Review Revisit: Harbor Freight Icon Ratchets Version 2.0

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In this video I revisit the Harbor Freight Icon Ratchets. This is the revised 2.0 version if you will. These ratchets originally came out about 18 months ago. When I initially reviewed these ratchets they had issues with the mechanisms locking up prompting a soft recall of all of the 3/8 flex head Icon ratchets nation wide.
Link to the original video on these Icon ratchets: • Icon Ratchet Vs. Snap ...
I'm happy to say that after an 18 month wait the 3/8ths flex head Icon ratchets have been fixed and work flawlessly. This is what these tools should have been from the start. Perhaps Harbor Freight will look into doing some proper testing before releasing tools in the future.
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@RepairGeek 3 года назад

What are your thoughts on these Icon Ratchets guys? So, far this one has been great so far and as you saw in the video, I haven't been gentle to it. Personally, I don't feel like the Snap-On's, Icons or even the Gearwrench's are leaps and bound better than any other ratchets on the market. Mostly it just comes down to personal preference and what feels "right" to you. Links to the ratchets in this video: GearWrench ratchet set: amzn.to/2XizjxL Icon Ratchet in this video: www.harborfreight.com/merchan... Snap-On: shop.snapon.com/product/Dual-... My Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/repairgeek Help support the channel, buy using my Amazon links As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases and your cost is exactly the same.

@kevinfrye1822 3 года назад

I like the icon ratchets there not the best but it's the closest your going to get the old days off Sears craftsman where you walk right in and get a new one . Let's face it harbor freight has made leaps and bounds compared to what they sold 15 to 20 years ago . Don't get me wrong they still have some things not worth buying but you take the good with the bad .

@PistonHonda87 3 года назад

I like most of Icon's stuff, for the price point and geographic convenience, I'll take it. Icon is updating all their chrome sockets from chrome vanadium to chrome molybdenum. Which they should have done in the first place. Industry standard among quality tools. The sockets precision were great, better precision than Snap on or SK. But were softer than hot shit. I'll have to abuse all mine and warranty them :p

@PistonHonda87 3 года назад

@@kevinfrye1822 I first walked into a harbor freight back in 2010. Everything was dead dog shit. Walked in last year. A lot of dead dog shit but some good stuff now. Their titanium welders are great for beginners, hobbyists and some low level pro stuff.

@kevinfrye1822 3 года назад

@@PistonHonda87 The Vulcan welders are holding up well that my buddies have bought but I'll stick with my Miller. It's hit and miss with some things there . I wouldn't give one of this POS Chicago welders to my worse enemy . I never seen a a/c flux welder till harbor freight and people wonder why flux welding got a bad name lol .

@PistonHonda87 3 года назад

@@kevinfrye1822 My high school shop teacher bought a chicago electric welder, lasted about 2 months. Someday I am going to upgrade to a Hobart (miller sister company slightly cheaper).

@paulclinton6567 3 года назад

Enjoyed your honest video! I would like to share with my experience with Snap On ratchets. My Dad used a Snap On 3/8” drive ratchet on his project cars and gifted the ratchet to me as I started my career in Aviation as an aircraft mechanic. That ratchet has been worked daily for many years and has never let me down. I finally cleaned and lubed it up after 30 years of use. It still works fine. I looked up the date code and the ratchet was made in 1958! I think it paid for itself.

@Alex-gn7wd Год назад

All hf hand tools have lifetime warranty tho and Icon is good and how much u can save? A ratchet never be faster than a power tho

@CL-yp1bs Год назад

That is a great story, and not to discount it, but I have several Craftsman tools I got from my Grandfather. I have a ratchet I have been using for decades now. I just broke one of my 1/4" ones the other day (Honestly I was using too much torque for 1/4" so its partially my fault) and yes it got replaced with a new Chinese Craftsman but to be 100% honest I like it better than the old USA made one. And you know I have alot of Harbor freight tools, they honor their lifetime warranty. 20-30 years ago it wasn't so insane to only buy snap on but today.. today the snap on prices are 10x or sometimes more than a high quality one from harbor freight. It sounds silly, but Harbor Freight really has stepped up their quality if you stick to their high end brands like Icon, Quinn, etc. And even as a professional, I just cannot get behind people spending INSANE amounts of money on snap on tools when there are competitors that offer 90% of the tool at 5-10% of the price.

