Had my Snap-on guy build me a custom ratchet

[clinebarger]

It's a extra long 1/4" bodied ratchet TLL72 with a FC72 3/8" compact ratchet repair kit installed. He didn't even charge me for the repair kit. there's likely reason Snap-on doesn't sell this ratchet as you can put quite a bit of torque on it. I just need to be able to use sockets bigger than 15mm for stuff like Banjo Bolts, 3/8" Tap Sockets, & 3/8" Bit Sockets that don't require a bulky 3/8" ratchet but still need the length for access.

I wish SO made a swappable 3/8" repair kit for the Flex Head version (TLLF72) of this ratchet cause I would buy one & have it swapped!!!!

 

[AutoMechanic]

Thanks great. At the new shop I meet the Snap-on guy tomorrow. Probably going to buy a 1/4 flex head since I only had a really cheap one and it snapped a few days ago. It would be cool to get something like this. The size compared to that big socket definitely shows.

 

[JeffKeryk]

That beautiful ratchet will be in service for many years.
I'm jealous!

I guess it is similar to the last one in this pic?
FYI - I inherited all but the top ratchet...

 

[ekrampitzjr]

And the Snap-On guy charged him only $1,478 for the custom ratchet.

Just clowning. But SO's pricing is the stuff of legends.

 

[Markopolo]

And the Snap-On guy charged him only $1,478 for the custom ratchet.

Just clowning. But SO's pricing is the stuff of legends.

nah, he got a deal on it, only 36$ a week for the next 7 years

 

[demarpaint]

Great idea. They should add it or something like it to their product lineup, it would sell!

 

[930.engineering]

there's likely reason Snap-on doesn't sell this ratchet as you can put quite a bit of torque on it.

Beautiful! I understand the reasoning though. Some ruffian would destroy it in a wink.

 

[Kira]

Does the same guarantee come with custom tools?

 

[skyactiv]

I’m a UPS semi mechanic. When a tool truck stops by, a co-worker shouts the “rape wagon” is here.

 

[Trav]

Well done, that is slicker than snake sh.. in a glass of ice water! I have to get one!!!

 

[DriveHard]

I break standard ratchets and sockets all the time....not sure why you would put a longer lever on something not made for it. Best of luck!

 

[jeepman3071]

I break standard ratchets and sockets all the time....not sure why you would put a longer lever on something not made for it. Best of luck!

OP stated it is for hard to reach areas that require a larger socket, not for high torque applications...

 

[Trav]

I break standard ratchets and sockets all the time....not sure why you would put a longer lever on something not made for it. Best of luck!

Time to buy better tools or tools better suited to the job.

 

[demarpaint]

Well done, that is slicker than snake sh.. in a glass of ice water! I have to get one!!!

I'd like one too.

 

[drtyler]

The TLL72 is a gem in the Snap-on ratchet line-up. Adding the 3/8 kit is a great idea!

 

[NYEngineer]

I have a stubby 3/8 ratchet with a 1/2 inch drive in it. Love that thing.

 

[Job]

Could you bore out the cover plate hole to the larger size to use the kit on the flex, or is there more to it? I see the screws on opposite sides seem to be the problem.

 

[UncleDave]

Trav, nice portmanteau of parts.

Id buy that new without a warranty.

 

[MattPersman]

You know they make this right FCF72

3/8 with 1/4 body

 

[2EHA]

if it locked it’d be perfection