I have the 1/2 version of that ratchet, the handle is as thick as the handle my 3 foot Snap-On breaker bar! It’s not only gorgeous, it’s a beast! Also have a 17mm socket from Nepros, it has the thinnest wall thickness I’ve ever seen, and a tiny 12 point 12mm crows foot that was essential for removing the lines off of a Subaru steering rack.
Thank you for the content. I enjoyed this episode very much. Even though i have a lot of nepros tools, its always good to see them in a video :) The handle is hollowed out, you will have to lookup ktc ‘s website and look at the flyers section. Its all in Japanese tho
I have done the conversion on the thllf72/ tllf72 Snap-on ratchet. the extra long 1/4 drive ratchet come with a different head and will not take the gear and cover plate to change to 3/8 drive. There is two ways to convert the ratchet. 1st you can swap the hole head from a fcf72 witch already has the 3/8 kit in it or 2nd way is you can swap out the head body from a tf72 and then install repair kit RKRFC72 and cover plate FC72-2. If you already have a tf72 ratchet this is the way to go the kits to change it is only $20 ish and you can put the 1/4 drive head back on the tf72 and still have a 1/4 flex head ratchet. If you do the swap with the fcf72 you will end up with a 1/4 drive flex head ratchet Wich is ok but you will not be able to convert 3/8. I used mine as a daily driver and stripped out the gears in a few months. If your interested I did a video on my channel about my thoughts if your interested.
I'm converting it the third way. And most strong/correct way. What I'm going to do is buy a second TLLF72 and then buy an RKRFC72 ratchet repair kit. Going to have the TLLF72 face plate machined out to the 3/8" drive so I can still retain the rear mounted screws. Snap-on flipped the screw placement and changed the faceplate design for added strength with the extra length handle.
@@MrSubaru1387 I like how your think out side the bun on how to convert the ratchet. But the correct way would be not to change to 3/8 drive and have Snap-on make 1/4 sockets up to at least 24mm. I have heard that they changed the design to make it stronger. Think that's a cover story they just didn't want people to convert it to 3/8 drive. The main gear is what failed on mine after just a short time the same gear your gonna put in yours.
Really enjoyed that video. Interesting to hear your views after using them. People say Nepros are the best in the world. Their flex heads look very interesting how they hold
They are. They have the highest standards for clearance tolerances and they don't have the issues that snap on, Mac, and just about any high end tools in the states where the fine tooth rachets flex due to weak screws and thin backing plates.
Oh heck. I don't know if I need one of these long handle flex head 1/4 bodies with a 3/8 drive, but I'm definitely interested in acquiring such a tool now.
Now I really want that koken3/8 head quarter drive flex head...meant nepros with the the koken z series 16mm plug socket. Definitely a ez30d must. Been looking for tools best suited for a Subaru. I tried the Icon and ratchets are pretty good. Not really happy you turn socket to see sizes. Snap on over priced but you got a dealer if anything goes wrong. I'm gonna check out Amazon Japan. Thanks for sharing!
Nice videos, Japanese are making quality tools! And I have a request, can you make a video about battery signal in the dash and the common issues please!!
Nobody else has had robustness issues on that 3/8 long handle? I put a wicked bend in the handle of mine with no tooth damage so I’m pretty sure I wasn’t overtorqued.
Kind of explained it in the Ko-ken tool haul video. I stumbled upon Japanese tools when I was searching for a 13mm pipe plug socket for Subaru rear differential service. They're different. Foreign. Interesting. Well made. High quality. Affordable. So, I was hooked. Lol
I think if you work on Japanese vehicles you learn how well the Japanese make things so start to look at what else they make. It is in the Japanese philosophy, they would feel ashamed to produce something that wasn't quality. Probable the opposite of China where the whole idea is to make something as low a quality as they can possible get away with.
Great Looking Tools!!! One quick question? In Your opinion for a serious DIYer what tool brand would You recommend ? Right now I have a mix of everyones. Looking to add some and want to go to one quailty affordable tool. Thanks for Your opinion. Oh and enjoy all Your videos!!
