I bought my father a Koken socket set back in 1968 in NZ. It has a set of BSF, BSW and AF sockets as well as a ratchet, t-bar, breaker bar, six and eight inch extensions, spark plug socket all 1/2 inch. No metric in the set. I inherited the set back from my Dad when he died. The set has been worked hard over the years. We split other manufacturers sockets on quite a few occasions but never Kokens. Still in the original steel box. Been absolutely brilliant.
Ko-Ken USA should seriously consider some sort of sponsorship and or get you working in their promotional videos and trade shows. You are right behind their products and you don't even work for them. Genuine enthusiasm for a product is hard to beat.
$350 for the Ko-ken socket set. That same size set from Snap-on is $780. 58mm socket from Snap-on is $160. Real tools cost money. Chinese junk doesn't get you far in a career. Serious technicians and mechanics invest in the tools they use to earn a living.
@tumbacan look at wonderful architectures of the ancient civilization. i'm sure they don't have state of the art tools to build it, but this attention to detail and craftsmanship to building tools is a good thing for those who work in the trade.
That’s interesting that you mention the quality is like the US used to be, I can remember as an apprentice here in Australia back in the early eighties a trades man mentioned that America made good tools and over the following years I took notice of tool quality and where there came from. He was right they were good as was English and Australian though I think in general American tools had the edge back then. I’ve noticed that some things from Britain are not as good as they used to be and Australia doesn’t even make socket sets or anything else anymore.
Australian tools are piece of shit, especially those like Kinchorme advertising as an Australian Owned Brand but most of them are made in China or rebranded Chinese products but selling as an Australian Made products price.
Thank you, MrSubaru1387, I really enjoyed your presentation of Ko-ken tools. You „encouraged“ me to buy this ½“ Z-series set (together with a ¼“ and 3/8“ set of standard series) here in Germany and I‘m very impressed by the quality and appearance. To my surprise not the online-shops but the local tool retailer offered (by far) the best price: 270 Euro [328 $] for this ½“ set, incl. 19% German VAT. He obtained the tools from Ko-ken Europe in Luxemburg. Got addicted now, I‘ll buy further Ko-ken articles especially since the price is much lower than comparable parts from German premium brands.
It's definitely difficult getting Ko-ken tools without getting a kick in the pants on shipping.. Don't know if anyone else saw, but even all of the numbers on the sockets and extensions in the case were all up right when first opened.. Just outstanding detail
Thank you. The Japanese attention to detail and quality is to be admired. My buddy bought golf irons manufactured by Mizuno in Japan. They are so well made. Thanls for posting
I like Tone tools too. My favourite is their extra long straight wrench. In fact in Japan, Tone and KTC extra long straight wrench is considered as the first class quality and ergonomics which I really agree. (Better than Snap-On in my opinion in terms of feel and nice to hands factor). I also found KTC drum brake spring tool very useful for the hand brake on Subaru. But I have to say, you Americans make some really great tools. My favourite of the favourite is OTC hub puller to push the spline out of the hub. That tool is just awesome. No more headaches from rusted spline.
Koken make awesome quality tools but very expensive here in Oztralia. I have some Koken stuff from the 80's/90's and it is still going strong. Good to hear it is still made in Japan not China unlike many overpriced tool brands nowadays.
A36 tooth ratchet is fine as long as you have swing room. High tooth count was designed for limited turning room. I always used air ratchet when I had no turning room in the old days. Thanks for sharing your tool haul with us.
I've been using koken's tools professionally for a few months now and even their non Z series sets are very stout. I have a set of shallow nut grip sockets in my pit with my ratchets and it really is a bespoke setup. Thank you so much for introducing me to their product. I cant wait for them to have their full catalogue readily available in the states.
I have a 1/4 and a 3/8 set and I’m very pleased so far. I have the 1/2 set coming next week. I’ve been in the trade for over 30 years using Snap-on tools most of that time, I feel Koken is possibly better then my beloved Snap-on sockets and ratchets. Time will tell but Koken specializing in sockets and such is what put Snap-on on the map. Koken with the Z series is quite a innovation, you won’t get it until you wrench with them.
Depending on which way it goes, those packages get extra time because of the international date line. I used to go through Narita airport and I'd show up in the Midwest within a couple hours of when I left. In reality, I just spent around 16 hours on planes, plus whatever time in layovers.
This guy found the excuse for his wife to let him buy tools 😂 the way he reads the product numbers in a slightly higher tone idk man this is awesome content! I love it
Barry Thomas yeah, I am lucky enough to have many of their tools, and while many will beg to differ I would argue that they are definitely close to tool truck quality, and definitely better than newer Taiwanese gearwrench ect.
I recently bought a new Stanley 3/8 socket set and it came in a nice yellow metal case. Dare say the case was better quality than the contents. The price was right though.
