Long-term ICON Tool Review! **GIVEAWAY ENTRY CLOSED**
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Half the the channels that were doing the tool reviews with the icon tools didn’t did a follow up like you are doing. They just did a single video and that was it. With the recent videos you have done you can see you are using the icon tools and that proves that your are actually testing them and makes this follow up video awesome. Great channel like I always say and love the updates on Instagram too.
“I need new tools”
Finally a tool review that I absolutely agree with. When I used to wrench for a living, a senior tech told me “buy the best and you’ll only buy it once.” He also told me “If you borrow it more than once, you need to buy your own.” I spent thousands on my tools and I’m glad I spent the money on sockets, wrenches, and ratchets.
Buying tools twice is never saving money.
I know this is a really old comment, but the only reason I would disagree is in the event of breakage. It's touched on in the video. Most wrenches, rachets, and sockets have lifetime warranties these days, so you can get a replacement for a broken Pittsburgh, Icon, Husky, Kobalt, or Craftsman replaced in the same day versus waiting a week to a month for the tool truck to come by and get the warranty process done. Even in the rare event that HF won't warranty the tool, you can buy four Icon (or more than a dozen Pittsburgh) 1/2" ratchets for the price of a single Snap-on. That's enough for some people because breaking a tool is still a rare enough occurrence that they can't justify spending $50,000 on tool truck brands when they can spend a fraction of that elsewhere.
Buy the 'best' and you'll get gouged by a gigantic mark up for a not even CLOSE to commensurate increase quality. Don't buy the absolute cheapest shit, but buy the medium grade stuff it will work pretty much forever will still be literally a fraction of the price and nowadays come with robust warranties anyway. I've been using basic HF sockets, Gearwrench and Icon ratchets and a mix of medium priced Icon, GW, and Tekton wrenches for years without any issue. Anyone that tells you need tool truck shit for 'pro' work is full of the aforementioned substance.
Really just go look in the boxes of dudes that's been at it for some years, but not like 20 or 30.(also note most of those boxes are probably going to be 'retail' brands too because 'pro' toolboxs are another complete rip off) But you'll find they're full of the higher end 'retail' brands, not tool truck stuff. It's really only the old foogies that will seriously say you need to spend like 500 dollars for five wrenches or some shit. You just don't and spreading the nonsense that you do is a huge disservice to newer techs who frankly get pretty shit pay starting out in allot of cases and shouldn't be spending huge chunks of it on grossly overpriced tools.
@MrSubaru1387 you don't have to buy twice with icons lifetime warranty lol
Snap on fail, and are not that exceptional compared to MAC, Proto, Carlyle, or Icon, at up to 1/5 or less of the price
Invested in quite a bit of Icon recently and I totally agree with your analysis. If I was in a shop 9-5 I would have spent my money differently, but for a home gamer this allows me to have a well equipped shop with reasonable quality for a price I could justify. Thanks for the videos!
I can say the pittsburgh pro impacts are definitely good quality im a heavy equipment mechanic. And those sockets take a beating im not so much a fan of the icon sockets but the wrenches and ratchets are deffinantly worth the money. I dont even use chrome sockets. I just use impact sockets for everything and they take abuse every day. I broke 1deep well impact from harbor frieght. And all the 1in aockets i use are from napa they are ok. I just never was a fan of the prices. I want quality without having to spend half a weeks pay on a 12pc socket set on a truck. Thats my thought on it
Amen!!! I been training as a Deisel mechanic and everyone laughs at Harbour Freight but I told them I'm not going in debt for overpriced tools. All my HF tools have held up to heavy use and I'm especially happy with the impact sockets and Hercules impact 3/8 and 1/2 guns. Snap Off offers a 2 year warranty on their power tools where HF gives a 5 year warranty and Lifetime on all hand tools. I upgrade where I need to.
“I need new tools.”
Love that you did a longer term review on these instead of the "Yeah, they look good." reviews that usually accompany these sorts of tools. 👍
I love my snap-on stuff but I am no longer in the doing it full time and I jave too much trouble getting warranties for broken tools now.
