ICON G2 Ratchets - G1 Gets Dethroned

ICON G2 ratchets are back for Black Friday, so I grabbed a few more to round out the lineup — the 1/4”, 3/8”, and 1/2” G2 flex heads plus the long non-flex versions. I also picked up a couple G1 pieces to revisit them and compare feel, back drag, and build. I also show exactly how to re-lube an ICON G2 ratchet the easy way without dumping the whole mechanism onto your bench. ⸻ Here’s what’s inside the video: • How to spot a G2 vs a G1 ratchet • Which G2 models I bought today and why ( • Why G2 beats G1 in feel — smoother, lower back drag, consistent rotation • Where G1 still falls short (loose flex head tension, inconsistent back drag, cheaper finish) • Budget ratchets that outperform G1 (Pittsburgh Composite, Astros, DieHards) • How loud a factory G2 sounds vs a re-lubed one • Which lubes actually work: – Tri-Flow = too thin – Super Lube Grease = too thick – Super Lube ISO 100 = the sweet spot • The no-stress method for re-lubing a G2 (hold the anvil down, don’t dump the pawls, don’t lose the O-ring) • Bonus pickup: $18 Hercules tool tote — not a Veto, but great for quick project loads ************************** BLACK FRIDAY TOOL HAUL! ************************** ⸻ 🧰 Shown in this video: Super Lube ISO 100-150 Oil:l https://amzn.to/4p3vhBF Super Lube Grease: https://amzn.to/3JTOCpC ⸻ What we do on Tools & Twisties: We review precision hand tools with real bench testing — ICON, Snap-On, Ko-ken, Tekton, Knipex, Astro, and more — with performance cars in the backdrop. My Amazon Tool Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/toolstwistiesprecisiontoolsperformancecars ⸻ 📬 Subscribe for more tool reviews & toolbox tours: 👉 /@toolsandtwisties ⸻ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – ICON G2 Black Friday Haul 00:25 – G2 vs G1: How to tell them apart 01:10 – 1/4” & 3/8” G2 ratchets 03:10 – 1/2” G2 flex head 04:35 – Flex vs non-flex differences 05:40 – G1 ratchets revisited 08:05 – Budget ratchets worth buying 09:10 – Lube breakdown (thin vs thick vs ISO-100) 10:00 – How to re-lube an ICON G2 safely 12:20 – Hercules tool tote pickup 12:55 – Wrap-up ⸻ #toolsandtwisties #harborfreight #icon #ratchets #toolhaul #mechanictools #toolreview