Love koken tools. Picked up a bunch you’ve bought and love them as well. Quality costs money and I don’t mind spending my hard earned cash of quality tools from Koken
Quality tools are great, just as long as the people you work with are trust worthy and look after tools properly. Otherwise you are better off buying further down the price ladder.
@@markfryer9880 the people we work with need to bring their own tools ;-) One shop i worked in, we had two guys with no "feel" for tools; one of them believed that you torqued a bolt until it groaned, "i don't need no torque wrench! " , and one guy, hammered on a pump shaft to get the bearing to come out, hammered until the casing broke! Same guy, another occasion, stripped bolt head, applied "vise grip", and, again, a hammer...until he broke the vise grips, and tore the head off the bolt...these guys were not open for "can I borrow your wrench/ratchet...?" on pain of death! Keep well, keep your hands on your tools!
Mate!! I brought my first set of ko-ken half inch drive sockets in 1987 in my first year of my apprenticeship and still using them today!! Never buy anything else well other japanese tools and Germany tools.
You don’t have to apologize for gushing over tools, that set is a master class in presentation, quality, and craftsmanship, now apologizing for NOT gushing, that would be more understandable lol jk. I wish I would have known about these before I dropped $700+ on my two Wera sets. Awesome video, I’ll keep watching and subscribe.
First time I've seen a Nut Grip socket. Very cool! I'm not terribly familiar with Japanese tools other than Mitutoyo. I do own a set of Vessel impacts and something else that I'm forgetting, along with a bunch of Mitu, and that's the full extent of my Japanese tool collection. Really don't know much about the market.
Sorry MrSubaru but nobody else offers more combinations and size of tools in boxes like those than Hazet. Yes, unfortunately, most of them are not made of metal anymore but you can get them in any size and they are just as presentable as Ko-ken. And I would not be surprised if Hazet (and Stahlwille and Gedore) was offering tools like that before Ko-ken company ever existed. Don't get me wrong, I love Japanese products and their attention to details, but Germans were doing that probably before anybody else.
I love Tone ratchet, i have tone rh3h 3/8 drive and it feel nice and look beautiful.Compare with the kobalt 90 tooth , tone weight less and much more tight, sometimes the kobalt ratchet selector will stay neutral.
To me the low back drag is more important than the high tooth count. Ratchets with low back drag are the old Proto pear head ratchets and the current harbour freight Pitsburg pro.
No tool giveaways here?? The heck?! 😝😆😆😆😆 BTW you turned me on to koken z series tools recently. Lastnight I ordered the spark plug socket clip style to try out with my 18 WRX and 1/4, 3/8 drive double jointed universals to try out as well! Of course I used that promo code!💪💪 I have missing sockets from my original craftsman (USA) sets from YEARS ago. Always wanted to get a set of low profile sockets so ill probably buy everything they have in 1/4 and 3/8 drive soon and fill the gaps in my craftsman eventually to have for home / garage/portable. Wish they had a "master z- series socket set" to just buy them all 😂😂
Also own some Tone and Koken - tools, worked im Japan many times ( Service Engineer Cigarette making equipement ) but no match for German Belzer or Stahlwille - ratchets and sockets. If U already enjoy the finish of Koken - tools U burst in tears if U see / touch / work with a set from Stahlwille ...
When my son was in early Primary School, he had trouble saying Subaru. He pronounced it as Subarubaroo. Might have been something to do with saying Kangaroo given we are Australian.
did you do a teardown of that 36 tooth ratchet, the shrill ratcheting sound indicates no lubrication by the OEM, hope you lubricated the gear and paul before 1st use.
Nice tool haul Robert👍 I've never heard of Kokon tools before, I'll have to look them up. Looks like great quality. I wish I could get stuff from Japan as fast as you have been. I've been waiting 2 1/2 months for my factory service manual for my Hobio and still no sign of it.
On your recommendation I have bought quite a few koken and tone tools I have a-lot of snap on stuff too I think the Japanese line of tools is every bit the match if not better and defiantly alot cheaper
If Koken was easier to acquire in the US, I think I would choose them over snap on. I'm not saying they are better than snap on, i just like how much thought they put into their tools and packaging.
Sir,i really like your videos,i am from old world and i can say that ko-ken has really top notch quality tools,try also king tony is also from japan from brands like usag and heyco (italy and germany) they still have socket sets in metal boxes.best regards from:europe
Very nice. Shipping costs from balise Subaru in Rhode island crazy 65 dollars in parts 316 dollars shipping . plastic splash shield nothing heavy cancelled that order quick. Never seen anything so out of line.
no metal case? really!? It's pretty much standard in Australia, I've never seen any kits not in a metal case. This is the first time I heard of no metal cases
Minimalist/modest packaging seems to be very common in Japanese made products. Not tool related but I bought a few headgears from Winning and it came shipped in modest looking cardboard boxes. You wouldn't expect a $500 item would come like that but that's part of the charm I suppose.