They all break but it's easier for me in my situation to get a box store or HF tool replaced now
I mix and match my tools have had harbor freight impact sockets for 9 years , never had any issues with any of the sockets. Have proto, craftsman, Pittsburgh, matco and now an icon ratchets. The only one that I have broken was the craftsmen a few times3/8 and 1/2, cracked a 15/16 craftsman deep socket. Broke the square drive off the matco 1/2 breaker bar. Have a proto breaker bar for its Replacement. Also some funny stuff I bought a set of Stanley gear wrenches from Walmart and have never broken them, there 9 yearsold also. I would say if you don't miss use tools they will last. I work in a factory on industrial equipment 50-70 hrs a week so these tools have been put to the test with little to no issues. Great video!
i definitely need new tools, especially pre-organized kind a box.
im grateful for your vids. my very 1st subaru is an 03 Outback, had her just under 1 year, and thanks to your videos, i calmly replaced both my front cv joints, many thanks and keep up the good work.
Great video , well said on choosing the best tool in your field. Icon imo is definitely for a diyer or home use but they could also improve over the years it’s possible but as of now not there yet
Thank you for your time. Good to know from a professional point of view! Very easy to watch. Good to know your reasoning too! Thank you.
“I need new tools.” “Entry” Sweet review - I totally second the professional philosophy you explained. Even though the tool doesn’t make who you are, your sills or worth- but it may be about the dependability of the tool, it’s durability or accuracy that you cannot afford to put in question as a professional. Great vid!
I was very excited for these tools to launch and I’m honestly glad I haven’t spent the money on them. I thought they would hold up better but clearly not as good as my Gearwrench, Grey Pneumatic and Snap-On sockets/wrenches have. I would like to try them one day, maybe after revisions are made, but for now I don’t need new tools
I have mainly icon and I literally have only broken one thing. It was like a step down adaptor from 3/4 to 3/8 so I could get the yoke off of a kenworth that had locktite. Icon is a great tool brand and as someone who uses tools to their fullest working on semis most rusted out I can say I wouldn’t have any of it in my tool box if it didn’t work
******* Contest Entry is closed!*******
ICON tool giveaway winners are drawn. Thank you to all that participated.
Winner #1 - Andrew Inglett
Winner #2 - subaruenduro
Winner #3 - Jacob
Winner #4 - Luis Castelan
Yes, I will be trying to warranty/replace any damaged tools before the giveaway drawing. Not going to send you guys something beat up.
You're the man
MrSubaru1387 anybody who asks such a stupid question as that should be disqualified from the drawing 😁. Hell you can send me something broken I’ll gladly go warranty it myself np bro👍🏼👍🏼
MrSubaru1387 I’ll take anything
Did I win?
No
I've been working on my Subaru with the help of your channel, but I need new tools to finally finish it!
"I need new tools!" - that have been previously enjoyed.
Yes I stayed awake the whole random video! : )
Thanks for your review and some talk about comparing Icon to other brands.
Cheers.
I would love to see another one of these tests all these years later. It may still be the same outcome, but it seems they have improved the quality to address the complaints you listed.
I need new tools! These guys would be amazing to have. Appreciate the work!
Thank you for your honest reveiw. I am having to replace my tools due to thieves. due to all the 'hipe', i have not bought any HF ICON tools. thanks again
“I need new tools” Great review. I need some tools so I can use them every time I go to the junk yard. The comfort handle on the ratchet are great in cold weather.
I need new tools.
Thanks for the really in depth review! I have an 08 Legacy and could use some new tools to get work done on it😉
I need new tools, I'm just a weekend worrier so these tools would be very helpful for me. Thanks for the update.
I could use those tools for sure! My old crescent set is getting worn!
Craftsman China wrenches are strong and have been great for me. I also have the sockets and no issues here and have done tons of work with them. I checked out the Icon sockets and they were really light so I did not purchase them. I did purchase the 1/4 rather and like that very much. I think that’s about as much as I will spend on Icon.
I need new tools! Love the details that went into making this review.
Very thorough and professional overview! Thanks for doing the giveaway as well. 👌
Thanks for showing the close up on the box end wrench.
I am a dyier and I started with Pittsburgh many years ago. They held up through the years but I have since upgraded everything. But like I said, I’m a dyi guy, so I didn’t go snap on. I went gearwrench, olsa, Tekton, and Capri. Game changer having decent tools.
