{"product_id":"gripedge-17mm-hex-stubby-flex-head-low-profile-dual-action-driver-ratchet","title":"GripEdge | 17mm Hex Stubby Flex Head Low-Profile Dual Action Driver Ratchet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GripEdge 3\/8\" drive Dual Action Drive system is built around one number: 27mm. That is the combined height of this ratchet head with a 3\/8\" DAD bit seated in it, measured from the fastener up, against 63.8mm (2-1\/2\") for a standard 3\/8\" ratchet carrying a GripEdge standard-length bit socket. The DFRB47590 is the stubby member of the 17mm hex ratchet family. It solves the horizontal clearance problem on top of the vertical one: a 4-3\/4\" (121mm) body that fits and swings where a full-length handle hits a frame member, bulkhead, or housing before completing a stroke, while the head stays at the same 27mm height as the standard and extra-long versions. The short lever arm also gives finer control on small and lightly torqued 3\/8\" fasteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe height comes from the head, not the handle. A 17mm hex pass-through retention cavity lets a 3\/8\" GripEdge Dual Action Drive bit seat into the ratchet by its external hex, so the bit and ratchet work as one unit rather than two stacked parts. That advantage only applies with GripEdge 3\/8\" drive DAD bits. A standard bit socket cannot be driven by this ratchet at all, and a 1\/4\" drive DAD bit with a 7\/16\" hex body will not engage the 17mm cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e27mm combined height.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a DAD bit seated, head and bit measure 27mm (1-1\/16\") on the fastener, compared with 63.8mm (2-1\/2\") for a standard 3\/8\" ratchet and GripEdge standard-length bit socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-3\/4\" stubby body.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shortest ratchet in the 3\/8\" DAD lineup fits pockets and cavities where a longer handle has no room to move. The trade is leverage: for seized or high-torque fasteners, the 10\" DFRB1090 or 18\" DFRB1890 is the better choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContoured handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e The handle profile is shaped for grip stability and control, reducing hand fatigue over extended use and at awkward angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReversible 90-tooth mechanism, 4 degree swing arc.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ninety teeth engage with minimal handle travel, so the ratchet keeps working where swing room is measured in degrees, and it is fully reversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-locking flex head, 0 to 180 degrees.\u003c\/strong\u003e A friction pivot holds position through the full range without a lock. Omitting the lock saves parts and height and removes a component that can fail under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlush-mount selector switch.\u003c\/strong\u003e The direction switch sits flush with the head, so it cannot snag on surrounding components or flip mid-stroke, and it works with gloves on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-backdrag mechanism.\u003c\/strong\u003e The handle resets on the return stroke without pulling the bit or fastener backward, which keeps small and lightly seated fasteners from turning with the handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField-serviceable.\u003c\/strong\u003e The head uses exposed fastener points and replaceable gear assemblies, the flex joint is replaceable, and dedicated repair kits are available (DRB90HRK head kit, DRB90FJRK flex joint kit), so a worn ratchet gets rebuilt instead of replaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged Cr-Mo steel, high-polish chrome.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome-molybdenum construction resists wear and deformation under heavy torque loads, with a chrome finish for corrosion resistance and easy cleanup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for automotive, aerospace, industrial maintenance, and precision fabrication work where a 3\/8\" fastener has to be reached and turned in a space a standard ratchet cannot enter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDFRB47590\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGripEdge 3\/8\" drive Dual Action Drive bits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive cavity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17mm hex pass-through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-3\/4\" (121mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombined height with DAD bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27mm (1-1\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTooth count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwing arc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlex range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 180 degrees, non-locking friction pivot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForged chrome-molybdenum (Cr-Mo) steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-polish chrome plating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServiceability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplaceable gear assemblies and flex joint; DRB90HRK and DRB90FJRK repair kits available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ratchet works only with GripEdge 3\/8\" drive Dual Action Drive bits. The 17mm hex pass-through cavity is sized for 3\/8\" drive DAD bodies; 1\/4\" drive DAD bits (7\/16\" hex) will not engage. Compatible sets include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gripedgetools.com\/products\/gripedge-9-pc-rpt-3-8-drive-low-profile-metric-hex-dual-action-driver-bit-set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDDHBM9S: 9-PC 3\/8\" Drive Low-Profile Metric Hex Dual Action Driver Bit Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 6mm through 14mm, all sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gripedgetools.com\/products\/gripedge-6-pc-rpt-3-8-drive-low-profile-sae-hex-dual-action-driver-bit-set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDDHBS6S: 6-PC 3\/8\" Drive Low-Profile SAE Hex Dual Action Driver Bit Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 1\/4\" through 9\/16\", all sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gripedgetools.com\/products\/gripedge-8-pc-rpt-3-8-drive-low-profile-star-dual-action-driver-bit-set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDDSB8S: 8-PC 3\/8\" Drive Low-Profile Star Dual Action Driver Bit Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. T30 through T70, all sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gripedgetools.com\/products\/gripedge-12-pc-1-4-3-8-drive-low-profile-triple-square-dual-action-driver-bit-set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDDTS12S: 12-PC 1\/4\" \u0026amp; 3\/8\" Drive Low-Profile Triple Square Dual Action Driver Bit Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. M16 and M18 only. The M4 through M14 in this set are 1\/4\" drive and will not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gripedgetools.com\/products\/gripedge-52-pc-rpt-3-8-drive-low-profile-master-dual-action-driver-ratchet-set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMDDB52S: 52-PC RPT™ 3\/8\" Drive Low-Profile Master Dual Action Driver \u0026amp; Ratchet Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All 48 bits, plus the 17mm hex to 3\/8\" and 1\/2\" square drive adapters that let this ratchet run standard sockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gripedgetools.com\/collections\/dual-action-drive\"\u003eBrowse all GripEdge Dual Action Drive bits and ratchets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GRIPEDGE Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53037130580279,"sku":"DFRB47590","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/2543\/1863\/files\/DFRB47590_1_1_1.jpg?v=1793477383","url":"https:\/\/www.gripedgetools.com\/products\/gripedge-17mm-hex-stubby-flex-head-low-profile-dual-action-driver-ratchet","provider":"GRIPEDGE Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}