Man, you do love those Koken tools! I looked at the prices, but i'm way out of date on tool purchases...they seem rather pricey, but I can see that they build them to "aerospace" standards, and would last professionals a long time, and would be lifetime tools for any kind of shade-tree mechanic ;-) Looking forward to your comparison videos!
Hey Mr.Subaru! I love your content, your videos have taught me lots and have saved me tons of headaches and money! I have an issue right now though, my NA EJ25 wouldn't run after letting sit for a while. I found oil in the spark plug wells and figured that was the issue. I proceeded to change my valve cover gaskets, tube seals, spark plugs, and coil wires and it still wouldn't start. I realized after this that I didn't clean the tubes first and I think I let a good amount of oil into the combustion chamber. What do you think I should do to fix this?
@@MrSubaru1387 Yes I have fuel pressure to the fuel pressure regulator, gas looks clean still as it was only a couple weeks. do you think the oil that got in could be the problem? Was should I check next? Thank you for the quick response!
@@ianybanez6203 remember, for an engine to run you need three things. Spark, fuel, and timed compression. Do you have spark at the plug wires? Do you have injector pulse?
This is a different issue, but can you “ PLEASE “ do a video about common problem “” If you have the chance “” about Subaru Ascent 2019/2020, like the transmission recall problem ? even just a talk and guidance about owning a Subaru Ascent. I ‘m debating buying a SUV like Subie Ascent or Toyota Highlander or Honda Pilot good for snow or rain weather. Thanks Mr. Subaru 1387 for your time and kindness. 🙏❤️
I'll see what I can do. Not too familiar with them. But I've seen the trans issues, as well as issue with the engine smoking on start up. There were the propshaft recalls and the weld issues on the first batch as well.
Beautiful presentation in the Koken box. Looks like it should be for a Katana or something! By the way, I’d love to see a repair on a WRX transmission that has a cable issue. I’m just taking my 2019 in since it’s under warranty but I’d like to see the process since it seems it’s a common issue. Won’t shift into 5th or 6th!
Took it in since it’s under warranty. Turns out it was the adjustment under the shift boot, which was funny cause I pulled the boot and messed with it but I guess I didn’t see what they did. They did put it up on the lift but it wasn’t the cable at the transmission. Back in business anyway!
I got a few items from Japan they are 🇺🇸 if want good tools you pay a pretty price but you get what you pay for I like the metal case and last that I've seen was SK back in 80s
its strange i rarely see socket sets come in plastic cases, in australia i can go down to any store that sells tools and 90 percent of socket sets are in a metal case. the cheapest socket set i have bought was a $120 toolpro set it was in a metal case and the ratchet has taken everthing i have thrown at it for the last 4 years and it has been smacked with a 2lb hammer more times than i am willing to admit.
Mr Subaru iam wanting to get the thread repair kit to repair the timing belt tensioner bolt hole. Got stripped out n need to buy the kit u used.1994 ej2.2mpfi. Please let me no how to order one. Thank You Sir. U will be my saviour.
hello this is not a question about tools I have a 2015 Subaru legacy 2.5i my question is are the timing chains good for the life of the car as long as the oil is changed regularly any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Roy A
Yes, or at least they're supposed to be. Subaru rates their chains as lifetime or (300k) miles. That said, chain tensioners, guides, etc can break, fail, get noisy in that time and need service or replacement. But no, no set replacement interval like the old timing belts.
Mr. Subaru, I ordered the lug nut extentions from amazon usa but i 100% sure it came from Japan cc DHL delivered on sunday. i am a Subaru mechanic and i am trying to order TONE PG86S. However i keep getting this "Sorry, this item can't be shipped to your selected address. Learn more. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order. " even though i already selected outside japan address. fyi i have set up my amazon japan account and log in. How did you work around international shipments?
I had no issue shipping it to South Carolina. Maybe see if there's another seller selling it. I've had to change sellers before to find one to ship to the US.
What is the best browser for shopping the Japanese Amazon site? With auto-translate? Japanese is not my first language..... or even my second, or third, etc.... :-) It also looks like you can also get the 1/2" drive without the case, extensions and breaker bar for about 1/2 the price of the complete set (4285ZE). (For those on a tighter budget)
Nice video. Yep Koken is beautiful. I've had their stuff since the 80's and use it almost every day. Koken were the last maker to offer socket sets in steel boxes with no plastic insert. The sockets were corralled together in partitioned compartments. I bought the big 1/2" AM set just as Koken were deleting it and the AMW from the range around 2008. Koken is more conservative than a bunch of Texas second amendment Trump supporters and that's what I like. They simply don't compromise on quality.
