Modifying an ICON 1/4 Ratchet to a 3/8 Drive: Epic Tool Upgrade!

🔧 *Transforming a 1/4" Drive Ratchet into a 3/8" Drive Small Body Ratchet - Ultimate Modification Guide!* 🔧
Welcome to another exciting video! In today’s project, I’ll be showing you how to modify an ICON 1/4" drive ratchet into a 3/8" drive small body ratchet. With this rebuild kit from TEKTON
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This upgrade combines the compact size of a small body ratchet with the versatility of a 3/8" drive-perfect for tackling those tricky spots where space is tight!
*What You’ll See:*
- **Step-by-Step Modification**: Watch as I walk you through the entire process of converting the drive size, including detailed explanations of each step.
- **Tools and Tips**: Get insights on the tools and techniques required for a smooth transformation.
- **Before and After**: See the comparison of the original and modified ratchet and how it performs in action.
Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast looking to enhance your tool collection or just curious about tool modifications, this video has got you covered. Dive into this hands-on project with me and learn how to make your own custom ratchet!
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[@TheGreyguse]

I'm the guy from the original post on Facebook, nice video brother. I'm glad to see this being a thing! Have a great day

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Thanks for posting it. It definitely adds more functionality, at least for the things I typically do.

[@gtcam723]

I’m now wondering if this is doable with the 1/4” compact stubby

[@kwats6510]

It may have been mentioned but Astro sells a few ratchets that are 1/4 bodies with 3/8 drive. Quality tool and no assembly required.

[@25centsapop]

I've snipped the last ringlet of the spring off for the pawl engagement and it makes the backdrag just that little bit lighter and it's a dream for free tightening bolts

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Nice, I might try that

[@leeb9988]

Thanks for posting, don't know why but I'm really enjoying these ratchet mods.

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

No problem, thanks for watching. I'm really enjoying them as well.

[@jessebarraza6039]

Thank you!! I ordered a few repair kits. I've have a ratchet with a chipped pawl for about 15 years. 👍👍

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Right on!

[@JimmyYahteez]

Great video, thanks!

[@PapasHobbyGarage]

Great video !!

[@Volksoner619]

Tekton also sells small body 3/8 ratchets. $85 for a 3”, 6”, and 6” flex. Unfortunately they don’t offer them in comfort grip yet. You could diy it though. I did the mod on a 9”. It’s pretty sweet.

[@JCS1069]

Well that’s cool I guess I know what I’m doing today. Thanks for the tip 👍

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

No problem thanks for watching

[@saucyg6371]

Wonder if it’d work on quinn

[@JimP419]

I like it! Love useful mods keep up the good content

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Thanks!

[@SetAside777]

Nice mod👍. You shuffled everything around repeatedly like a carney with the cup game. Couldn't the ratchets just have stayed in one place on the bench? 😉😂

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Gotta keep you on your toes

[@craigdave3266]

I got the smallest ratchet I found and I welded a 3/8 drive to it it's half the size of the icon 1/4 I love my ratchet had it many years and I have a 1/4 ratchet 1/2 converter I had to mill it to fit take forever to make but faster than waiting for Amazon

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Right on

[@MrSilvervw]

Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Thanks!

[@lbahr11]

Why not buy the kit and the ratchet from Tekton? That’s what I did. I like Tekton’s comfort grip ratchet’s much better than my Snap On comfort grip’s.

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

You definitely could. I just had these ratchets already after Harbor Freight had a big sale on them.

[@gtcam723]

Personally, I just don’t like their rat hets themselves. 100% positive it’s the freakin groove they use.

[@drew5992]

Cool video!

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Thanks!

[@gonzalolopez7199]

excelente informacion saludos

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Thanks

[@mario7mag]

Freaking sweet!!

[@Omnivorous1One]

Does this work with both the low profile & regular 1/4 drive ratchets?

[@FusionBoost2.0]

Can you just change the main gear? Or need to change the pawls as well

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Just the main gear needs to be swapped

[@RetroPyroP71]

What is the washer for? None of mine have that.

[@vade7424]

I was hoping it would work on the non swivel head. Not into swive head rachets.

[@chriscalderin6677]

Tekton has them and a better warranty because the warranty is whoever has the tool not just the original buyer

[@ghostdog662]

Nice video! Do you know how much thickness you are shaving off by using the 1/4" body compared to the normal 3/8"?

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Just measured, the normal 3/8 is 1-1/8" deep and 1-5/16" wide and the new 3/8" small body is 15/16" deep and 7/8" wide (roughly, I measured with a tape measure).

[@PapasHobbyGarage]

So my question is do you think Icon and Tekton made in same place

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Yea, I think for this particular ratchet, yes, I think they source from the same company. I would think a lot of the ratchets made in Taiwan come from the same place.

[@marioj3766]

Add to cart, ✔️ 😊

[@kylecooksey4820]

i wish i had seen this before i bought the snap on version for $130, i was actually trying to look online for the icon stuff before i bought the snap on, its broken now cause they taper the anvil on the bottom so it snapped off

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Dang sorry man

[@liveupmatt]

So how hard was the removal of the pin that held the ratchet head or the 1/2" square drive? I see what looks like a lot of blue Loctite on the pin. Was it as simple as you show on the video or did you remove it first then put it back in and video it its removal for illustration purposes?

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

No quite sure what you're referring to. I didn't remove the head, I only swapped out the 1/4" anvil with a 3/8"

[@danimal173]

He might have had a real fun night and was stewing about the video he watched right before yours. Lol.

[@chrisjones6002]

Sadly those kits are out of stock. They are probably wondering why so many have sold lately.

[@andrewstankiewicz4760]

They’ve made ratchets like that for over 20 years. I have some that’s nothing new.

[@chrisryansworkshop7519]

Awesome!

[@tonydodd2428]

Lol you’re a really smart man😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RamboBlood-bw8ey]

That harbor freight grease is what Snap On uses in their tools believe it or not. Same grease.

[@tonydodd2428]

It’s called super lube you can buy it anywhere it’s used for all kinds of stuff lol it’s not harbor freight grease

[@RamboBlood-bw8ey]

@@tonydodd2428 ya I know that. It reads that it's from harbor freight not made by harbor freight. Meaning you can get it from harbor freight