I am intersted in getting a torque wrench for my wheels.
Any recomendations ?
Any recomendations ?
Torque Wrench for lugs
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If you want reasonably priced - KD tool makes a decent one
http://www.kd-tools.com/3498.htm
If cost is no object then you can't beat snap-on
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...4&group_ID=954&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
I have both.
If you need + - 1% (and have deep pockets):
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...8&group_ID=964&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
You will also need a 1" to 1/2" adapter - and don't try torquing your lugs to 1000 ft. lb.
http://www.kd-tools.com/3498.htm
If cost is no object then you can't beat snap-on
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...4&group_ID=954&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
I have both.
If you need + - 1% (and have deep pockets):
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...8&group_ID=964&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
You will also need a 1" to 1/2" adapter - and don't try torquing your lugs to 1000 ft. lb.
Check out the microtork series wrenches by Sears/Craftsman. Pretty happy with mine.
I had that one once , didn't last.
You probably remove and torque more wheels in a week than most people would in 3 years though. I have a craftsman "digital" torque wrench and it has been great for a couple years now.
hah. lol. +1. I did consider snap-on, but it was a bit "too much wrench" for my needs.
80 ft lbs.
What you guys think of the one the TireRack sells ?
Snap on and Mac all good stuff but I dont track my car and dont change out wheels that much just looking to get something which will be better then going by feel
Snap on and Mac all good stuff but I dont track my car and dont change out wheels that much just looking to get something which will be better then going by feel
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Do you know pricing for this ?
I have one that looks exactly like the one from Tirerack, except it didn't come with the case. It was $20 from PepBoys and got it about 10 years ago. For the extremely light use I use it for, works great. Then again, I can't tell you how accurate it is, but my lugs have never been loose! I've considered buying a more expensive one, but so far have found no need to. .
As far as I can tell this is the exact same Made-in-China torque wrench with just different companies logos stamped on the box. .
With case ($30):
http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-16150-Drive-Torque-Wrench/dp/B000JFHN60
Without case ($24):
http://www.amazon.com/Mechanics-M200DB-2Inch-Torque-Wrench/dp/B0002KNX20
As far as I can tell this is the exact same Made-in-China torque wrench with just different companies logos stamped on the box. .
With case ($30):
http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-16150-Drive-Torque-Wrench/dp/B000JFHN60
Without case ($24):
http://www.amazon.com/Mechanics-M200DB-2Inch-Torque-Wrench/dp/B0002KNX20
Yes, I have seen and used this one before and it is TERRIBLE - cheap, cheap, cheap.
ALTHOUGH - if you are only using it to torque wheels (vs. engine parts) and you only use it once in a while , then you may find it is OK , and don't forget - it's cheap.
Remember, one of the main reasons for using a torque wrench is to get all the lugs evenly tightened , you should be able to accomplish that with the cheapo one.
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JMHO, but I use a Craftsman 3/8" drive BEAM TYPE torque wrench. Simple to use, small enough to fit in the tightest of places, DOESN'T NEED TO BE RE-CALIBRATED(!), usually on sale. What more can you ask for? Just make sure you get one that will go to the amount of torque you need. Again, JMHO....
A lot of people swear by the "old school" type and there is nothing wrong with them .
Oh, the feel of a Snap On torque wrench is soooo nice compared to Craftsman. However, most people are good with Craftsman esp. with the lifetime warranty.
Jeff
Jeff
If I'm not mistaken, torque wrenches are not under Sears' lifetime warranty.
Yes , I'm pretty sure you are correct , I think it's 90 days
Yes , it is like night and day , as I said I have the KD and the snap on , if you were to compare the $24 one to snap-on , you would just laugh.
Oh yeah, I guess I only assumed you were using it for wheel lug torquing. Definitely don't use what I recommended on engine parts. I'd go with a smaller, more accurate one for those types of duties.
My bad. Just assumed it was not an exception. I bought 98% of my snap on collection off of fleabay or craigslist. The torque wrenches can be found for 45-60% of retail. Just be sure to buy from someone with a decent feedback and w good pics. My tools look almost new. Just be patient.
Jeff
Yes , I would rather have used snap-on than new sears...
Kinda thread jacking real quick, but where do you take the sears wrench to get it calibrated?
Sears?
Like others have said, the difference between my snap on and the craftsman is night and day. I really only use my craftsman for the drain plug so I don't get oil on my snap on.
Sears?
Like others have said, the difference between my snap on and the craftsman is night and day. I really only use my craftsman for the drain plug so I don't get oil on my snap on.
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