I need new tools! Happy Holidays and thank you for your awesome videos!
Perfect for DIY like you said and the old Craftsman’s ratchets and wrenches felt terrible but sockets seemed ok.
I agree with 100%, in fact, I did a ratchet comparison video between ICON vs Craftsman on my channel. The reason choose to compare it to Craftsman was because that is exactly what I see these ICON tools as being.
"I need new tools." I'm just about to replace head gaskets. Thanks for all the great advice!
I need new tools!
Thanks for all the Subaru videos and infos!
My favorite 1/4” ratchet is the Klein right angle screwdriver, it comes with a 1/4” socket adapter bit. The bit holds the sockets on with magnetism instead of the typical spring lock on other ratchets.
It has more clearance than any other 1/4” that I’ve seen, and has a nice finger loop as a handle so I can use one finger to loosen/tighten fasteners.
My main problem is I don’t know where to buy more of the 1/4” adapters.
Im a subaru tech. Bought the 3/8s to try out, have used them everyday on everything from oil changes to tearing down motors with absolutely 0 issues. purchased the day they came out and actually prefer them over my snap on chrome's
How are the icon 2 years later 🤔
And which part do you prefer over snap on?
@@infernoeagles5812 gave them to someone else in the shop, he only ever broke a 12mm using it daily on an impact gun
@@heyitsfranklynn168 I never use chromes on impact but for whatever reason break snap on 14’s 3x a year
"I Need new tools" I work on friends cars. I love this. Thanks Mr Subaru!
Great review. I agree, they are not professional grade. They are very good for the DIYer or "weekend warrior" as you say. I like ICON because if I break something on a Saturday, I can run to my local Freight and they swap it for free. Not an issue I've had yet with them though.
Yeah, that’s the page I’m on. I’m a DIY guy who wrenches a lot because our three vehicles have nearly 600k combined. But I don’t consider ICON to be pro grade. They are just one of many sufficient/decent Taiwanese tools out there. They are better than many at the price point, but honestly I prefer Tekton for many things. I have lots of gearwrench and Tekton and only recently added ICON. Happy with all the ICON I have so far except for the early gen sockets which had crappy chroming and I already warranteed.
As a separate comment, thank you for the test and opinion about the tools. Appreciate a cool head and fair review of the product.
You are so funny when you say you ramble. You're videos are always so GOOD in comparison with others. :-)
Very well said. Most of us are DIY mechanics and these will suffice. I love the high end stuff but I have a 9-5 desk job and don't do mechanic work for my livelihood anymore. I love your point of view and how honest your review is.
Subscribed because of this video.Im a professional John Deere tech and have been defending "tool truck" brands on youtube for awhile now.Alot of DIY guys can get by with these tools and i think its great.But when you turn wrenches for a living there is no replacement for top of the line quality tools.I have enough issues throughout the day.The last thing i wanna worry about is my junk wrench or socket fixen to round this bolt and make a job even worse.Ive been burned a few times going the cheap route and have learned my lesson.I dont need new tools,atleast not these :), but i hope these tools serve whoever gets um well.Thanks again for the honest review.
As another professional tech, I completely agree with everything you said in this video.
I DON'T need new tools and hopefully these go to people who can actually put them to good use. I do think this was a good honest review and good on Mr Subaru for giving all this stuff away. I still think I'm correct in saying we won't see replacement 3/8" drive flexhead ratchets for at least another year.
I need new tools! Building up my set to wrench at home, the 1/2" would be perfect
I need new tools!! Thanks for the great review.
The anti-slip grip wrenches have been my favorite I haven’t had any issues
I need new tools
You pretty much hit the nail on the head with everything said in this video.
Great video! Thanks for the honesty.
Gave ICON a try when I wanted some Mid-Deep, 3/8" drive sockets.
Also grabbed a ratchet in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2" drive to try them out VS the inexpensive ratchets I already have, some Tekton, and Snap-on ratchets I recently treated myself to.
Will have to see how they hold up.
I don't wrench for a living - so the price point was pretty decent with a 25% off coupon on everything I bought.
I've had a 1/4" drive set of SAE 'Quinn' sockets from Harbor Freight for HVAC work and they have held up just fine with regular use over the last few years.