Let me ask you this what do you do if you happen to break one of your sockets or socket drive? No matter how well-built something is things do break and I'm just wondering how do you deal with that.
I haven't broken a socket or ratchet in a long time. Last one I broke was last year. Cracked a Snap-on 12 point 12mm on Subaru engine block bolts. Just got it warrantied by my dealer.
If you're committed to one brand, for all, it has to be TONE. They have a full tool line up where Ko-ken is mainly socketry items. If you are just looking for socket and ratchet items, Ko-ken hands down. 👍🏻
hi i was selling Koken Tools here in Australia From a tool truck 30 plus years ago still have (borrowed never returned lol) most of socket for my personal use even then they were not hard to sell due to way they were made and thin wall on sockets compared to most import cheap sockets ratchets where of same quality oh yeah stickers where free in box kits of short and long walled socket if i am correct may Australia only there was a 3'' round sticker plus a 12'' for shop walls /side of tool trucks for advertisement i also sold Tone as well but was at that time small foot print in market here as special tool Japanese cars not sure if a company by the name KCT tools is still around but they made a range of brake tools their products where on a even with Koken for top quality dependable tools in my mind you have make a fine choice in Koken Tool
I bought my father a Koken socket set back in 1968 in NZ. It has a set of BSF, BSW and AF sockets as well as a ratchet, t-bar, breaker bar, six and eight inch extensions, spark plug socket all 1/2 inch. No metric in the set. I inherited the set back from my Dad when he died. The set has been worked hard over the years. We split other manufacturers sockets on quite a few occasions but never Kokens. Still in the original steel box. Been absolutely brilliant.
Ko-Ken USA should seriously consider some sort of sponsorship and or get you working in their promotional videos and trade shows. You are right behind their products and you don't even work for them. Genuine enthusiasm for a product is hard to beat.
I have a large set of H.S.S. taps and dies from Japan. The quality is incredible.
Shhhh stop telling people about Koken tools or they're going to become as overpriced as snap on!
😂 😂 😂
What? Ko-ken is very affordable. 1/2 or 1/3 the price of tool truck brands.
$350 for the Ko-ken socket set. That same size set from Snap-on is $780. 58mm socket from Snap-on is $160. Real tools cost money. Chinese junk doesn't get you far in a career. Serious technicians and mechanics invest in the tools they use to earn a living.
@tumbacan look at wonderful architectures of the ancient civilization. i'm sure they don't have state of the art tools to build it, but this attention to detail and craftsmanship to building tools is a good thing for those who work in the trade.
@@MrSubaru1387 Go for the premium and get "nepros" sockets 14 dollars a piece.
That’s interesting that you mention the quality is like the US used to be, I can remember as an apprentice here in Australia back in the early eighties a trades man mentioned that America made good tools and over the following years I took notice of tool quality and where there came from. He was right they were good as was English and Australian though I think in general American tools had the edge back then. I’ve noticed that some things from Britain are not as good as they used to be and Australia doesn’t even make socket sets or anything else anymore.
Australian tools are piece of shit, especially those like Kinchorme advertising as an Australian Owned Brand but most of them are made in China or rebranded Chinese products but selling as an Australian Made products price.
Thank you, MrSubaru1387, I really enjoyed your presentation of Ko-ken tools. You „encouraged“ me to buy this ½“ Z-series set (together with a ¼“ and 3/8“ set of standard series) here in Germany and I‘m very impressed by the quality and appearance. To my surprise not the online-shops but the local tool retailer offered (by far) the best price: 270 Euro [328 $] for this ½“ set, incl. 19% German VAT. He obtained the tools from Ko-ken Europe in Luxemburg. Got addicted now, I‘ll buy further Ko-ken articles especially since the price is much lower than comparable parts from German premium brands.
It's definitely difficult getting Ko-ken tools without getting a kick in the pants on shipping.. Don't know if anyone else saw, but even all of the numbers on the sockets and extensions in the case were all up right when first opened.. Just outstanding detail
Can be ordered from Ko-ken USA through Palmac.net. Have promo code MrSubaru5 for 5% off as well, on top.
Thank you. The Japanese attention to detail and quality is to be admired. My buddy bought golf irons manufactured by Mizuno in Japan. They are so well made. Thanls for posting
I like Tone tools too. My favourite is their extra long straight wrench. In fact in Japan, Tone and KTC extra long straight wrench is considered as the first class quality and ergonomics which I really agree. (Better than Snap-On in my opinion in terms of feel and nice to hands factor). I also found KTC drum brake spring tool very useful for the hand brake on Subaru. But I have to say, you Americans make some really great tools. My favourite of the favourite is OTC hub puller to push the spline out of the hub. That tool is just awesome. No more headaches from rusted spline.
