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Amazon Affiliate links below GearWrench 80304 13 Pc. 1/4" Drive 6 Point Deep Metric Socket Set amzn.to/2xvZJw9 GearWrench 80554S 14-Piece 3/8-Inch Drive 6-Point Mid Length Socket Set Metric amzn.to/2NqDn9S GEARWRENCH 80311 12 Piece 1/4-Inch Drive 6 Point Flex Metric Socket Set amzn.to/2NnDHGF GEARWRENCH 9520 10 Piece Metric Stubby Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set amzn.to/2LBv0Gf GearWrench 80552 14 Pc. 3/8" Drive 6 Point Metric Standard Socket Set amzn.to/2X8NXSE GEARWRENCH 85988 12 Piece Ratcheting Wrench Metric XL GearBox Set amzn.to/2XiGNA8 GearWrench 9602 16-Piece Reversible Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set, Metric amzn.to/2Lw3yJJ GearWrench 9412 12 Piece Metric Ratcheting Wrench Set amzn.to/2LzxzIu GearWrench 81230F 4 Piece Full Polish Flex Handle Ratchet Set amzn.to/2xnD4C4 GearWrench 3680 Ratcheting Wrench Serpentine Belt Tool amzn.to/2X9l9cB

[@davidkanengieter]

Really like that you're spotlighting alternative brands. The Internet makes it so much easier to research, buy and save a butt load of money on tools. When I started out, the choices were tool trucks, Sears, or questionable junk from the local hardware store.

[@sterlingmaxima101]

Some of the best wrenches I ever bought. Gearwrench with the zero offset on the other end. 🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@dirtracingfan8742]

I’d say that has been one of the most effective tool designs of the last 20 years. Changed the industry

[@snyderstrailsidedesignchad6854]

I actually had a Gearwrench truck come to my shop just like SnapOn. It was awesome quality tools at affordable prices. Too bad the dealer was lazy and thought selling tools was an “easy” job. Only made it a year......

[@stevenfarley6909]

Snap on's new ratchet wrenches are way thinner and the teeth are finer. I don't have a full set. I just bought the sizes I need because sometimes the gearwrench head is too fat.

[@asdasd-ni8eg]

Plus being able to swap rotation is very handy when your not paying attention.

[@jaydee2620]

Gearwrench chrome 6 point sockets are probably the best bang for the buck in the entire industry. No skips and shallow broach on the deep sockets. All I have and use for 1/4 and 3/8.

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Like you I got on the gearwrench when they first came out. And haven't looked back.

[@BGGarage]

I love my xl gearwrench flexhead wrenches but have broken a few of the inner rings already, and this is just home mechanic stuff. But...i do use them almost exclusively for everythibg. Break free with fixed and then work it off with flex ratcheting. I like that they came out with the 21 22 and 24mm XL too. Really nice for alignment work

[@mikeshinyama9077]

About 8 years ago I bought a set of non ratcheting combination wrenches. 6-24 non skip then to 32 skip set. They were doing a promo to where you gor free stubby sae and metric with it for 150. And they have been excellent havnt had a need to upgrade

[@MattSadis]

I work in a fleet shop for a local railroad, and before we got our government deal with Matco the tools and boxes provided for us were Gearwrench. Only problem we had were their breaker bars. Warranty by mail took a long time, but we still have all the tool sets.

[@Fordrally89]

I love those gearwrench 0 offset ratcheting wrenches. I waited years to buy my own set (8mm-24mm) great for suspension jobs, brakes, belts, alignments...wonderful set

[@papi-champoo6033]

Agreed, I have to buy the extra extension set to complete mine, but if I buy the metric I have to buy the SAE. LOL 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Blackmage50]

So true. I wrench on equipment every once in a while and they're holding up well. Transmissions is what I actually do but sometimes you help out buddies.

[@willyqueen4066]

Thanks great video and my son is 15 he wants to be a mechanic . I been buying him tools for gifts .