@leecousineau7974 9 месяцев назад

Exactly my point… and that’s why Snap-On is the benchmark to which everything is compared to.

@bobherweg6442 5 месяцев назад

It's like a 1200.00 Gucci purse it's a very good purse but not a 1000 percent better than a 50.00 dollar one.

@ZR1VengefulMMAGTS 2 года назад

I have 8 snap on and 6 icon all sizes etc im shocked how good icon ratchets are.

@denoftools 3 года назад

Seriously dude! 1:34 ? You couldn't of snagged a clip of me with my eyes open? I look like I"ve been eating chipmunk laced brownies!

@RepairGeek 3 года назад

Haha sorry tool bear. Just want to say, I'm not throwing shade at you or anyone else in the tool community. Just stating facts.

@stephencarlisle6339 3 года назад

Like yall keep it civil and act like adults. Doesn't happen much anymore....

@denoftools 3 года назад

@@stephencarlisle6339 People who can't take some criticism should not be on RU-vid.

@e24mpwr 2 года назад

lol - I love it. Good on you for being a good sport. :)

@johnhawkins8024 3 года назад

I have the Gearwrench set and love them, but another maker of ratchet sets I really like (bought 3/8 and 1/2 sets for my son) is Tekton.

@whocares4464 3 года назад

I bought a harbor freight long flex head ratchet like snap on has and I can't believe how good it was. almost as good as snap on but I have put mine under such a load that I actually bent the handle some but didn't damage the ratchet. Mine was the one with a red and black handle

@whocares4464 3 года назад

This is the one I have and it's performed almost as good as the snap on I had for years and the durability is crazy I used it with a 2.5 foot pipe over it to break over torqued lug nuts on a break job I did. I had to get the job done and didn't care if I broke the ratchet 😂 but it head up with just a slight bend on the handle by the flex head. Excitement tool

@narcissistinjurygiver2932 3 года назад

i have been using the Pittsburgh flex head for years now and like it better than my snap on that had a comfort grip that would pull off and was not under warranty

@WrecklessEnterainment 2 года назад

@@narcissistinjurygiver2932 I’m a professional mechanic and I use one of the Pittsburgh pro flex heads and I’ve broken like 4 of them lol. The bolt for the flex head always breaks but I’ve never snapped and anvil or stripped any of the teeth on it. They’ve all been replaced through the warranty so I have no complaints lol

@narcissistinjurygiver2932 2 года назад

@@WrecklessEnterainment use a 1/2 inch instead

@k_h_nobody 2 года назад

I have a lot of Icon stuff. So far, I am very satisfied.

@MikeClowder 2 года назад

My experience with icon has been really good, honestly they feel about the same as the snap on ratchets that I also have. That said I've only been a mechanic for about a year, but so far so good.

@tacklefatkids 2 года назад

I first bought the icon version of the snap on flex head 3/8" comfort grip and then later bought the snap on one. I really admit that Icon is great amazing quality but since then I really like my snap on. I think both are great. If you're starting out don't be afraid to buy Icon tools you can slowly but surely buy snap on, Mac Tools and Matco. There are many good options out there so just do your research see what works for you.

@GTkyle 3 года назад

I was eyeballing that icon ratchet to put in my home tool box earlier this year, but ironically ended up with the gearwrench flex head similar to yours (mine has the button for the socket release). Nice unit, and i think it cost me 20 something dollars on amazon.

@cardo1111 3 года назад

Excellent vid, thanks for using your own money an providing unbiased reviews 👍🏽 I love the archival footage of some of the channels that got free HF tools/boxes. I remember those vids well, along with many other channels that got freebies in exchange for an "unbiased" review.

