Tool Review: AGS Company's FlexForce Wrench Set, No. FF204

April 15, 2014

The AGS Company FlexForce Wrench Set, No. FF204, assists with removing even the most worn brake and fuel fittings. This wrench can be slipped over lines in tight fitting areas, and fits over 90 percent of domestic and import vehicles. A square-drive socket wrench can also be attached for more leverage. This four-piece set includes the following: FF10 (3/8”-10mm); FF11 (7/16”-11mm); FF1213 (1/2”-12/13mm); and FF14 (9/16”-14mm).

The Review

Lou Fort, lead technician at K.A.R.S. in Huntingburg, Ind. tried out the AGS ForceFlex wrench set.

When asked how easy the wrenches were to use, Fort said he had no problems.

“Without a doubt, they’re simple,” he said. “If you can open a pocketknife you won’t have any problem with these.”

Along with ease of use, Fort explained the compact size of these wrenches makes them ideal for having on-hand for quick or remote jobs.

“Their size is nice and they feel good in your hand, having them fold up when not in use takes up less space in my box,” For said. “Being about the size of a large pocketknife makes them easy to slip in a pocket when you’re headed out on a service call as well.”

When not in use, Fort said he liked the organizer the tools came in. When he actually used the tool, he also liked the results.

“The best thing about the FlexForce Wrench is its gripping force. Just for fun I tried to strip/round a couple of fittings but couldn’t do it. The more force I put on the tool the tighter it would grip the fitting with only a small amount of deforming to the fitting at the top of my grunt scale,” he said. “Having the hex built into the handle is a plus for adding extra ‘oomph’ and it helps in the tools use where it will fit.”

As far as improvements, he would like to see a few more larger sizes available and suggested an additional design.

“I would really be interested in seeing them made more like a crow’s foot,” explained Fort. “This would make them much more versatile as I believe they could be made much smaller for better access in tight spots.”

Although Fort said the FlexForce wrenches wouldn’t replace the need for all line wrenches, he said would still purchase them.

“FlexForce wrenches bring to wrenches what twist lock sockets brought to sockets,” said Fort. “I would add them to my arsenal.”

About the Author

Erica Schueller | Editorial Director | Commercial Vehicle Group

Erica Schueller is the Editorial Director of the Endeavor Commercial Vehicle Group. The commercial vehicle group includes the following brands: American Trucker, Bulk Transporter, Fleet Maintenance, FleetOwner, Refrigerated Transporter, and Trailer/Body Builders brands.

An award-winning journalist, Schueller has reported and written about the vehicle maintenance and repair industry her entire career. She has received accolades for her reporting and editing in the commercial and automotive vehicle fields by the Truck Writers of North America (TWNA), the International Automotive Media Competition (IAMC), the Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards and the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) Azbee Awards.

Schueller has received recognition among her publishing industry peers as a recipient of the 2014 Folio Top Women in Media Rising Stars award, acknowledging her accomplishments of digital content management and assistance with improving the print and digital products in the Vehicle Repair Group. She was also named one Women in Trucking’s 2018 Top Women in Transportation to Watch.

She is an active member of a number of industry groups, including the American Trucking Associations' (ATA) Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC), the Auto Care Association's Young Auto Care Networking Group, GenNext, and Women in Trucking.

In December 2018, Schueller graduated at the top of her class from the Waukesha County Technical College's 10-week professional truck driving program, earning her Class A commercial driver's license (CDL).

She has worked in the vehicle repair and maintenance industry since 2008.