Just got a Nepros 1/4 ratchet and spinner, it was really sloppy, about 1-2mm of travel between the anvil and spinner, depending on which detent the ball was engaging. Emailed them a video showing them how bad it was and that it locked on to my Snap on ratchet with no wobble, and they said it was normal for their ratchets... extremely disappointed in the quality.
I really like this one. Not a Snap-on, but works just as well for me (not a professional mechanic). Been using it for a while now with great success. www.amazon.com/GearWrench-80546-8-Inch-6-Inch-Swivel/dp/B0014ZVSVK?th=1
@@MrSubaru1387 Ah, I found it now. They don't have a page for that repair kit, so that's why I was confused. Edit: wait, does that mean I'd have to order the kit through a truck?
I tried to buy so me Koken tools from Amazon Japan, like a socket set and I kept getting "this item cannot be shipped to your location". But I was successful with one ratchet. Do experience this?
Some items are like that, just check other sellers for the item. Have t had a tool yet that I couldn't get shipped to me from a different Amazon seller.
Hi mate, can you do Subaru legacy 04-07 break lines replacement. Specially rear copper. Got rust issues and I'm not sure if I should just take it to a mechanic or DYI
Ko-ken. I actually use it. The Nepros stuff is more for looks honestly. Tried using it several times, and not a fan. Not sure what it is about it. Just keep it clean and in the draw. Honestly need to just box it back up.
Wow, nothing got me more excited than that one-fingered spinner thingie.
I have the 1/2 version of that ratchet, the handle is as thick as the handle my 3 foot Snap-On breaker bar! It’s not only gorgeous, it’s a beast!
Also have a 17mm socket from Nepros, it has the thinnest wall thickness I’ve ever seen, and a tiny 12 point 12mm crows foot that was essential for removing the lines off of a Subaru steering rack.
Nepros = man jewelry. I love how substantial the Nepros ratchets feel in the hand.
I have a set of ko-ken lug nut sockets. Very nice quality. I got mine on amazon. That compact 1/4 wrench with 3/8 drive looks useful.
Thank you for the content. I enjoyed this episode very much. Even though i have a lot of nepros tools, its always good to see them in a video :)
The handle is hollowed out, you will have to lookup ktc ‘s website and look at the flyers section. Its all in Japanese tho
Definitely a nice experience getting those in the mail!👌
Awesome haul. Japanese tools look quality
Nepros is the best tools made period
Yes, I've been selling most of my snap-on tools and buying nepros.
their 1/4 stuff has pretty loose tolerances and they dont seem to care.
I have done the conversion on the thllf72/ tllf72 Snap-on ratchet. the extra long 1/4 drive ratchet come with a different head and will not take the gear and cover plate to change to 3/8 drive. There is two ways to convert the ratchet. 1st you can swap the hole head from a fcf72 witch already has the 3/8 kit in it or 2nd way is you can swap out the head body from a tf72 and then install repair kit RKRFC72 and cover plate FC72-2. If you already have a tf72 ratchet this is the way to go the kits to change it is only $20 ish and you can put the 1/4 drive head back on the tf72 and still have a 1/4 flex head ratchet. If you do the swap with the fcf72 you will end up with a 1/4 drive flex head ratchet Wich is ok but you will not be able to convert 3/8. I used mine as a daily driver and stripped out the gears in a few months. If your interested I did a video on my channel about my thoughts if your interested.
I'm converting it the third way. And most strong/correct way. What I'm going to do is buy a second TLLF72 and then buy an RKRFC72 ratchet repair kit. Going to have the TLLF72 face plate machined out to the 3/8" drive so I can still retain the rear mounted screws. Snap-on flipped the screw placement and changed the faceplate design for added strength with the extra length handle.
@@MrSubaru1387 I like how your think out side the bun on how to convert the ratchet. But the correct way would be not to change to 3/8 drive and have Snap-on make 1/4 sockets up to at least 24mm. I have heard that they changed the design to make it stronger. Think that's a cover story they just didn't want people to convert it to 3/8 drive. The main gear is what failed on mine after just a short time the same gear your gonna put in yours.