@jamesstephenson2346 2 года назад

Lol, ya, I still chuckle thinking about those "unbiased" reviews

@silasmacon1565 2 года назад

I just got this ratchet yesterday for $37 and I’m not mad about it at all! Nice tool

@blaineturner1434 2 года назад

Good to see the increase in quality. Sounds like an across the board recognition by the team at hf. If they want to compete it's gonna cost a little bit more but the payoff would pay itself off with word of mouth

@ImpalaSSRulz21 3 года назад

I've had some gearwrench 3/8 ratchets for about 5 years and they are still working and I leave them out in the rain, and covered in dirt and they just keep working. Yeah I put a tube on the handle for more leverage and it still works.

@doubleya215 3 года назад

I purchased the icon large metric racheting wrench set and I had the 18mm fall apart the first time I used it. The retention clip flew out and all the bits fell on the ground. Returned it hassle free and got the exact set as a replacement. Have been abusing them almost daily and no problems since. Not perfect but I have had decent luck with Pittsburgh pro and icon brands. I break them and get a free replacement. Hard to beat for the money.

@lifewaidan7517 Год назад

I work at a tire shop. Mostly am the head tech and do a lot of subframe work and stuff. I have had terrible luck with Pittsburg pro. Broke 3 times head snapped off. Decided to up-charge and test my luck with icon. It has held up great. I like it better then my coworkers snap on snd matco ratchets. For the price they are amazing

@michaelterry85 2 года назад

I bought one a little bit ago and it's worked perfectly so far.

@karlx-1 2 года назад

I work on classic cars with expensive paint jobs. Having a comfort grip for the sake of minimizing finish damage if pinged by the ratchet handle is important. I'd have to go with Icon or SO for this one.

@mramseyISU 2 года назад

I had a fixed head version of that snap-on I stripped the teeth out on using it to remove a wheel on my truck so as good as it is it isn’t without its flaws. I traded it in a while back on a locking flex head snap-on and I love that thing. I’m with you on the gearwrench though I’d buy that before buying an Icon ratchet.

@ekonig19 2 года назад

Thanks for the review, I prefer the Husky brand of Ratchets because of the ease of getting a warranty replacement. I had a Gearwrench ratcheting box wrench break on me and it took almost two months to receive the warranty replacement. I am a new subscriber to your channel, I am looking forward to checking out your other videos as well as new content. Thanks, Eric

@Wendy-lm5gb 3 года назад

Great video! Thanks!!

@chuy6693 2 года назад

I got the metric ratcheting wrench set and I beat the crap out of them at work and have never had an issue with them, I love them

@themessygarage Год назад

I really appreciate your videos! I've been really happy with my Icon ratchets - they compete really well with their Snap On brothers. I'm not a fan of the 120XP "open" design, and haven't loved the feel of the mechanism, but might have to take a second look. Thanks!

@Buggy0106 Год назад

Thanks for a great video! Now off to test my ratchets.

@nickbussard6089 2 года назад

Those snap-on tools are nearly indestructible. I have watched my brother who is a hair over 300lbs stand on the end of a 3/8 snap-on rachet and it not break I doubt the icon would do that.

@scrambler350 Год назад

Just picked up the ICON ratchet with the 25% deal this weekend -- glad to hear they fixed that design glitch. Deciding if I want to keep this in the 'mechanical tools' toolbox in my pickup or use it occasionally at work. After feeling how 'decent' the '72-tooth Pittsburgh Pro' feels in store I'm thinking about grabbing one of the Extendable ones next time they're on sale just to throw behind the seat of my hatchback in the event I gotta change a tire on the side of the road.

@MarkFox 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! I'm curious if they are still going to e-mail out those "free vouchers" for a replacement like shown in the original letter you posted.

@zigman1976 2 года назад

Seems as tho Gear Wrench saw your video and decided to significantly increase the price of the set of ratchets you mentioned. 11 months later after you posted your video (7-20-22) that set is at $155.96 on Amazon.