[@PaulysAuto]

Gearwrench is the way to go! You're on point about buying larger sized wrenches outside of the tool trucks! I love buying tools from Menards, Northern Hydraulics, or Amazon ofcourse, doesn't matter, guys gotta look around for the best price before racking up the tool truck debt. Great video Mike!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I started using GearWrench way back, now my man Dale brings his big GearWrench truck to our shop. He used to be my Snap On dealer, lol. Just got the giant 3 wrench set for alignments. Also bought a 21mm for $14.00 that was $70 something on the Snap On truck, same warranty.

[@jonsimmons3507]

I bought a set of gear wrench in 97 and they are still working.

[@pelotas56]

My first tools I bought and I still have 20yrs ago when I started as the shop quicky was a set of gearwrench wrenches. Back then I was mind blown on how they added a rachet on the wrench.

[@ZetaN7]

I probably dropped a grand or more on gearwrench tools and will be continuing to in the coming future. Just dropped $300 worth in chrome sockets alone for 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2. Really happy with the quality and affordability.

[@nismo2070]

I still have most of my original metric Gearwrench wrench set. They have held up better than the Blue point ratcheting wrenches I own. Great video!

[@CopCat34]

Great video. I have GearWrench ratcheting wrenches in both metric and SAE. I bought them at Sears when they had a huge sale. I bought the 27mm and 24mm at Amazon. They are good tools.

[@canadiantrucker9574]

I bought into Gearwrench about 4 years ago. They are still shiny and new looking. I use them frequently. I'm a home DIY. I bought off Amazon. Much more selection and competitive pricing

[@meabob]

I got a Gearwrench belt tool set for $29 when a store was closing. Exact same set with Matco's name is $165. I love it.

[@karlstephenson776]

Thank you for the good videos. I am a student mechanic and your videos have help me in tool purchases.

[@rustyjeep2469]

All of my chrome sockets in 1/4” and 3/8” are Gearwrench, I use their flex ratchets in all sizes, and have the flex head ratcheting wrenches as well. I love my Gearwrench tools! Awesome value and I haven’t broken any yet. I have another brand’s impact sockets in 8/10/12 mm but for any other size I use the Gearwrench chrome sockets on my M12 Fuel 1/4” impact and they hold up just fine.

[@azaelramos8213]

My main set of wrenches are the 120xp combination with the flex head. Been using then for 4 years and they’ve held up great. Very solid ratcheting mechanism, never had a skip. Only issues is the flex head starts flopping around when you put some torque on the smaller wrenches, but that’s common in any flex head.

[@louiscates6975]

I have the two sets of extra long wrenches that you displayed the Gear Wrench and Snap On and use both depending on the job at hand. Both are great.

[@renner8668]

Long time supporter of gearwrench as well. Best ratcheting wrenches IMO for the price hands down. Also a big fan of the different ratchet styles again for the price you can't beat them.

[@biggiefitz6275]

Around where l live if you leave damn near anything in the back of the truck, it ends up gone before sundown. Damn shit I love Gearwrench though. Great video!

[@gregblau8082]

I love some gearwrench especially the sockets. When I was starting out my first real tool purchase was a 3/8 metric set in a hansen tray and they're still my go to. Next was those original wrenches and again still using them. I recently got the rail with all the different 10mms. Super convenient for working on Asian cars.

[@youbreakemwefixem7209]

Bought the Mac Tools flex head set many years ago. Still going strong after almost daily use!

[@nelsonnarciso1791]

Love my gear wrench tools. Have then fired years and outlasted truck tools of today. Great video my friend.

[@tommater2724]

Bought same metric and sae years ago the metric set was so new they didn’t offer a full set but the blow molded case had open spots for the future wrenches coming out there over 15 yrs old

[@chadkershaw6824]

I totally agree i have tons of gearwrench stuff. Sockets, wrenches, speciality tools. And i have never had a problem. Also VIM tools are awesome.

