Gearwrench New 180 Tooth Ratchet Vs 90T Vs 84T Vs 120xp Changing Gears

Here I am comparing the Gearwrench Ratchets and Swapping Gears to see what works.
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[@truckerpeterose]

The 120xp is still an amazing design and one of the smoothest ratchets in my arsenal.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Absolutely agreed. I love that ratchet!!! 👍

[@keenancooper27]

Still my favorite ratchet, tekton comes close. Been using and abusing the shit out of it for 4 years. I've hung my whole weight off of it without breaking any

[@bobbygarrett9588]

Thanks Tony! I am digging that 3/8” 120XP. Gonna have to get me one. Thanks Again.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you. I have really enjoyed that ratchet 👍

[@bobbygarrett9588]

@Quickahh Thank You, I will definitely go online and check it out. Thanks Again.

[@shiningstaer]

So you are really going in depth on these!!! So appreciated

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha ya I had alot of people asking about these three and what I thought so I figured I would just show and compare all of them and let the viewers decide what they like. 👍👍👍

[@brianevans6819]

I bought a 3/8 GearWrench socket set with one of the new 90 tooth ratchets. New out of the box it slipped in both directions even using your fingers. With your video, I was able to find out that the large gear was correct, but had a 72 tooth pawl installed in it. I even checked the GearWrench website and they used the same stock picture for the rebuild kits for the 84 tooth & 90 tooth ratchets. Next time I order some tools from Amazon, I will enter through your link. I know you get a small portion of the total when people do this and it doesn't cost me anything. Thanks for the in depth and informative video! I subscribed also. 😀

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you and I'm glad you were able to catch that and figure out what is wrong with yours. That's crazy that got mixed up. Hope you enjoy the videos and thanks for the support

[@scubbarookie]

I do have some of the 120xp, but in the Box-end spline flex head with breaker fixed spline... Also the open end wrench with box-end fixed spline. These are in metric and great so far! I however; recently, picked up the 3 piece set of the 90t comfort grip in orange and locking flex heads. I'm very impressed with Gearwrench's new lineup of tools. They've been awesome and inspire to take on bigger jobs with confidence and sometimes ease! 👍

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice and that's great to hear. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@scubbarookie]

Great video coverage on a Gearwrench subject that no one else has made, in this detail! New subscriber after seeing how in depth this feature was. I just ordered the 90T set with all the 3 common drive sizes. I've never owned any comfort grip ratchets, so I'm excite for that and especially the locking flex head feature! I just got a nice deal at Ohio Power Tools; online, with a nice promo deal that gives you a free Crescent/Lufkin tools measuring tape, that retails for like 28$ . Promo ends till the end of January of 2021! It's like a great start to a new year! Thank you, and take care! 👍

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you I appreciate it. That sounds like you got a great deal thanks for sharing. I hope you enjoy the content

[@nathanmachado9412]

So is the 90T better than the 120xp and 180?

[@scubbarookie]

The 90T isn't exactly the best, but the combination of teeth to gear ratio may make it the strongest. The 120T & 180T and very smooth and seem to hold up well.

[@towboatjeff]

They need to make a 180xp ratchet next

[@levipankey]

Do you think you could put one of the gearwrenchs 3/8 anvils in one of the 1/4 bodies?

[@antilaw9911]

I have snap on and others. My favorites are still the 120XP and craftsman 120 gun metal. Slickest ratchets your gonna find! Milwaukee 90 tooth very nice too.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice glad to hear it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@boosted2.4_sky]

Love my 120xp's... just feel and work great..🍻

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Completely agree. I love mine as well

[@chrissoderberg5063]

So will the 1/4 90t fit in the 3/8 90t head?

[@bobcuomo5122]

Just ordered the 90 t through your amazon link.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I hope you enjoy!!!

[@davidwalle5025]

Good video and review, looking at getting 3/8 locking flex head from gear wrench unless texton brings on out soon. Matco are not rebranded gear wrench

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thanks and ya tekton has said they plan on doing a locking flex head but haven't heard a release date. And ya the matco and gearwrench ratchets of these designs are definitely different. And I definitely prefer the gearwrench comfort grip over the matco. Matco makes a great ratchet but I don't care for those big comfort grips

[@bsowhat]

Can the 90T wheel work in the older 84T wrench?