@JimmyMakingitwork 2 года назад

I’ve been a professional mechanic for 40 years. I just recently started giving the ICON stuff some attention. So far it’s been good and i’ve now sold my Snap On tool box and bought an ICON tool box. Probably the only one on RU-vid who bought their ICON tool box, lol. The ratchets have held up well so far. I’m sure it will break eventually, since i’ve had my Snap On ratchet rebuilt a couple of times already as well. But for the money, so far, ICON been a good value. It’s not that I hate Snap On, or love ICON, but SO’s prices have begun to make me look for viable alternatives.

@coytus94 2 года назад

Well said. I do like the quality of Snap On don't get me wrong, but they as well as those other rape trolleys that pull up weekly to shops are just WAY too harsh on the wallet, and I'll never understand why people are so willing to spend so much on them, when there are other viable options out there that won't leave you completely broke, still give you a fairly decent quality tool with the same lifetime warranty that can be swapped out at anytime with no hassle, and not have to wait another week to replace it. But hey to each their own lol.

@iowafox2206 2 года назад

I've got 3 icon ratchets a 1/4dr roto head, 1/4dr regular style comfort handle. Nd a 3/8dr regular chrome. I love mine. The 3/8dr and the roto head are my favorite go to ratchets. I also love my napa carlyle 3/8 chrome regular ratchets that cost $20 each and are 70 teeth I think. Those are tied for my #1 spot.

@jalton9416 2 года назад

Good honest review.

@antilaw9911 Год назад

Love Icon! Love snap-on! Love gearwrench!

@Jositoooo Месяц назад

Thanks for the good info. For what it’s worth here two+ years later I just bought this ICON for $49 with a 10% off coupon (not exactly rare), the non-discounted price is the same as the receipt you showed from ‘21, meanwhile the gearwrench set you mention here being less than $100 is now $129. So if nothing else inflation hasn’t hit HF as bad as some places. (Likewise the 5 drawer cart that you can find all kinds of rave reviews of it being a good value at $259-$299 over the past few years is currently on sale for $199!)

@rockstarfan886 3 года назад

I still have the recalled ratchet and ive used it nearly everyday since it was released and never had an issue and I know a few other guys who still have theirs and same no issues

@fanofbama14 11 месяцев назад

Commenting in 2023. While I agree with your opinion on buying the Gear wrench instead (as far as price is concerned) they have gone up drastically on their prices. They are only $2 cheaper than Icon now. Just an update for anyone looking. Great video!

@mooseknucklegarage8439 2 года назад

I wish they made icon ratchets with locking flex heads also

@dirtclodboi 2 года назад

Seeing you take apart the ratchet to look inside made me think of something goofy because it's a "chicken or the egg came first?" thought. You were using a tool to open another tool. How did the first facilities that tools were produced in get built ? I wonder what the progression of it all is

@awesomenolan234 2 года назад

I wish I had seen your reviews then when HF was dropping Icon. It honestly felt like propaganda when all these other you tubers were just fawning over these things. I mean I would too I guess if I got a bunch of free shit but it’s really refreshing to see an unsolicited take on this line.

@michaeloswald3589 2 года назад

Nice job, keep it up!

@kwmiked 3 года назад

I have a couple snap on ratchets, I basically use them on clean jobs. For everyday use out in the field on heavy equipment and trucks I have a 3/8 gearwrench 84t locking flex and the long 2ft 1/2 locking flex, haven't broke either one and use them daily. I just bought the non flex 2ft 1/2 120xp to try, caught it on sale for 55$ , I also got the 3 pack kit of the new 90t gearwrench yellow handles, imo I think the 84 feels best outa all of them, need to use the 90t ones some more to see if I change my mind

@sstjacques Год назад

Thanks for the review, I ended up buying a Husky version of this wrench.

@br529 Месяц назад

I bought the 3/8 flex head icon long handle racket. I hated it took it back to harbor freight. I now have the same rachet in snap on. Which i really enjoy using

@oregonxyz 6 месяцев назад

Impressive that they fixed the thing. Not every company would do that.

@peterkolovos3079 2 года назад

For that price, why not buy a Husky ratchet at Home Depot or a Masterforce ratchet at Menard's. Both have a no-quibble lifetime warranty. I find myself leaning towards Husky hand tools now.

