ARES 42040 - Flex Head Ratchet Set - 4-Piece 72-Tooth Ratchets - Premium Chrome Vanadium Steel Construction & Chrome Plated Finish - Quick Release Reversible Design with 5 Degree Swing

For this set i can say they are not far off of tool truck quality and they feel good in the hand wile bowing on a bolt to break it free. they are very durable and will definitely get the job done. then you have the convenience of the foam holder that keeps them from rolling around in your toolbox or truck.

I just got this today to replace the camshaft sensors in a Nissan Xterra. There are on the back of the heads right next to the firewall so it is very tight quarters. The ratchet fit into the tight area and was able to remove the sensor bolt due to the short length and flex head. I have lots of tools but this was needed to do this job and was ordered specifically for this job. But now that I have it I am sure it will get used plenty. It feels quality & the ratchet clicks is fine (72 I think) so you can get very small bites if you need to. The only thing that might be a detractor is the positions on the head flex could be smaller. What I mean it has like 5 positions and 7 or 9 would be nice. But to balance that when it clicks into a position it stays there firmly (the head does not flop around or move front to back). So while it might not have the adjustability that I might like it does stay where you put it. I have some flex head ratchets and the head is very loose and flops around. This one does not do this. Mechanic for 35 years. I would buy it again. If something changes or it breaks I will update but it does feel very sturdy and with it be 1/4" drive and short handle I do not think you can get enough torque on it to break it LOL

I use these eveyday especially the 1/4 rachet... love the more gear teeth helps in short turn spaces

First off, these are excellent ratchets at the best value price imaginable!The good: These ratchets have an excellent head weight, plenty of leverage and a pretty tight swing arc that makes breaking tight bolts loose in small spaces a breeze.The flex heads are great, sturdy and maneuverable enough to wiggle into spots you may not have dared go before! I would bet my set of Ares ratchets has a tighter than advertised 5° arc but I imagine this may not be the case for every one manufactured hence the advertising. Still comparable to other big brand specs.The meh: Remember what I said about head weight? Unfortunately these ratchets lack any sort of heft in the handle which means they're somewhat unbalanced for everyday professional use.These are great ratchets right along the lines of a Kobalt or Stanley product. After a few months using the Ares 3/8" drive ratchet in this set I switched back to my craftsman 3/8" drive long handle flex head ratchet as my go to simply due to the balance of the ratchet being much better. I still regularly use my Ares 1/2" and 1/4" drive ratchets from this set until I upgrade to a set of Craftsman V Series ratchets.The verdict: If you're a regular wrench turner on your own vehicles these are the ratchets you need to get the job done within your budget. I really really like these ratchets but as a Honda/Acura mechanic turning 50+ hours a week these just miss the mark of being the best ratchets on the market. 8/10

These are my favourite ratchets and probably my most favoured tools in my toolkit. These make jobs a breeze with how easy they are to maneuver in tight spaces and are sturdy and stiff enough to get the nut or bolt loose. Great leverage and a high quality ratcheting mechanism. Must have ratchets in any tool kit, especially that 1/4 drive

I'm a mechanic and I use this ratchet for everything. I just needed a cheap swivel headed ratchet so I could stop using my coworkers ratchets, but I use this more than my Pittsburg ratchets. For the price it's surprisingly tough. I've had some brakes that have bolts so rusted on I could do pull ups on them to loosen then and I weigh about 220. It hasn't weakened or gotten loose. I can't recommend this more. I've put it through a ton of abuse the last few months,and it just keeps going. It's my go to ratchet. The toughest bolts or cartridge filters always give to this ratchet. I've even used it as a small breaker bar for really stuck on lugnuts on tires. If you're a mechanic I HIGHLY recommend this ratchet. Or if you just need a ratchet for home projects this is your tool. My coworker today remarked he was surprised how well this ratchet held up with everything I've put it through. I'm not gentle with it. I've beat the handle with a hammer to get bad bolts loose and it didn't even dent,and the head hasn't loosened. Plus the life time warrantee is pretty cool too. 20 out of 10 will buy again if need be.

Works well, close ratchet clicks. Gets in tight spots. Good leverage.

I’m always skeptical about buying certain things on Amazon, but this little tool is great, solid construction, and the fact that it has Many locking head positions is a plus! Pocket size, but packs a punch!

i didn’t heard about this brand before, but it lioks like people were accepting well the brand, so I give it a shoot and order some tools and surprise! It didn’t dissapoint me at all, once you have the tool in your hand you can feel how well it’s built and how weight is distributed along the tool Imliked, I didn’t tested yet but I will and probably leave a feedback later. I will recommend these brand to people out there.

Although i have not put this little ratchet under load, it seems to be pretty good quality. Definitely recommend.

Good quality

Perfect tool.

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