I need new tools.! Looks pretty good overall! Would rock any of these icon things and give em a run for their money.
Hello, I am a first time watcher who can always use new tools. Lol!!! I love the honesty of your video. You are not the first person I have seen claiming that the quality of Icon isn't there. Have you ever tried Tekton tool's? I would love to see your review on them. I am retired and living in Florida these days. I love playing with classic cars. When Kmart sold Craftsman I started looking for a new tool brand it came down to Icon or Tekton and I choose Tekton. I am not a professional, but I just thought Tektons quality was a little better. The audio volume in your video was a little low. Any chance of getting a higher volume level for future videos?
I need new tools.
Your channel has already provided guidance for working on my Forester, and while it'd be silly to receive tools in addition to that, I can't say I'd be complaining ;)
For the Craftsman line, they had a Professional Series out for a while that was a nice step up from the janky old stuff. In all these years using Craftsman only broke one wrench and the pin fell out of one ratchet and they are replacing that under warranty for something I bought 40 years ago.
They are coming out with a new V-Line that might be nice, but never seen any yet.
Icon are great for the DIYers like myself. I can appreciate the quality tools like snap on but I’m not a mechanic and would be dumb for spending that much. Great review 👌🏼
Wow, thats awsome , I recently had my shop broken into and many of my old craftsman USA sockets along with my Matco wrenches and several item things were stolen, the sockets treated me very well from Craftsman USA for 30 years I have only broken a few and they were easily replaced back in the day, it would be really awesome to win one of your giveaways as I would be most grateful, thank you so much for this video,
This is a good real world review. I hate week wenches the most and sockets next. I have a relitve thats a professional mechanic like me . He started out with chraftsman. And the sockets just cant handle every day abuse like snap-on. That said there probably fine for occasional use not every day. Also i dont like not being able to buy 1 wrench or socket if i loose one like you can do with pretty much every one else. I am planning on trying out the ratcheting wrenches. Thanks for the updates.
“I need new tools”. Just started working on my 2012 subaru outback 2.5l and enjoying your videos.
I don’t need new tools but good for you on the giveaway bro.
This is a good honest review to btw.
I need new tools. Thank you for the detailed review.
"I need new tools." Just bought a house with a 3 car detached garage in the back. Working on building up a home tool set as I am a mechanic full time and will begin side work once I get tools and a lift.
"I need new tools" Appreciate all of your content and has helped my comfortably repair my own Subaru at home.
I have two older vehicles that need constant repairs. Would love to have a set.
Good video. I don't know if I just got lucky with my anti slip wrenches or if the quality of them has improved in three years, but mine are just as durable as my Snap On flank drive.
I bought a set of Icon Taiwan sockets to use at home. I use them about six times a year. Can’t complain
I agree
At the end of the day, we can only be as good as the tool
If you are the best in your craft but have crappy tools you will do your best but if you have quality tools and you are the best at your trade the results will be more than great!
Just saying something's are work investing on...
I was considering the icon for sockets and wrenches but I will be investing not spending from now on...
Enjoyed the video and appreciate the honest review.
I enjoy your videos since becoming a new member of the subaru family! I need new tools and an entry to the drawing so i can wrench on my subaru! Thanks!
I Need Tools!!! Love the content. Inspired me to get back into a subaru shop and get out of Mercedes Benz.
"I need new tools" been looking forward to your opinion on these forever you're awesome
What’s frightening is guys use these budget tools rounding out bolts left and right in a professional trade and it’s the customer that pays the ultimate cost
Idk I use almost exclusively generic sockets and I RARELY round out fasteners. Just gotta be smart and know when a fastener is about to round. You can almost always feel it.
I agree, there's a time and place for budget tools.
I need new tools! Great long term review as i have watched the series. Do you have your own lift/shop outside of the dealership.
I've used the icon 1/2 deep sockets everyday in a professional setting.