@MrSilvervw 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍

@desertratedc9596 3 года назад

I like two brands myself, Tekton and Carlyle. Not a fan of comfort grip ratchets since it drives me nuts once they get shredded and weekly cleaning in the shop seems to accelerate comfort grip deterioration.

@ericluba6287 2 года назад

I have a bunch of Snap-on and gearwrench I have had I'm 1/2 non Flex head gearwrench xp20 for 4 years anytime I have to use extreme amount of force with a 3 foot steel pipe that is my go-to ratchet and it has never failed on me once

@stephan4490 Год назад

I am a master technician both automotive and medium/heavy duty for a very large government fleet company so I work on everything that as an engine that being said I own every tool truck brand and even harbor freight tool, my experience is the truck brands are only as good as the dealer because if techs in the shop are not buying enough from them they will stop coming and it will get very difficult to warranty out tools, as for icon I was actually excited at the beginning because of the success I have had with a Pittsburgh 3/8 ratchet so I bought 1/2 and 3/8 flex long handle ratchets about a year ago and so far I have warrantied the 3/8 with a stripped pawl but my biggest complaint is that the chrome damages easily and flakes off, I also like gearwrench a lot, I got a set from Mac to try out and they have become my daily tools, just my 2 cents.

@Brzsteve86 2 года назад

I agree i got a flex head on ebay for like 60 bucks works amazing bought an other for 55 and been working amazing got rid of one cause i got the green handle ive been wanting and been my go too also no issues ever rather buy a used quality than get a new one and have issues and make doubt the tool and wonder is this the day it’ll break or fail?

@ruiwu3604 3 года назад

I am cheap use Pittsburgh one, 1 year no problem still work now , hope it good for another year , lol useful tool for 19.99$

@narcissistinjurygiver2932 3 года назад

love my Pittsburgh Pro. using it professionally for years as a mercedes tech

@dueljet 3 года назад

Another great video! I wish that you were able to produce more content as there is little on RU-vid that is any good. I know they take a lot of time and effort on your part and I really appreciate it. Keep up the awesome content!

@RepairGeek 3 года назад

I'd rather put out quality than quantity. Of course that's probably why Scotty Kilmer has millions of subscribers and I don't 😂

@Tdub916 2 года назад

I've owned new snap on, the icon, and the gearwrench 120xp. I made the snap on and gear wrench skip gears, the gear wrench was easier. But seemed smoother than the snap on, the icon feels the exact same as the snap on minus the button, I've done auto mechanics for years, and went to fast pace auto dismantling. Save the money. Get more tools for the budget and take care of your family lol

@Tdub916 2 года назад

Plus there is 3 harbor freight near my house. It's quick in and out.

@themessygarage 10 месяцев назад

I have the (new) Icon and it's been fine. I think GW must have a lot of sample variation for the 120XP - the ones I tried had crazy backlash, and went straight back.

@jaykay4020 Год назад

Awesome !

@1337penguinman 3 года назад

I've actually fallen in love with my Milwaukee ratchets as of late. Just have them in standard length non flex, but they definitely do the job.

@Lee-lb9qh 3 года назад

Everything Milwaukee makes is usually badass I love Milwaukee

@G5Hohn 8 месяцев назад

I prefer the 90t gearwrenches to the 120s.

@zoticus1 2 года назад

I have the icon 1/2 flex head, it's skipped a few times under abusive use but still keeps trucking. I can exchange whenever I want to, so who cares? 50 bucks, well worth it. Snap on is nice but 250 is not worth it without bogo deals.