Koken make awesome quality tools but very expensive here in Oztralia. I have some Koken stuff from the 80's/90's and it is still going strong. Good to hear it is still made in Japan not China unlike many overpriced tool brands nowadays.
Dropped a like. I've never heard of Kroken tools but this broke farmer is about to go more broke thanks to you 🤣
A36 tooth ratchet is fine as long as you have swing room. High tooth count was designed for limited turning room. I always used air ratchet when I had no turning room in the old days. Thanks for sharing your tool haul with us.
You're welcome. 👍🏻
I've been using koken's tools professionally for a few months now and even their non Z series sets are very stout. I have a set of shallow nut grip sockets in my pit with my ratchets and it really is a bespoke setup. Thank you so much for introducing me to their product. I cant wait for them to have their full catalogue readily available in the states.
Hopefully we can make something happen soon. 👍🏻
Very big here in new Zealand .. first county to get koken tools from Japan if you read the history good collection I have a fair bit of koken
I have a 1/4 and a 3/8 set and I’m very pleased so far. I have the 1/2 set coming next week. I’ve been in the trade for over 30 years using Snap-on tools most of that time, I feel Koken is possibly better then my beloved Snap-on sockets and ratchets. Time will tell but Koken specializing in sockets and such is what put Snap-on on the map. Koken with the Z series is quite a innovation, you won’t get it until you wrench with them.
Depending on which way it goes, those packages get extra time because of the international date line. I used to go through Narita airport and I'd show up in the Midwest within a couple hours of when I left. In reality, I just spent around 16 hours on planes, plus whatever time in layovers.
This guy found the excuse for his wife to let him buy tools 😂 the way he reads the product numbers in a slightly higher tone idk man this is awesome content! I love it
No wife, no kids, no car payment, no mortgage payment. That's how I buy tools. 😂 😂 😂
@@MrSubaru1387 No ex -wife with child support payments?
@@markfryer9880 negatory
in Australia we are fortunate that most socket sets still come in metal cases, sidcrome, kincrome and gear wrench
Still got an old set of Sidchrome sockets and open-enders. They will outlive me :)
Barry Thomas yeah, I am lucky enough to have many of their tools, and while many will beg to differ I would argue that they are definitely close to tool truck quality, and definitely better than newer Taiwanese gearwrench ect.
Strangely, I got an ad for new Kinchrome tool sets before watching this video and the sets are coming out in blow molded plastic cases.
Mark Fryer yeah, unfortunately lots of their kits do, but their straight socket sets still come in really good metal cases
I recently bought a new Stanley 3/8 socket set and it came in a nice yellow metal case. Dare say the case was better quality than the contents. The price was right though.
Awesome! Happy for you, I love the looks of those tools
Love koken tools. Picked up a bunch you’ve bought and love them as well. Quality costs money and I don’t mind spending my hard earned cash of quality tools from Koken
Agreed. The Japanese definitely take pride in their products. 👍🏻
Quality tools are great, just as long as the people you work with are trust worthy and look after tools properly. Otherwise you are better off buying further down the price ladder.
@@markfryer9880 the people we work with need to bring their own tools ;-)
One shop i worked in, we had two guys with no "feel" for tools; one of them believed that you torqued a bolt until it groaned, "i don't need no torque wrench! " , and one guy, hammered on a pump shaft to get the bearing to come out, hammered until the casing broke! Same guy, another occasion, stripped bolt head, applied "vise grip", and, again, a hammer...until he broke the vise grips, and tore the head off the bolt...these guys were not open for "can I borrow your wrench/ratchet...?" on pain of death!
Keep well, keep your hands on your tools!
Seems like the Koken stuff is top notch and good looking. Wish one of the tool trucks carried them so I could check them out in person
Mate!! I brought my first set of ko-ken half inch drive sockets in 1987 in my first year of my apprenticeship and still using them today!! Never buy anything else well other japanese tools and Germany tools.
Nice!!!
Top quality no doubt. I have a rather large collection of Ko-Ken tools and they are head and shoulders above the rest.
You don’t have to apologize for gushing over tools, that set is a master class in presentation, quality, and craftsmanship, now apologizing for NOT gushing, that would be more understandable lol jk. I wish I would have known about these before I dropped $700+ on my two Wera sets. Awesome video, I’ll keep watching and subscribe.
First time I've seen a Nut Grip socket. Very cool! I'm not terribly familiar with Japanese tools other than Mitutoyo. I do own a set of Vessel impacts and something else that I'm forgetting, along with a bunch of Mitu, and that's the full extent of my Japanese tool collection. Really don't know much about the market.
I really like these tool haul videos. That 1/2 set was super nice! Does the backwards switch on koken ratchets drive anyone else nuts?
have had a 1/4 drive koken ratchet for nearly 30 years its been flogged threw 2 snap-on one in the scrap in the same time
I will be honest I don’t ever work on Subaru’s but big fan of your content. Keep it up
Thank you! 👍🏻
Sorry MrSubaru but nobody else offers more combinations and size of tools in boxes like those than Hazet.