They are excellent no problems at all kinda..... The chrome is plating is starting to come off. With that said my "new" snal on tools are also showing chrome peeling. The newer snap on products aren't nearly as good as the old stuff. Bottom line some of the icon too are really really good
I know snap on should warranty the chrome , HF not so sure. I have a cornwell ratchet I hardly use that’s peeling up a storm. Luckily no cuts to my hand before I noticed
I need new tools. Thank you for making Subaru videos! Other Subaru related videos usually feature teenagers putting in aftermarket body kits or wheel spacers.
Like you said, just like a professional baker wouldn't be caught dead with black & decker mixer, but there's nothing wrong with black and decker for a home baker. I'm a home gamer and I'm looking forward to getting a few Icons for their lifetime warranty and price point but something a bit more premium than Pittsburg Pros
I need new tools. Im more curious on your thoughts on the long icon ratcheting wrenches. I noticed that the teeth on the non slip version are not as defined. Thanks! Great video!
Finally .. an honest review .
I always thought this were as good as the Pittsburgh brand ..
Probably just trying to jack up the prices with a facelift.
For me as home mechanic i love icon, i have $4000 worth of icon tools. They've been holding up awesome for me! And youre right mr Subaru i just cant go for snap on its not justifiable for me, same stuff i have now at snap on would be worth 20,000+, of course theyre better than icon but icon is in its own legue in my opinion.
"I need new tools". Glad to hear about the icon ratcheting wrenches.
I need new tools but not sure if I want these after the video :)
I'm thinking about buying the full line of icon. I'm no professional technician. But the cheaper tools especially the wrenches just won't cut the mustard. I think these will be good enough for me. I used to be an assembly mechanic and had a roll away box full of snap on and Craftsman pro grade tools and it got stolen from my garage
I have been wanting to try the new icon tool but haven't been able to yet.
“I need new tools” been waiting for update videos on icon tools thank you
"I need new tools" Thanks for all of your great information!
"I need new tools" thanks Mr Subaru for this giveaway and for the countless hours and money you've helped me save!
I need new tools and that was the most honest review of the Icon brand but people have to remember you are paying for what you get but over all for the price they are not that bad.I do have too say m=our grandfather passed on March at 89 years old and he left me and my brother all his tools and shop,he had Snap on & Mac so we get the cheaper tools too just have around and carry in the cars so if they got stolen the high end don't get stolen.
Thank you again. You are appreciated
I agree Snap-on makes the best wrenches and sockets. I've got all brands (snap-on, mac, matco, craftsman, and gearwrench) and by far snap-on is far superior to the others. I am a mechanic by trade and if I need to get something apart I grab the snap-on. Yes they're expensive but worth it, I've have tools from snap-on that are over 30 years old and get used everyday.
Very very well said about the tool truck brands
“I need new tools” entry. I’ll take anything even broken. I’ll warranty it myself np. I appreciate you making the offer and taking time to mail it. If I win don’t waste you’re time going to warranty anything. 👍🏼👍🏼
"I need new tools" just bought a h6 05 outback and gonna attempt my first head gasket replacement. Wish me luck
I need new tools. Entry.
I'm liking this Icon brand!
I apprieciate your reviews!
the den of tools: "these icon chrome sockets from harbor freight are the best. They are snap on killers and are made and designed better. I have no complaints and out performed my snap on sockets that I don't have. My only complaint is that they crack, wear out from the drive, walls, and destroy my impacts anvil. YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND IM A REAL MECHANIC. I HAVE TO USE CHROMES ON IMPACTS!"
“I need new tools”. Thanks for the great content and giveaway!
I NEED TOOLS. always find myself working on cars away from work and decided to put together a at home mechanics kit.
“I need new tools” “entry” And thanks for doing this review, it was interesting the data that came out from your testing in the real world as a technician, especially on the sockets and wrenches.
I guess there is no reason to replace my Gearwrench socket sets with Icon tools then! I will keep saving for Snapon tools!! 👍👍
Yeah, not an upgrade from Gearwrench in my opinion.
Saw your video comparing that icon flex head to the snapon.. you noted some places where the icon was thinner build.. Did you find it made any real difference in application and day to day wrenching? Was it as an issue in practical use vs. on paper?
Very well said! Liked,subscribed.
"I need new tools", thanks for the helpful review!
Been looking for this kit for the last 6months in my region nowhere too be found. Hopefully oneday, just maybe !!! It might be lost at Sea !!!!😂