@thebackwoodsmechanic5029 2 года назад

the heads totally different along with the switches, pawl, O-rings but I didn't invest in the hype either originally . Redemption Garage was the biggest e-bagger but for torque to failure test, Client Graphics has great results for various brands Icon is not Snap On or SK but for the price, it's damn impressive but I'm also an Industrial mechanic and Gearwrench makes a damn good tool for the performance & proce

@dillon3355 Год назад

For me, I go with Icon a lot of the time b/c we have HF everywhere here. So when I break domethin I can usually get a replacement that day and its rarley very far out of the way. I know tool truck guys always tout the the convenience, but in all honesty if I have to wait a week or longer thats a no go for me. And if I have to meet up with him somewhere its just as inconvenient as going to HF. The only plus for me about the trucks at this point is Made in USA. hopefully Icon will start really expanding the line and Milwaukee too. I love every single Milwaukee hand tool I have at this point. I wish Home Depot carried more of the Mechanic hand tool line to make purchases/exchanges easier.

@Noahide9 2 года назад

Nicely Done ✔ 👏 👍

@raybeattie985 3 года назад

Great review..have you tested the Tekton flex head?

@browngreen933 3 года назад

What's the free towel for? Wiping away tears because the old coupons are gone?

@victorortega5158 2 года назад

You are right about technology has changed dramatically.. now this day you can buy good quality tools for a very decent price and save some money for the buck!!!

@Datsrboi 2 года назад

waiting for my free one after that first recall lol

@passion830217 2 года назад

Yes, I hate that Harbor Freight is doing away with coupons and hiking prices for new products like Icon, which is obviously inferior to Gearwrench and more expensive.

@terrellscaife2411 3 года назад

Good video I have some Pittsburgh ratchet but I haven’t gotten the icon

@davidbradberry2086 Год назад

My icon rachets have held up for about four years abd when it breaks I go exchange it for free

@stephan4490 3 года назад

All my ratchets where all snap on but our driver stopped coming at the start of covid and I broke my flex head 1/2 so I ended up getting a icon until the driver came back around and it was better then I thought it would be but then I bought a Mac 1/2 flex head when the Mac truck showed up one day and let me tell you I love it and I have bought a few more since then, they feel good in your hand, all of my ratchets are soft grip and all of my snap on have got gummy because I do a lot of hydraulic and transmission work from police units up to cat graders for the county but so far the Mac grips are great!

@debtminer4976 2 года назад

Love my 120xps.

@nitrorc4life1 22 дня назад

I just bought and returned a long reach 3/8 flex ratchet. A lot of play in pivot. Maybe I’ll give a non flex a try….meanwhile I will keep my tekton and GW working. I have the 3/8 icon breaker bar and is good so far, I do like their sockets (mid length 3/8)

@Demcka341 2 года назад

I've been using both snap on and gearwrench, and after years of use no one should be afraid to spent the little money gearwrenches are and will work just as well as any snap on

@GIGABACHI 3 года назад

I have the same tool BUT not the ICON version tho (I think ?). I do know it's got red and black on the handle (somewhere under all the grease and crud) but Can't confirm ATM. No gift either, had to put forward my $. I have given it HELL and it still has to quit on me. I have forced fasteners that probably would have called for a 1/2" drive tool but I was too lazy to walk back to the tool box. Maybe after 2-3 years of trashing now the rotation selector mechanism it's feeling a bit loose, like it could be knocked out of the selected direction by the lightest of touch. EDIT: I forgot to add that I had to Locktite 2 times the bolt inside the pivoting point. So far, so good. Even if it suddenly quitted on me tomorrow I couldn't possibly get mad, for what I paid (back then) it has already paid for itself with all the abuse I have thrown at it. 👌🙂👍

@easy537 3 года назад

I really like Capri and Tekton tools, good quality and prices

@PistonHonda87 3 года назад

Capri, Tekton, Matco and Icon all made in the same factory in Taiwan, minus a few tools here and there like matco's ratches (AJ manufacturing).

@narcissistinjurygiver2932 3 года назад

@@PistonHonda87 they are good. just got capri xt90 wrenches. snap on is really pushing their over priced tools all over yt.

@JeredtheShy 2 года назад

Frankly, the one thing I don't like about them is that goofy plastic handle that will likely deteriorate when exposed to, idunno, brake cleaner and who knows what else, and will never clean up nice and always look grubby, kinda like that Snap-On ratchet. So I guess even Snap-On has a case of the dumbs about that. I associate those handles with cheap tools because of that, except this one's price is kinda stiff for Harbor Freight. Maybe if they recreate Craftsman's Lifetime Replacement Warranty, but otherwise, eh.