[@truckerpeterose]

Those extra long double box end ratcheting wrenches are the best wrenches I’ve ever used. Can’t understand what I did before I bought them.

[@johngibson3594]

I have a lot of older gearwrench stuff from when they first came out. I loved the ratchet wrench after first use and the time saved was great compared to a regular wrench. Thanks FRM

[@wyattoneable]

Thanks Mike. Snap-On has competition for sure. Us DIY guys just don't need the high end stuff so Gearwrench has been a good alternative.

[@jeffcomer8317]

Got alot of gear wrench and some Snap-on stuff. Really like gear wrench. Got a set of the extra long wrench ordered.

[@jamessikes5369]

Still have my original gearwrench set from almost 15 years ago, use them daily and they still havent let me down. I have had the 10mm and 13mm warranted a couple times

[@ghostmonkey0432]

I bought the Mac Tools precision torque set stubby and regular because I was totally unaware of gear wrench but man oh man I must say I love me some gear wrench

[@thomasfedrich9116]

Most of my chrome sockets are gearwrench, some of my rachets are gearwrench and all of my wrenches are gearwrench. Even the non racheting ones. Cant beat them for the price.

[@BADD400]

One of the best tool invention is a ratcheting wrench

[@MrAruba62]

I wanna say 95% of my wrenches are gearwrench and I’m extremely happy with them. Another one of my co workers has all chrome gearwrench sockets and he loves them hasn’t broken one yet.

[@patrickleonard5034]

My Matco dealer actually gave up matco and now runs a gear-wrench truck! I deal with snap on and Cornwell still but I’ve been picking up some decent GW stuff I personally am not a huge fan of those chrome swivels i just don’t like the U-joint style! However I got a set of their impact swivels and I love them! Guy I work with has The snap-on swivels and I honestly think the GW set gets in more places and out performs them! I also recommend the GW ratchets to all the up and coming techs out there! You can buy a set of 3 for the price of 1 matco or snap on and I think that there pretty close if not as good quality!

[@jaywebb0113]

i have the blue point set of ratcheting reversible wrenches up to 19mm, i added 21, 22, 24 and 27 gear wrench ratcheting wrenches for front end stuff. and then i bought the stubby gear wrench ratcheting set. my sockets are all snap on , i have napa, kobalt, harbor freight sockets as back up sockets ( standard sockets ) that i used til i upgraded to snap on sets. but i hang on to them cuz well if i break the snap on or lose it, i have backups to keep on working. over all i have all brands of tools i buy what i need to buy from the tool trucks and things i dont think i need to spend that kind of money on i buy from hardware stores, northern tool , harbor frieght, etc , alot from OTC online, amazon online, summit racing online. some things its worth investing in via tool trucks for that warranty and quality , some tools you dont use that often or worry about get else where and save $$$

[@fuzzytek2794]

I have my original sets from the mid '90's (same sets you have). I've had to replace my 10mm and 12 mm once, but i still use them always. Funny thing is that my Snappy dealer actually sold them on his truck and promoted them all the way up till Snappy had their own sets.

[@mharradine57]

Heck yeah. I've got their 8-25mm xl box ends and love them. Around the holidays you can get the set for like $150! Just sold my long snap on double box end long set today actually, non ratcheting.

[@niteninja0133]

I got a shit ton of gearwrench ratchets. Both full sets of the XLs. The flex head ones all them love them alot best for the price

[@lefthandedarcher2126]

The gearwrench 120 xp 3/8 ratchet is by far my favorite

[@WrecklessEnterainment]

I feel like some one needs to shine some light on Sunex tools. I have a set of their impact sockets and impact swivels and let me tell you they’re are IDENTICAL to the Matco ADV impact sockets and swivels. I’m literally almost every way. They’re awesome for a price and I’ve used the crap out of them!