[@truckerpeterose]

Gearwrench has the best soft grip on the market. I have to start selling some ratchets because I need to make room for a full set of 90t locking flex head comfort grips. I’ve been wanting the 84t locking set for awhile now and just never got around to buying them.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha ya I know what you mean. I have alot of ratchets. And agreed. I love the comfort grips. Very comfortable and not to bulky

[@CNKCLAN2]

@@TonyTheTechnician should I get the 84T locking flex comfort grip ratchets or the 90T? Is it worth the extra cost?

[@beardedtoolreviews7185]

@@CNKCLAN2 I’ve heard the 84t quality is better than the 90t

[@drscopeify]

For 1/4" I use 120xp and for 3/8 I use 90T. I rarely ever use 1/2" and overall I mostly use power tools or breaker bars.

[@shanepipkin4041]

I Can get tekton 90t flex or gearwrench flex 84t for about the same price what would you chose and why? thanks

[@jacksmith2315]

I have a snap on 3/8 extended flex head ratchet. My favorite ratchet. I also have the snap on 1/4 comfort grip flex head. Havent used it enough to say how i really feel about it. So far i like it but need to use it more. I also have craftsman 1/4 and 1/2 74tooth that are very smooth, the ones with no button for socket release. Also have the husky 1/4-1/2 84t set that also came with the 3/8 and 1/2 extended flex head. All really good ratchets. When i first got the snap on one it was the locking flex and i didnt like the locking aspect so i switched it for non-locking. I have the husky metric locking flex head ratchet wrenches and again the locking part i dont like. All the locking stuff seems to lock when i dont want it to. When i first used any flex head i hated them, but when i got my snap on i fell in love with flex heads and use them more than fixed heads.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice and ya I hear that alot about the locking flex heads. Especially the snap on one. But ya same here. I love the semi locking and free floating flex heads. Thanks for sharing

[@v26224]

The only other thing I can think about as with the 180 position is that as the teeth on the pawls are bigger for the 60t it may not engage every position

[@Fedwrench]

Is the number of teeth on the pawl gear engaged with the drive gear the same on the both 84/90 tooth series? The redesigned gear cover on the 90 tooth series is a twin for the gear covers found on SATA ratchets. Makes me think the 90 tooth ratchet are assembled in Taiwan using parts from the SATA factory in China. I don't understand why the Gearwrench locking flex head design has so much forward and aft head movement when the Armstrong version locks much more securely (same type locking mechanism). Thanks for sharing.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I would have to disassemble the ratchets again to look at the pawls to see the tooth engagement for sure. And ya there is some movement in the head with it locked but it definitely is able to hold a strong position. I just don't think the tolerances are as tight and the helps in preventing binding as well trying to lock and unlock the head.

[@jacksmith2315]

You should run that 120xp in the 180 position set up for a couple weeks and see how it works out. That would be cool to know if its worth doing.

[@claytonscheiber3493]

Since so many people say the Gearwrench and Matco are the same, I wonder if any of the Gearwrench 3/8 internals, will fit in any of Gearwrench 1/4 bodies?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

The internals on some of the matco and gearwrench ratchets are different. The thing that is similar the design of the ratchet but I know internals are different. But I think people have swapped the internals before

[@adammartinez2968]

Awesome video.. Am curious if you can rebuild 84t body with 90t rebuild kit

[@TonyTheTechnician]

From what I have done I'm sure that is possible. I will have to try it all and see

[@adammartinez2968]

@@TonyTheTechnicianAwesome i have 84t and been thinking about it. If you try it let us know.

[@jordyn444]

I wanna see some testing with the 180 position ratchet

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha I'm not sure how this would perform. It was never fully assembled. The gear wasn't the same depth as the original. It would have had a lot of back and forth movement from the face to the backplate

[@jordyn444]

@@TonyTheTechnician could be a cool video, may be able to find a washer or something to take up the space behind the gear

[@Natedawolfman]

What is the part number on the 90T 3/8 comfort grip locking flex

[@jazzfreek54]

And also the 1/2 inch locking 90 tooth? Not on Amazon that I can find.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@jazzfreek54 I have the sets linked in the description under the tools link. I will get the part number in just one minute 👍

[@TonyTheTechnician]

3/8 locking comfort is 81267t

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@jazzfreek54 1/2 Dr locking comfort is 81371t

[@jazzfreek54]

@@TonyTheTechnician Thanks Tony, appreciate it!