Yes, unfortunately, most of them are not made of metal anymore but you can get them in any size and they are just as presentable as Ko-ken.
And I would not be surprised if Hazet (and Stahlwille and Gedore) was offering tools like that before Ko-ken company ever existed.
Don't get me wrong, I love Japanese products and their attention to details, but Germans were doing that probably before anybody else.
I love Tone ratchet, i have tone rh3h 3/8 drive and it feel nice and look beautiful.Compare with the kobalt 90 tooth , tone weight less and much more tight, sometimes the kobalt ratchet selector will stay neutral.
nice tools video too, merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Makes me want to buy koken tools! 🤓
Use a neodymium magnet in a ziplock bag to take the metal shavings out and off of your magnetic sockets and other magnetic tools. You’re welcome.
Japanese people really know how to build stuff from knives to this tools. He is right usa used to be like that, great times are gone
That delivery schedule is insane! Was it chased by Godzilla!?
Seems so! 😂 🤣 😂
Woah no, there goes Tokyo!
To me the low back drag is more important than the high tooth count. Ratchets with low back drag are the old Proto pear head ratchets and the current harbour freight Pitsburg pro.
No tool giveaways here?? The heck?! 😝😆😆😆😆
BTW you turned me on to koken z series tools recently. Lastnight I ordered the spark plug socket clip style to try out with my 18 WRX and 1/4, 3/8 drive double jointed universals to try out as well! Of course I used that promo code!💪💪
I have missing sockets from my original craftsman (USA) sets from YEARS ago. Always wanted to get a set of low profile sockets so ill probably buy everything they have in 1/4 and 3/8 drive soon and fill the gaps in my craftsman eventually to have for home / garage/portable.
Wish they had a "master z- series socket set" to just buy them all 😂😂
Also own some Tone and Koken - tools, worked im Japan many times ( Service Engineer Cigarette making equipement ) but no match for German Belzer or Stahlwille - ratchets and sockets. If U already enjoy the finish of Koken - tools U burst in tears if U see / touch / work with a set from Stahlwille ...
I've got some Stahlwille, Hazet, and other German tools. Seperate videos on them.
Awesome tools!
Thanks!
When my son was in early Primary School, he had trouble saying Subaru. He pronounced it as Subarubaroo. Might have been something to do with saying Kangaroo given we are Australian.
did you do a teardown of that 36 tooth ratchet, the shrill ratcheting sound indicates no lubrication by the OEM, hope you lubricated the gear and paul before 1st use.
Nice tool haul Robert👍 I've never heard of Kokon tools before, I'll have to look them up. Looks like great quality. I wish I could get stuff from Japan as fast as you have been. I've been waiting 2 1/2 months for my factory service manual for my Hobio and still no sign of it.
Ouch! Amazon Japan is good with shipping speed.
On your recommendation I have bought quite a few koken and tone tools I have a-lot of snap on stuff too I think the Japanese line of tools is every bit the match if not better and defiantly alot cheaper
If Koken was easier to acquire in the US, I think I would choose them over snap on. I'm not saying they are better than snap on, i just like how much thought they put into their tools and packaging.
Hopefully Ko-ken USA will be revamping and more prevalent soon!
amazon.jp will let you have an account and shipping is always good with no damage.
Stoked for this!
Great haul 👍👍
Thanks!
Sir,i really like your videos,i am from old world and i can say that ko-ken has really top notch quality tools,try also king tony is also from japan from brands like usag and heyco (italy and germany) they still have socket sets in metal boxes.best regards from:europe
King tony is from Taiwan
amazing video! Subbed
Beautiful
I gush over tools too
Very nice. Shipping costs from balise Subaru in Rhode island crazy 65 dollars in parts 316 dollars shipping . plastic splash shield nothing heavy cancelled that order quick. Never seen anything so out of line.
no metal case? really!?
It's pretty much standard in Australia, I've never seen any kits not in a metal case.
This is the first time I heard of no metal cases
Minimalist/modest packaging seems to be very common in Japanese made products. Not tool related but I bought a few headgears from Winning and it came shipped in modest looking cardboard boxes. You wouldn't expect a $500 item would come like that but that's part of the charm I suppose.
I've been eyeing all the koken z series socket wrench sets. I have the 3/8 dr one and its really nice.
I’m loving my 1/4 in set! So good!
Man, you do love those Koken tools!
I looked at the prices, but i'm way out of date on tool purchases...they seem rather pricey, but I can see that they build them to "aerospace" standards, and would last professionals a long time, and would be lifetime tools for any kind of shade-tree mechanic ;-)
Looking forward to your comparison videos!
