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Does the Stubby ratchet get the love it deserves?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ruffman, Jan 6, 2020.

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  1. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:21 AM
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    Actually I would like to find a ratchet tool 3/8" that is shaped like a ball/pear/knob. Many times the nut/bolt is loose enough not to need a ratchet bar but too tight for finger turning. A palm/fist held ratchet knob would be perfect for small/tight places to set the screw/nut in place fairly tight and use the ratchet handle to tighten it up.
     
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  2. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:21 AM
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    Damn you! They work good for brake rotors hats. I need to get one before it bites me.
     
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  3. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:22 AM
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    Why don't u get those finger ratchets? Usually u can get more torque than fingers but less than a normal ratchet.
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:27 AM
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    ***
    Never heard of it. How does it look like?
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:31 AM
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  6. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:42 AM
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    Stubby... unfortunately is the only tool I have. :anonymous:
     
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  7. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:42 AM
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    Once you go to a 3/8 impact or an air ratchet you'll never go back to regular ratchet again.
     
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  9. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:47 AM
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    No prob
     
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  10. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:48 AM
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    I'm not that big of a fan of electric tool on vehicles. I like to take my time and work through the motions. It's almost meditative.
     
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  11. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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    I just got a markal pro pencil. Their dura ink extended tip marker is the shit man. Perfect for layout.
     
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  12. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:50 AM
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    That's a stylus.
     
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  13. Jan 6, 2020 at 10:07 AM
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    I noticed that too, Maybe he uses it for his scan tool.:notsure:
     
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  14. Jan 6, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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    I use a stubby 3/8" ratchet all the time. I do a crap load of work on my truck and I never use 1/4" sockets. 3/8" sockets with a stubby is usually small enough for tight spots.
     
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  15. Jan 6, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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    Yea IDK, just confused talking about ratchets then I figured maybe a pen as a service writer, but the stylus could be anything.
     
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    There's something about a 1/4 I love. I use it every chance I get. I have an old Craftsman that I hope lives forever.
     
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    Stubby 3/8 drive is my go to.
     
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  18. Jan 6, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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    Everything I do lately I just use 1/2 sockets. Not sure what use I would have for a stubby
     
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    once you go electric you will never go back....

    i use those shits everywhere i can physically fit now... i took my seat out a couple weeks ago and was pissed i had to actually use a ratchet
     
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