[@papi-champoo6033]

I'm so glad you used the "toight like a tiger." 😂🤣

[@MrAnonymousRandom]

There are certain things where there's a cheaper GW version of a Matco tool like the locking flex head ratchets. But other than that, for basic tools, there are even cheaper options out there that work fine that I would rather buy.

[@johnlong5899]

Love the magnetic spark plug socket set.

[@schwazelbacher]

We actually had a gearwrench tool truck come by for a few weeks!

[@hammerhead6537]

You know, I just thought of something. If QVC started selling tools you would be perfect for the job. Kind of Like the show In The Kitchen With David. But, In The Shop With The Flat Rate Master. I think that would make one helluva show. Thanks for the videos always interesting!

[@patrickrich9976]

hammer head QVC used to sell craftsman tools with David a few years ago

[@hammerhead6537]

@@patrickrich9976 I did not know that. Some how I cannot picture David selling tools, I also cannot picture David being hot and sweaty with greasy hands LOL. Thanks for that interesting tidbit of info.

[@papi-champoo6033]

This 0 degree wrenches are also good for alignments especially that 18mm for European vehicles in the rear.

[@marcophilhom6844]

I got gear wrench truck around my way. Bought couple things very happy with it. Good prices

[@billbeckett1021]

Have to admit it but they do make an excellent tool for the price. Can't remember how long I have had them for. I actually have multiple sets and have little complaints.

[@DryestBirch]

I was a little disappointed with the long Gearwrench, they have a lot of flex compared to my zero offset Mac wrenches. My 1/4” chrome and impact sets are GW and they’re great though.

[@patrickrich9976]

If you notice a lot the of the Matco tools is rebranded gear wrench or kd Which is also sold a Napa oreallys. Autozone and advance I’m a professional mechanic have a small shop at home I want my money to to stay in my bank account instead or paying tool trucks. I would look at the item I want and research the item and part number you would be surprised. I’m stuck till I pay my snap on box off but I learned so much trying to pay the loan off lol

[@fernandoaguila8901]

I've had gear wrench since the jump. They are great wrenches.

[@patrickrich9976]

Nowadays a lot of tools is rebranded so different companies could have a part Like gear wrench is made by apex tools Or dannar tools The lisle cooperation Which if you noticed some of the tools sell for more money under the tool truck brands compared to buying outright online

[@dgkparasite1037]

I bought a 32 piece ratcheting set which has the stubbys and regular sized ones for $60 from sears

[@dirtracingfan8742]

I LOVE me some gearwrench! I’d definitely look into investing into their tool brand lineup if I need further tools

[@BDauto86]

I have sae/mm, locking flex mm, there 1/4 and 3/8 socket sets/seivel sets and 3/8impact set....no complaints at all. Like u said there affordable and actually decent quality. Ill comtinue to buy more. Good video frm.

[@ozzstars_cars]

I like GearWrench tools. Work well and get the job done. Now if I could figure out how to fix cars I could use them. Haha Nice vid Mike.

[@meanodustino9563]

All the chrome sockets i own are GEARWRENCH 12 and 6pt you can’t go wrong when an ENTIRE set is $200?! For 1/2 And cheaper for 3/8 and 1/4. Love that they give you ratchets as well. But the ratchets i have broken few. 84t ain’t great maybe 120xp are better?

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Gearwrench and WRIGHT not snap on! unless its 4 ratchets, you should try the long flex head 120xp version of those long gearbox wrenches, I also have the long strait ones and love them!

[@jdub229r]

Yota Doug's Tool Collecting Channel don't forget Carlyle & Tekton too, unbelievable value.

[@matthewslauenwhite7277]

Glad to see you in a goofy mood today. Last video I watched was the crush washer rant and I thought you was gonna pop a vain on that one

[@7UpYors]

You are a Smart buyer like me. All my tools are from GearWrench. I dont buy SnapOn or MATCO tools. I do however have SnapOn 1/2 air gun and Matco tool box. But thats all from them.