@tonyg7553 2 года назад

My Icon 1/2 drive sockets are doing ok. I don’t have any of their ratchets though. If had to buy all new now, I would go with Tekton. I have had problems with the Gear-wrench warranties.

@MISERSTYLE 3 года назад

@RepairGeek can you do an update in depth talk about how that 2.8L duramax has treated you? I've been thinking about getting the Express van with that engine option and want to know your opinion after a while has passed since you got the Colorado. Chevy is now offering the garbage V6 and a 6.6L V8 guzzler on the vans. I respect your opinion. Keep up the good work!

@RepairGeek 3 года назад

Literally nothing has changed since I did that video a year ago. That video is still my opinion on it. I Literally put fuel in it, do the basic maintenance and pull down 28-30+ mpg on the highway. If you have problems they will be aftertreatment related. The engines themselves have proven to be solid which it should be considering the basic architecture dates back to the 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD.

@ClientGraphics 2 года назад

I picked up some this weekend with the 20% off coupon! Haven’t had a chance to test it, but the internals on the 2.0 flex are just like the fixed head version.

@noclass2gun342 2 года назад

I'm curious why that wasn't the case to begin witu

@DJR5280 2 года назад

I have the Pittsburgh Pro version of the Icon ratchet you’re reviewing. I’ve put that thing through hell and it has never failed me to this day

@festushaggen2563 2 года назад

Yep. I have the whole set of Pittsburgh Pros and there’s no reason to buy the Icons. They look and feel like the Icons, work great, are much cheaper and you get the same lifetime warranty for a free exchange if they break. They’re the best ratchets in the store for the money.

@DJR5280 2 года назад

@@festushaggen2563 I agree. Very impressive product

@bbkmm1 3 года назад

HF doesn't seem to know that more people cross shop Pittsburgh Pro with Icon than than Snap-On. The 18 teeth difference makes way less difference on a 90 tooth ratchet than a 36 tooth.

@narcissistinjurygiver2932 3 года назад

i love my Pittsburgh Pro. use it professionally as a mechanic.

@ronaldhernvall422 Год назад

Im always amazed how people use the wrong tool for the job then bitch about the quality

@RepairGeek Год назад

Don't market your tool to professionals if it can't handle professional use.

@COBRO98 Месяц назад

@@RepairGeek Ronald is right.. ratchets are and never were meant to break things loose or apply final torque.. every single time I've seen a ratchet break it's because someone was misusing it.. I understand the original ICON 3/8's had a faulty design but they fixed it. From what I've seen over the last few years that $50 ratchet is 98% as good as the $200 Snap-On version. Been a mechanic for 24 years

@honestbrother9427 3 года назад

I guess I'll get my free icon 3/8 ratchet from harbor freight now bcuz in that recall letter, Eric Smidt promised to compensate those who returned/swapped theirs with the 1/2 by giving a free updated 3/8 ratchet to them when it comes out. Hopefully he comes through on his words and promise.

@RepairGeek 3 года назад

They were also supposed to notify people when the new flex heads were available. I personally haven't heard of anyone being notified about replacements yet.

@cooverbennett4383 3 года назад

@@RepairGeek Thanks for putting out this video, I haven't received free voucher or email notification yet. But I will definitely be swinging by my local HF store with saved email letter, and receipt from old ratchet and hopefully walking out with new one free of charge like originally told.

@SuperTimeStretch 3 года назад

Gearwrench is by far the best bang for buck in my opinion

@damiencoffey2391 3 года назад

Especially the 90T models!

@BDJ4mTex 3 месяца назад

Going with the Icon chrome handle model. I like the grip on the other model but over time they become very sticky and hard to clean. My opinion

@blitznone1142 2 года назад

I have a Snap-on and Mac 3/8 ratchet, that broke after a year and a half.