[@johnb1121]

Tony witch do you prefer the 120xp rachet or 90 Please respond an why...

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha that's very hard. I really enjoy both. The 90 is great bc it has a nice fine tooth count and comes in a locking flex and comfort grip locking flex. And the 120xp has a really low arc swing and still has amazing strength but doesn't come in locking comfort grip for some reason

[@johnb1121]

@@TonyTheTechnician Thanks

[@ratchetwise440]

@@TonyTheTechnician I enjoy the detented positioning in my 84 GW and Wright flexers.

[@shiningstaer]

Sk x frame wrenches have triple paws. It’s something outrageous like 240 position

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yes indeed!! I have actually always wanted those wrenches but it was after I already owned like 10 sets of wrenches so I just haven't been able to justify buying them yet lol

[@ballista7367]

I have both metric and standard. My God are they smooth and extremely tough. I rearely use them though because they aren't offset unfortunately

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@ballista7367 oh ya I know what you mean. Great to hear though 👍

[@MrSupernova111]

I saw them online today by chance. They look spectacular I put them on my list.

[@v26224]

I like my 120xp but I find it to be a bit tight in the head, I hope it loosens up with use. I still find myself grabbing my ancient, unidentifiable, course tooth ratchet that i was planning or replacing just because it is so much looser.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

The 120xp should not be tight at all. I would maybe email or contact gearwrench or see if you can get it swapped bc it should have very little drag. All of mine are very smooth 👍

[@v26224]

TonyTheTechnician it not bad, it just not what I am used to. It's not my "old" ratchet. Kinda like a favourite shirt you can't get rid of or something

[@donotrobme9295]

Love your opinion on tools and detailing. The drinking at the beginning looks a little cheesy in my opinion but maybe just cuz it’s new to yiur intro last couple vids. Keep up the great vids regardless. My .02

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha it's all good. Thank you Im really glad you enjoy the videos.

[@donotrobme9295]

TonyTheTechnician I love your vids!!! Easy to take advice on someone who details and lives the ocd lifestyle on cleaning and organizing your tools etc. thx u r the bewt

[@MrSupernova111]

I agree with this comment. Maybe have a professional editor include a more stylistic approach to taking a drink with your intro. Either way, the information is great. Thanks!

[@donotrobme9295]

@@MrSupernova111 the video and this guys info I take to the bank. His earlier videos Showing how clean and organized he is. I’d hire him everyone over my mechanics. The guys working on my vehicles look like Walmart lube tech drop outs which is how I started watching videos so I could get tools and work on my own vehicles

[@MrSupernova111]

@@donotrobme9295 . No disagreement there. I bought my GW 90T after watching one of his reviews on the set and bought many others due to other great youtubers. Like you, I prefer to do the job myself to save money and make sure its done correctly. There is still a lot to learn for me and many more tools to get so I'll be watching future videos in this channel. Cheers!

[@taylorlong65]

Can you swap 3/8 anvil to a 1/4 ratchet?

[@user-xk6pf5ym2o]

Why？Also swap 1/2 anvil to 3/8 ratchet？

[@juanquiceno6561]

I don't know what set to buy any recommendations

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Whichever one you like the most. They are all great ratchets

[@HydeMyJekyll]

I recently got a set of the 90 tooth locking flex heads, really very happy with them.

[@juanquiceno6561]

@@HydeMyJekyll I got some 90 tooth after this review they have been brilliant. My favorite is the small 3/8. Tight spaces no problems gearwrench just created a smaller ratchet not too long ago kind of like snap ons. And im definitely buying but the 90 teeth are remarkable. Highly recommended to anyone

[@MrSupernova111]

@@juanquiceno6561 . I think that particular set doesn't have the locking mechanism. If true, is that an issue for you?