@@itsatoolthing6323 my use for it is 21Nm tightened spark plugs. It should hold up fine. Lol
Koken tools all the way.. SEK is another good brand of Japanese tools.. but Nepros is the top dog of tool quality in Japan nice video
Really enjoyed that video.
Interesting to hear your views after using them.
People say Nepros are the best in the world.
Their flex heads look very interesting how they hold
They are. They have the highest standards for clearance tolerances and they don't have the issues that snap on, Mac, and just about any high end tools in the states where the fine tooth rachets flex due to weak screws and thin backing plates.
Daaang! Now that's some tool bling, hah. I need some Ko-ken in my life. The Nepros might be too much for me. :P
Oh heck. I don't know if I need one of these long handle flex head 1/4 bodies with a 3/8 drive, but I'm definitely interested in acquiring such a tool now.
Now I really want that koken3/8 head quarter drive flex head...meant nepros with the the koken z series 16mm plug socket. Definitely a ez30d must. Been looking for tools best suited for a Subaru. I tried the Icon and ratchets are pretty good. Not really happy you turn socket to see sizes. Snap on over priced but you got a dealer if anything goes wrong. I'm gonna check out Amazon Japan. Thanks for sharing!
Have you seen the Nepros Long Box-End Wrenches? They have 14 x 17, 16 x 18, 17 x 19 etc. Nice!!!
Yes. Looked at them on the website last week.
Nice videos, Japanese are making quality tools! And I have a request, can you make a video about battery signal in the dash and the common issues please!!
Thanks for your content!
Can you or do you have videos of using these tools in the shop? I haven't seen a single video of one being used.
Kunrling extensions is something American tool companies need to step up to
Buy an urushi handle, cant find anyone on TH-cam who bought one, they’re expensive but in my career definitely will get one sometime
I'd love one. But man... $500-600 is steep for a 1/4" ratchet.
@@MrSubaru1387 Yikes 😅
Nobody else has had robustness issues on that 3/8 long handle? I put a wicked bend in the handle of mine with no tooth damage so I’m pretty sure I wasn’t overtorqued.
nepros Better than snap on ?
If John Wick bought ratchets
Very nice tools! Top, top quality. Were there any customs charges, import duties, or anything of the like?
Nope. 👍🏻
Awesome, love the Japanese tools. I’m curious to see how the rubber holds up over time with oil contamination.
Could be good.
But japanese mechanics try to not get dirty at all.
There are replacement rubber rings available
Pretty!
Just curious as to why you are buying Japanese Tools or what got you interested in them? Not saying there is anything wrong, I dig these videos.
Kind of explained it in the Ko-ken tool haul video. I stumbled upon Japanese tools when I was searching for a 13mm pipe plug socket for Subaru rear differential service. They're different. Foreign. Interesting. Well made. High quality. Affordable. So, I was hooked. Lol
I think you got everyone hooked, or at least me. Lol. Didn’t think I need more tools but guess I was wrong.
I think if you work on Japanese vehicles you learn how well the Japanese make things so start to look at what else they make.
It is in the Japanese philosophy, they would feel ashamed to produce something that wasn't quality.
Probable the opposite of China where the whole idea is to make something as low a quality as they can possible get away with.
Great Looking Tools!!! One quick question? In Your opinion for a serious DIYer what tool brand would You recommend ? Right now I have a mix of everyones. Looking to add some and want to go to one quailty affordable tool. Thanks for Your opinion. Oh and enjoy all Your videos!!
Probably say Gearwrench/Sunex.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks!!!!!!
You are making me want Japanese tools over American😅
@Wk900 That's surprising, all of my Nepros stuff has come within a few days.
@Wk900 Same here, I'm in the US, and have ordered directly from their website too; just lucky I guess.