[@blakewaddell451]

I like these my dad broke 3 of my Flex-head Gearwrench and they sent me new ones and didn’t want the old ones back lol

[@nitrous07me]

I love GEARWRENCH, I got them 1/4 wobbly sockets too, there was no way I was spending +$350 for those

[@ninjanerdbjjandfitness9544]

I'm probably getting those or the set by Capri.

[@niallcosgrove5596]

Gearwrench make pretty good tools

[@donaldhollums3278]

I have the Gearwrench, reversible ratcheting wrench sets in Metric and SAE. The first time I used the 1/2" wrench the innards of the ratcheting end fell out, fortunately I was able to warranty it. I've have had the mechanism on the 14mm lock up a few times. I told myself, "Self, don't buy anymore Gearwrench!" With that being said the Gearwench 3/8", swivel-head ratchet I ordered should be in early next week. So, it's either Everything Man-made will break or I'm a glutton for punishment. Which do you reckon, FRM? If the woes continue with the ratchet I'll throw it away and go to NAPA and get the Carlyle version.

[@ferrarimatt1]

I own mac gear wrench set in metric and standard thsst are flex head and a 6 point love those on Audi cars.

[@XXGunzNClipzXx]

Gear wrench has a tool truck back in MD when I lived there lol but yeah they are good I like em

[@robertschultz9260]

Gearwrench makes great tools. You will still need a set of high end wrenches to abuse, their wrenches are too soft. I have the OG, reversible, 120xp, and flex heads of the OG and 120xp.

[@kurtiscal3msetccdwell618]

Those gearwrench 120xp ones with the flex head side with the ratchet in it and the fixed side set are absolutely awful. I bought them and tried them for the last few months and I dont know if I got a bad batch or what because every single fastener hex head I used those wrenches on rounded off. I'm sending mine back.

[@elioselectric468]

Those original Gearwrench sets are very rare and were made much better, shame about the metric set. I have a set from the early 2000's and compared it to sets from now. The ratcheting mechanism is much smoother, the open ends have tighter tolerances and even the color of the metal is different. Just curious, is there an A on them? I believe this is a date code.

[@weldingjunkie]

Great video Mike, love gear wrench -I bought the Metric reg racheting set I bought off amazon 8mm-22mm set I got it for $61 cannot beat it. The link is wrong it says Apex just wanted to let you know... Jay

[@lastwithpaganblood87]

Welding Junkie Apex makes Gearwrench.

[@patrickleonard5034]

And too answer your question about why guys would buy gear wrench from the tool Trucks! I’m thinking it’s the reason why you buy anything from a tool truck (besides quality) it’s the fact you can make that 30$ weekly payment! I’ve been turning wrench for a long time but I sold my tools and got out of it professionally for a long time! So this year when I stared out again I had to start low and prove my self! And I didn’t start with a very high pay rate that’s for sure! And yeah I would Have got a lot of stuff off line and saved 100s of $$$$s buy I didn’t have the upfront scratch to do so! So I had to do it the old fashioned way and make my 40$ a week payment to all the tool Trucks! Is it the best way? No absolutely not!!! But some times it’s the only way! Anyway happy 4th buddy I love this channel keep up the great content

[@JoesAutoElectric]

Great video man!!! Loved it! gear Wrench is a great company. I have tons of their stuff and love it all. It appears at the time of watching this video, 7 Snap on distributors were already here lolol.

[@mesa50w]

man great channel! i found it today and have been binge watching lol

[@felixf5211]

I have GW wrenches, sockets, ratchets - no complaints. OTOH, their files are terrible. Awful. As such, I simply don't buy them. Was considering their tap and die set, but feel like I shouldn't take a chance. If they can't harden files well, would the taps be different?

[@lynyrd583]

Good spotlight. I would add that they're not just an alternative, they are the same as some Tool truck tools. Gearwrench is mad by Apex Tool Group who also makes many Matco tools, especially ratcheting wrenches. It has been a production deal for most Matco branded tools that are no longer has made in the USA. I have USA Made Matco Ratcheting wrenches made in the Danaher days which are different. I also have Matco and Gearwrench ratcheting . . . identical. Any rebranded, non-usa made tool sold by a Tool Truck brand, whether it be Snap-On, Matco, Cornwell, is purely a lie and a con.