[@bakkencutter189]

Hey Tony. You know what fits perfect in the tekton 1/4" set case? The knipex 5" pliers wrench. Its makes it a great kit. No need for a set of wrenches cause it opens wider than the set goes. Perfect grab and go around the house or in the yard. The 5" cobra pliers will fit in there with it also.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha very nice. I do like how they leave that space for other tools. Good thinking

[@bakkencutter189]

@@TonyTheTechnician I even tossed in some bits to along with a stubby ratchet and a flex head ratchet. All fits in the compartment.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@bakkencutter189 very nice 👍

[@fantasticleese]

I Appreciate you

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you

[@Toolaholic7]

They are good ratchets,the people saying they are the same as the Matco ratchets are wrong.Koon Trucking's Matco dealer shown the differences between them and are not the same tearing them apart showing them.Was shown on his latest Matco video on Saturday

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I know what you mean they do have the differences 👍 I still think these would be good for saving money over the matco ratchets though

[@truckerpeterose]

They are not identical but very close in design and functionality. I would think Gearwrench has earned just as good of a reputation as most tool truck ratchets on the market. I broke a 120xp one time and I couldn’t believe the amount of force I had applied. It was a situation where I knew what was gonna happen and still went for it.

[@Toolaholic7]

His dealer said they are good ratchets if the person does not want to buy the Matco versions

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@truckerpeterose haha ya I think we have all been in those situations. And I completely agree and even though the ratchets are actually different. They still have other tools that are identical and matco has to do certain tools that are there own style to stand out and they are both great tools just priced differently for different customer bases. Gearwrench is definitely a good way to go if looking to save a little

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@Toolaholic7 exactly completely agree 👍

[@ibrahimeltony4865]

Why is the 90T is more expensive than 120xp? Is the 90T is stronger or what?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I think it's mainly because they are so new

[@ibrahimeltony4865]

@@TonyTheTechnician Good point.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

I like a rachet to ratchet. I own about 4 srag roller designs that have no backlash whatsoever. I don't really like them. It is reasuring to have a good click. The fine double pawl designs don't give me that. High tooth count is not important as long as they work like they do. I have no backlash sprag ratchets for that. A reassuring click lets me count down the threads, making sure no studs are pulling or nuts stripping out.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I have tried the toothless ratchets and for me I just can't use them. I don't like not hearing the click and feeling the gears as I work. It's just very awkward to me.

[@jessebuck90]

Tactile feedback is an underappreciated aspect of a good ratchet. Specs put the window, it has to feel good in the hand and good in action.

[@legros731]

So you count to 120 for each turn and most bolt need like 10 turn before it's tight so you count to 1200 for each bolt you must not be doing much work in a day lol

[@jeffmitchell72]

I keep wondering why they don't make a 120xp with a locking flex head. I want both of these, and would make them myself if I could. I was hoping your video might show that 120xp guts could be dropped into a 84T or 90T body so I could have both, but alas that won't work. I wonder what the dimensions of the Snap-On Duel 80 guts are, and how much that repair kit is. Maybe Snap-On Duel 80 guts would fit in a GW 84T or 90T body???

[@saturnmedia1]

Hey Tony, why does it say “180 tooth” in the title? None of these have 180 teeth.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Bc with these gears you can make them into 180 position ratchet

[@jeffmitchell72]

You didn't watch the whole video

[@saturnmedia1]

@@jeffmitchell72 I can’t remember, as it was 8 months ago, but I believe I did. These ratchets do not have 180 teeth on one gear, regardless of it having 180 positions.

[@jeffmitchell72]

@@saturnmedia1 nobody said on one gear. The 120xp is marketed as 120 without 120 teeth on one gear, so clearly you are being picky and understand what is being said.

[@saturnmedia1]

@@jeffmitchell72 Read the words “180 tooth”. The 120xp doesn’t advertise itself as having 120 teeth, because it doesn’t, it has 120 positions, and it is advertised as so! You can’t call a ratchet that doesn’t have 180 teeth, a 180 tooth ratchet. That would be lying, fraudulent claims, and false advertising.

[@ChevyBlazerBoy]

The title says 180 tooth. Click bait! Lol

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Lmao hey come on now I showed a 168 POSITION Ratchet and a 180 POSITION Ratchet haha it's possible 😂👍

[@ChevyBlazerBoy]

@@TonyTheTechnician or a 180 flex head ratchet?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@ChevyBlazerBoy lol both 👍

[@drewcole9989]

Wtf is 1/10 of an inch

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Same as 10/100 or 100/1000 of an inch. Never done decimal places?

[@GearheadOutlaw]

1 / 10 = 0.1" or 2.54 mm