@guacamoleweiner69 2 года назад

My snap on 3/4 ratchet 36in handle shits on the icon 3/4 36in handle breaker bar too

@dsanford12 3 года назад

Your gear wrench link is for the 90 tooth , Not 120 XP , Still a good deal though

@bretteslife1907 2 года назад

Good video but if rather spend the same amount of money for a Williams brand that's made by Snap-on or even a Craftsman gunmetal chrome set.

@nalgas5569 3 года назад

The snap on ratchets are the best in the market all the rest just try to imitate it

@narcissistinjurygiver2932 3 года назад

no. my snap on flex head comfort grip would slip off leaving me injured. snap on would not warranty it claiming that part of my ratchet was not covered.

@mmholling87 3 года назад

@@narcissistinjurygiver2932 I'll send you a brand new grip. Pm me.

@narcissistinjurygiver2932 3 года назад

@@mmholling87 i sold the ratchet to the same guy I sold my 2 s/o tool boxes to. also I replaced that grip 3 times and it did not fix the problem.

@nevillepretorius8948 3 года назад

@@narcissistinjurygiver2932 I dont believe for one minute that you have a Snap On ratchet just because of the fact you think HF crap is just as good. You talking BS.

@narcissistinjurygiver2932 3 года назад

@@nevillepretorius8948 that is because you push you over priced snap on crap.

@billyingram5394 11 месяцев назад

And that is why I have gone to gearwrench than icon tools man

@leecousineau7974 9 месяцев назад

As good as snap on is really pushing it.especially when talking about ratchets. I am a machanic so I can also tell you that snap on to day is actually even better than before, I specially the new 14.4 brushless tools.

@p3rformanc3fanatic60 2 года назад

Used to be 100$. Now its 130 for that gearwrench set. And actually thats just the 84tooth set. Smh sucks

@COBRO98 Месяц назад

Lol now it's $160 or more in 2024

@ozzyfranf 3 года назад

What is your job where you are giving these ratchets such hard use?

@joericky4604 3 года назад

Oh they give you the tool too? Thought it was just a box bro.

@EffingWhiteMale 10 месяцев назад

I think the guy at 35 seconds is redemption garage. Does anyone know what happened to him?

@cooverbennett4383 2 года назад

@Repair Geek so I went to local HF store noticed 3/8 flex head back in stock asked manager about it. He said need voucher corporate said they started mailing them out. Showed him all my emails, didn't receive any. Called the customer support # and was told at first emailed out, voucher at bottom of email on 8-19. Said I never received. Put on hold, then told I should receive sometime b4 end of year!!! Good til August 2022. Told them not acceptable. To which CS Said sorry. Store manager was dumbfounded, wanted to make it right so thankfully he did an in store return/exchange no charge. Hope everyone else has better luck.

@robinking6201 2 года назад

Thing is it doesn’t hurt so much when you leave it under the hood off customers vehicle .

@robertwilder5479 3 года назад

OK, so don't leave us hanging like that.... where's the best place to get gearwrench tools, or other tools for that matter?

@olivercastillo7216 3 года назад

Amazon has a decent selection of Gearwrench tools. I've seen them at some auto parts stores, as well as Lowe's and even Home Depot. Home Depot has a decent selection of Gearwrench online, but I went to my local store recently and they had some new sets on the shelves, next to Husky and Milwaukee.

@JMRSplatt 2 года назад

Good stuff, thank you for the video and conclusion.

@craigspeirs6639 2 года назад

Didn't they already have issues with sockets being to soft and ratchet recalled

@marc2322 2 года назад

if you don't use tools as an everyday essential, harbor freight tools will be fine. it'll save you money.

@deltadcrouse 2 года назад

Watched this video for the ratchet subbed for the diesel zr2 👍

@RepairGeek 2 года назад

It is a fantastic truck for someone that doesn't need the size or the pulling capability of a fullsize. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Lnq9l6UkbPI.html

@deltadcrouse 2 года назад

@@RepairGeek we have a 2018 red one and love it especially with about 23 mpg it does better than my ranger 4 cylinder lol. Thanks for the reply