They're very well priced. 1/2 or a 1/3 of tool truck brands.
Asmr video of the smooth tools please! :D
Hey Mr.Subaru! I love your content, your videos have taught me lots and have saved me tons of headaches and money! I have an issue right now though, my NA EJ25 wouldn't run after letting sit for a while. I found oil in the spark plug wells and figured that was the issue. I proceeded to change my valve cover gaskets, tube seals, spark plugs, and coil wires and it still wouldn't start. I realized after this that I didn't clean the tubes first and I think I let a good amount of oil into the combustion chamber. What do you think I should do to fix this?
Have you checked fuel pressure? Fuel pump may have died from ethanol gas and sitting.
@@MrSubaru1387 Yes I have fuel pressure to the fuel pressure regulator, gas looks clean still as it was only a couple weeks. do you think the oil that got in could be the problem? Was should I check next? Thank you for the quick response!
@@ianybanez6203 remember, for an engine to run you need three things. Spark, fuel, and timed compression. Do you have spark at the plug wires? Do you have injector pulse?
This is a different issue, but can you “ PLEASE “ do a video about common problem “” If you have the chance “” about Subaru Ascent 2019/2020, like the transmission recall problem ? even just a talk and guidance about owning a Subaru Ascent. I ‘m debating buying a SUV like Subie Ascent or Toyota Highlander or Honda Pilot good for snow or rain weather. Thanks Mr. Subaru 1387 for your time and kindness. 🙏❤️
I'll see what I can do. Not too familiar with them. But I've seen the trans issues, as well as issue with the engine smoking on start up. There were the propshaft recalls and the weld issues on the first batch as well.
Thanks Mr. Subaru 1387. More blessings. 🙏❤️
Beautiful presentation in the Koken box. Looks like it should be for a Katana or something! By the way, I’d love to see a repair on a WRX transmission that has a cable issue. I’m just taking my 2019 in since it’s under warranty but I’d like to see the process since it seems it’s a common issue. Won’t shift into 5th or 6th!
Ouch. Yeah, I've seen the issue on the 15-20 WRXs.
Took it in since it’s under warranty. Turns out it was the adjustment under the shift boot, which was funny cause I pulled the boot and messed with it but I guess I didn’t see what they did. They did put it up on the lift but it wasn’t the cable at the transmission. Back in business anyway!
@@kevinm5177 glad it's resolved
I got a few items from Japan they are 🇺🇸 if want good tools you pay a pretty price but you get what you pay for I like the metal case and last that I've seen was SK back in 80s
its strange i rarely see socket sets come in plastic cases, in australia i can go down to any store that sells tools and 90 percent of socket sets are in a metal case. the cheapest socket set i have bought was a $120 toolpro set it was in a metal case and the ratchet has taken everthing i have thrown at it for the last 4 years and it has been smacked with a 2lb hammer more times than i am willing to admit.
Mr Subaru iam wanting to get the thread repair kit to repair the timing belt tensioner bolt hole. Got stripped out n need to buy the kit u used.1994 ej2.2mpfi. Please let me no how to order one. Thank You Sir. U will be my saviour.
You stripped the timing belt tensioner hole? You can replace the mount on the block, rather than having to repair the hole.
Man that 1/2 set just looks like art... I wonder if they’ll take my snap on stuff in on trade????
Probably. 😉 😁
Armstrong 11-921 is a 3/8" 1" extension you can get for a lot cheaper then a snap on if anyone is looking for one
Would the PG86S set be a help with the Ez36d spark plugs as well? Great tool vid appreciate it.
EZ36D spark plugs are 16mm, rather than 14mm. The extensions would be helpful, just not the socket.
I tried to find just the extensions but only saw them as a part of the set. Thanks
hello this is not a question about tools I have a 2015 Subaru legacy 2.5i my question is are the timing chains good for the life of the car as long as the oil is changed regularly any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Roy A
Yes, or at least they're supposed to be. Subaru rates their chains as lifetime or (300k) miles. That said, chain tensioners, guides, etc can break, fail, get noisy in that time and need service or replacement. But no, no set replacement interval like the old timing belts.
thank you so much when would you recommend changing the guides and tensioner
Again, no set interval. They'll makes noise when they need attention.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks man
Mr. Subaru, I ordered the lug nut extentions from amazon usa but i 100% sure it came from Japan cc DHL delivered on sunday. i am a Subaru mechanic and i am trying to order TONE PG86S. However i keep getting this "Sorry, this item can't be shipped to your selected address. Learn more. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order. " even though i already selected outside japan address. fyi i have set up my amazon japan account and log in. How did you work around international shipments?
I had no issue shipping it to South Carolina. Maybe see if there's another seller selling it. I've had to change sellers before to find one to ship to the US.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks much.
