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I have never seen a 2 ft. 1/4 drive ratchet. If I did I would expect it to break regardless
of brand. I still have every snap on socket I started out with 40 years ago and have never
split one. 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2" sets. If you split a snap on socket you did something wrong.
I've put 3/8 drive chrome sockets on a Ingersoll rand 1/2" impact and never split one. Thinking the whole time I know better. Bolts break off first.