goes for twice the price now ....mmmm i think they realized its worth

[@markherrera829]

Now That's Funny.😂

[@CatusMaximus]

:)

[@stevehenrichs5091]

GO TO NORTHERN TOOL YOU'LL FIND THEM.INSTEAD OF A BLUE HANDLE THERES ARE BLACK

[@CatusMaximus]

Thanks for that information I think the black handle would look better

[@stevehenrichs5091]

@@CatusMaximus it's aluminum handle it's same

[@blake102989]

They're junk, bought one yesterday and kept wanting to lock up when tightening

[@aguilayserpiente]

Needs oil.

[@jasfrt6384]

Oil has nothing to do with it. Mine locks up no matter how much oil or grease ive put in it.

[@hobosharklawnmower]

need oil not greese and dont use too much on a fine tooth.prob better off dry then too much oil and if u do use greese it will lock up

[@doylee469]

This thing broke super fast on a stress test on another video. Worst warranty in the industry… the aluminum painted handle gets nicked up and looks like crap after some use.. pure junk

[@CatusMaximus]

Titan Tools Warranty is terrible so I don't review their products anymore. They also had issues with this ratchet locking up.