What is the best browser for shopping the Japanese Amazon site? With auto-translate? Japanese is not my first language..... or even my second, or third, etc.... :-)
It also looks like you can also get the 1/2" drive without the case, extensions and breaker bar for about 1/2 the price of the complete set (4285ZE). (For those on a tighter budget)
I use Google Chrome. You can pick English as the language for thr Amazon Japan site. Under settings.
Nice video. Yep Koken is beautiful. I've had their stuff since the 80's and use it almost every day. Koken were the last maker to offer socket sets in steel boxes with no plastic insert. The sockets were corralled together in partitioned compartments. I bought the big 1/2" AM set just as Koken were deleting it and the AMW from the range around 2008. Koken is more conservative than a bunch of Texas second amendment Trump supporters and that's what I like. They simply don't compromise on quality.
Will a 2001 Subaru Legacy block n head fit on a 2006 Subaru Forester assuming I swap over the intake mani and maybe some crank sensors?
Made in Japan like 👍
36t ratchet... is it possibly a dual pawl mechanism making it equivalent to 72t? Just curious
Single pawl.
What is that ,, ratchet spanner attachment''for?
So you can turn the socket by fingers rather than handle.
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\Where would u want to use this?
Let me ask you this what do you do if you happen to break one of your sockets or socket drive? No matter how well-built something is things do break and I'm just wondering how do you deal with that.
I haven't broken a socket or ratchet in a long time. Last one I broke was last year. Cracked a Snap-on 12 point 12mm on Subaru engine block bolts. Just got it warrantied by my dealer.
How much was the 1/2 socket set please
Ko-Ken stickers!
FTW!!! 😁👍🏻
we techs are simple, we may get reached around and get shafted on some expensive tools, but we won't normally bitch if we get a sticker with it lol
I tried the Amazon Japan and it was all Greek to me I don't how you do it lol... how much you charge to get it for me 🤔🤣
Looking for Ko-ken stuff? I talked to Ko-ken USA this week. We might be able to get some stuff going to ease access to the brand.
@@MrSubaru1387 Yes Koken, if they have a legit US available website please share.
@@alexanderthegrape5370 www.kokenusa.com/
I ordered from frankstools to get some koken sockets.
Hi Bob, been a while hope you are well
As well as can be expected in today's world. Lol
Sorry off topic. Is the 2014 subaru outback 3.6r a good choice for reliability?
I'd say so. I bought one. Lol 👍🏻
@@MrSubaru1387 wow!! Thanks!! Is it on the channel? I haven't seen it. I remember you saying that you didn't like the adaptive cruise.
@@mikeessary4925 yeah. Several videos from over a year ago on it.
Tone tools? Has anyone told the musicians yet?
What lube would you use on the koken rachet?
Interesting selection of tools down in your description, but it looks like they are trowed-in without any logic...
I have to sets Japan products I took apart DD 15 I have snap on they are good
Koken vs Tone if you had to commit to one?
If you're committed to one brand, for all, it has to be TONE. They have a full tool line up where Ko-ken is mainly socketry items. If you are just looking for socket and ratchet items, Ko-ken hands down. 👍🏻
Koken invented the roller-cam stud remover-installer. Others have licensed this design from Koken..
www.kokenusa.com/products/itemicon/20
Yup. They have quite a good many tool patents. 👍🏻
Ko-Ken toolbox next?
Is Tone made in Japan or china/taiwan?
Japan.
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how does it compare to Husky
There's no comparison to make there.
hi i was selling Koken Tools here in Australia From a tool truck 30 plus years ago still have (borrowed never returned lol) most of socket for my personal use even then they were not hard to sell due to way they were made and thin wall on sockets compared to most import cheap sockets ratchets where of same quality oh yeah stickers where free in box kits of short and long walled socket if i am correct may Australia only there was a 3'' round sticker plus a 12'' for shop walls /side of tool trucks for advertisement i also sold Tone as well but was at that time small foot print in market here as special tool Japanese cars not sure if a company by the name KCT tools is still around but they made a range of brake tools their products where on a even with Koken for top quality dependable tools in my mind you have make a fine choice in Koken Tool
Man I love those Japanese tools but they are extremely expensive for me looks like even expensive the snap-on
The Ko-ken Z-Series set is about $350. A comparable Snap-on set, with less in it, is $780.
@@MrSubaru1387 thanks I think I look to different brand 🤔 last time I check it was pricie but they look real good and well made 👍
Koken cost half of my milwaukee 3/8 sae set with only the ratchet.
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What Is money difference between our money and Japan money on Amazon Japan
Was a time when USA made good tools and other things but now days not so much.
Air gun your magnets. 90+ psi of air cleans them.
I can get snapon in a metal case talked to my dealer
Do they sell this set in the 1/4 & 3/8?
Yes
@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks.
I need this tools box