[@buickspecial57]

Only reason Snap on and MAC stay in business cuz there are people who still waste their money on them. Crazy over priced when there tools like gearwrench that are just as good no difference between a gearwrench wrench and a snap on, ive tried them both

[@kendallas3705]

I bought the big set of GW Metric ratchet wrenches because the price of the SO is crazy. I am very disappointed with them. The reversing lever is sticking on the 12, 17, and 21 and causes the gear to bind. Is anyone else out there having this problem? None of my older GW ratchet wrenches had this problem. After the frustration I bit the bullet and got the SO and I love them.. I also have the metric & sae 1/4 sockets and have been quite satisfied with them.

[@tjturner4461]

Gearwrnch has a truck now

[@aitf99]

Awesome video as always. Love your content !! Always great info. Experience shows and means a lot.

[@inverseuniverse5727]

I usually buy 8mm and 10mm 6 at a time .

[@bsasteve]

Thanks

[@jasonclark5484]

Thanks for the video, feel free to be goofy any time.

[@brian_youtube]

I appreciate your content, but I would find it more helpful if you did tool reviews using the tool in your work environment. I mean, show me how it works. A lot can be said by simply watching it in use and the response from the user while using it. You mentioned oil changes, show me how you use those wrenches, in action, and why you prefer it to other methods. Cheers!

[@johnb1121]

Gear wrench an harbor freight is really the only way to go as a mechanic in 2021...

[@pimpinpenz]

You crack me up, Dont buy snap on with a snap on hat on! Hahahaha. Good video man. Keep up the good work man!

[@flatratemaster]

Well, the only non tool truck hat i have is from a cigar company🤷‍♂️

[@pimpinpenz]

Hahaha I’m only poking at you. Keep up the good videos

[@WBOS72]

Hey Mike - nice video. How about a vid on a scan tool for the diy’er? Maybe in the $500 range? Thanks.

[@flatratemaster]

The problem for me is i don't own anything in that range, and no one wants to send me one for a video

[@kurtiscal3msetccdwell618]

Is that spline drive worth a damn when breaking bolts loose? I've got both sets of ICON double box ends one with the ratcheting flex ends and one with fixed ends but I would like to get this set of wrenches because they would do both functions in single wrenches.

[@jasonpaddock3580]

My OCD will not allow me to have multiple tool brands, they all have to matchy, matchy

[@canadiantrucker9574]

Agreed. My OCD goes into overdrive if I lose a socket. I seriously have to shutdown work until that renegade socket is found.

[@nate851]

Craig Be hahaha! Same

[@canadiantrucker9574]

@@nate851 and another pet peeve is these companies that sell incomplete wrench sets (like missing the 16 and 20 mm wrenches). Thank God for Amazon or I would go nuts

[@nate851]

Craig Be true, I got a really got deal on some SAE gearwrench 0deg offset from Napa but much to my dismay realized it was missing 11/16” 7/8” 13/16” 15/16” 1”

[@canadiantrucker9574]

@@nate851 2 companies I know of that sell complete sets are Sunex and Grey Pneumatic. But the Grey Pneumatic are pricey.

[@MD-173]

First, Great Vids, Thanks for doing them. Can you review the Gearwrench Flex head ratchet set?

[@jamesdoyle9220]

I like the brand very much. I was told that the ones sold in discount stores have a different ratchet mechanism than the “premium” ones sold on the tool trucks. Is there any truth to that? My favorites are my double-box end gearwrenches. I couldn’t see buying combination wrenches when I have plenty of wrenches with open-ends

[@william38022]

What about the flex head ratchet’s the 120 XP’s are they any good really truly????

[@flatratemaster]

Yes