Just got a Nepros 1/4 ratchet and spinner, it was really sloppy, about 1-2mm of travel between the anvil and spinner, depending on which detent the ball was engaging. Emailed them a video showing them how bad it was and that it locked on to my Snap on ratchet with no wobble, and they said it was normal for their ratchets... extremely disappointed in the quality.
Great vid. What's your go to spark plug removal set up for 2.5 SOHC engines?
Usually a Snap-on S9706KRA spark plug socket and an FXK6 6" extension. They're easy.
I really like this one. Not a Snap-on, but works just as well for me (not a professional mechanic). Been using it for a while now with great success.
www.amazon.com/GearWrench-80546-8-Inch-6-Inch-Swivel/dp/B0014ZVSVK?th=1
Looking on Matco's site, I don't see a 3/8 kit designed for a 1/4 housing. Is this made by someone other than Matco?
No, it's a Matco product. It's the ratchet repair kit for the BFR58 ratchet.
Kit p/n is BFR5TK.
@@MrSubaru1387 Ah, I found it now. They don't have a page for that repair kit, so that's why I was confused.
Edit: wait, does that mean I'd have to order the kit through a truck?
@@InvidiousIgnoramus that or call customer service and order by phone.
@@MrSubaru1387 Gotcha. They sure make it easy for us peons. Hopefully they actually let me order it via phone. :P
I tried to buy so me Koken tools from Amazon Japan, like a socket set and I kept getting "this item cannot be shipped to your location". But I was successful with one ratchet. Do experience this?
Some items are like that, just check other sellers for the item. Have t had a tool yet that I couldn't get shipped to me from a different Amazon seller.
Hi mate, can you do Subaru legacy 04-07 break lines replacement. Specially rear copper. Got rust issues and I'm not sure if I should just take it to a mechanic or DYI
Get a decent line wrench, and Soak the shit out of everything with penetrant lube...replaced my fronts w steel lines, wasnt as fun as I hoped
Mr. Subaru...you in Charlotte? and I agree. Amazon.co.jp rocks!
Close. 40 mins south of Charlotte, in South Carolina.
MrSubaru1387 - saw the CLT on the package. I live near Lake Wylie.
@@MrSubaru1387 I'm about 40 minutes north of Charlotte. You should get a subaru subscriber meet up together around Charlotte
I’m trying to order Ko-ken from Amazon Japan. Not having much luck with their website. Part of it is translated Japanese, and limited search results
Weird. I have no issue navigating. You can buy Ko-ken in the USA. Kokenusa.com, order from palmac.net. Promo code MrSubaru5 for 5% your order.
@@MrSubaru1387 thanks !
1/4” koken zeal ratchets are really hard to find right now…
Does Koken make that spark plug socket but in the right size for doing DOHC subarus?
Yes.
@@MrSubaru1387 do you have a pn or link?
Autozone makes a similar 1/4 body 3/8 head little ratchet, Duralast. 10$ w coupon
@SenselessTuning
No flex head though
I tried looking for the Ko-Ken ratchet but can’t find it on the Japan amazon site.
www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B079QJF8Z7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks 🙏🏿
So if you had to start your “lifelong “ toolset what would your purchases be ?
If I could only pick one manufacturer, at this point in use/testing, I'd still pick Snap-on.
MrSubaru1387 cool ! Thought the Japanese had won that privilege that was quite a surprise answer !!!
@@ramenhausten haven't had the Japanese tools but for a few weeks. I've been working with Snap-on since I was 5 years old.
What do you prefer - koken z or nepros line for sockets and ratchets?
Ko-ken. I actually use it. The Nepros stuff is more for looks honestly. Tried using it several times, and not a fan. Not sure what it is about it. Just keep it clean and in the draw. Honestly need to just box it back up.
You always saying “the Farm” what do you grow or raise? Throwing a guess out tobacco? Just seemed like lol
Now, Pine trees. Pulp wood. Was corn, soy beans, and beef cattle growing up, until my dad died.
Did you do the Icon give away yet ?
Yes, in November if I recall correctly.
Hahahaha First Comment!
Winner! 🥇