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
If you have problems with the selector switching on you during use try switching out the grease for oil. I used some white lithium grease in mine, had this issue, cleaned it and put oil in and it stopped switching directions randomly.
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.
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).
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? 😉😂
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
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?
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
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.
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
Thanks for posting it. It definitely adds more functionality, at least for the things I typically do.
I’m now wondering if this is doable with the 1/4” compact stubby
I just bought the attachments and the ratchet and it’s fantastic I plan on giving these to my coworkers
Thank you for the video
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.
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
Nice, I might try that
Thanks for posting, don't know why but I'm really enjoying these ratchet mods.
No problem, thanks for watching. I'm really enjoying them as well.
Thank you!! I ordered a few repair kits. I've have a ratchet with a chipped pawl for about 15 years. 👍👍
Right on!
If you have problems with the selector switching on you during use try switching out the grease for oil.
I used some white lithium grease in mine, had this issue, cleaned it and put oil in and it stopped switching directions randomly.
Well that’s cool I guess I know what I’m doing today. Thanks for the tip 👍
No problem thanks for watching
I like it! Love useful mods keep up the good content
Thanks!
There is a BIG difference between the supelube you used, and what is in the kits. NLGI 2 compared to NLGI 00.
Great video !!
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.
Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍
Thanks!
Alternatively, you can just buy the Gearwrench 90t ratchets which are a lot smaller than the icon ratchets without mods
Cool video!
Thanks!
excelente informacion saludos
Thanks
Does this work with both the low profile & regular 1/4 drive ratchets?
Nice video! Do you know how much thickness you are shaving off by using the 1/4" body compared to the normal 3/8"?
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).
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? 😉😂
Gotta keep you on your toes
Freaking sweet!!
Wonder if it’d work on quinn
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
Right on
Can you just change the main gear? Or need to change the pawls as well
Just the main gear needs to be swapped
What is the washer for? None of mine have that.
I was hoping it would work on the non swivel head. Not into swive head rachets.
Tekton has them and a better warranty because the warranty is whoever has the tool not just the original buyer
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?
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"
He might have had a real fun night and was stewing about the video he watched right before yours. Lol.
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
Dang sorry man
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.
You definitely could. I just had these ratchets already after Harbor Freight had a big sale on them.
Personally, I just don’t like their rat hets themselves. 100% positive it’s the freakin groove they use.
Add to cart, ✔️ 😊
So my question is do you think Icon and Tekton made in same place
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.
They’ve made ratchets like that for over 20 years. I have some that’s nothing new.
Awesome!
Lol you’re a really smart man😂😂😂😂😂😂
Sadly those kits are out of stock. They are probably wondering why so many have sold lately.
Hold HF Accordingly! You don’t make great tools without proof
Why not just buy the right size from the beginning 🤷🏻♂️
L comment
That harbor freight grease is what Snap On uses in their tools believe it or not. Same grease.
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
@@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
Stubby icon 3/8 to 1/4 here I come