What is the best kind of Torque Wrench to get for lug nuts??
07-28-2017, 12:37 AM
#31
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From the December 2009 Issue of Grassroots Motorsports:
Maybe it's those cheepie Snap-ons we need to avoid.
Also, a while back I took my 3/8" HF Torque wrench to PMEL to see how bad it really is. When tested, they found the following:
Setting --- Found value
16 ft-lb ... 16.17 ft-lb
48 ft-lb ... 48.83 ft-lb
80 ft-lb ... 81.67 ft-lb
Since +4% ft-lb is the target range, not too shabby.
We discussed use and storage and the DoD recommends to following for these tools:
Storage: Store with spring set at lowest setting not totally relaxed.
Use: Set to higher value than planned setting for use. Click 6 times. Reset to desired set point.
Anyway, I'm pretty happy for $10.
Also, he has told me that he has checked a number of these HF wrenches and they have all been within accepable values.
Maybe it's those cheepie Snap-ons we need to avoid.
Also, a while back I took my 3/8" HF Torque wrench to PMEL to see how bad it really is. When tested, they found the following:
Setting --- Found value
16 ft-lb ... 16.17 ft-lb
48 ft-lb ... 48.83 ft-lb
80 ft-lb ... 81.67 ft-lb
Since +4% ft-lb is the target range, not too shabby.
We discussed use and storage and the DoD recommends to following for these tools:
Storage: Store with spring set at lowest setting not totally relaxed.
Use: Set to higher value than planned setting for use. Click 6 times. Reset to desired set point.
Anyway, I'm pretty happy for $10.
Also, he has told me that he has checked a number of these HF wrenches and they have all been within accepable values.
07-28-2017, 10:55 PM
#32
Originally Posted by lqiahriz
Just want to ask that anyone use before Tekton torque wrench? I am thinking to buy Tekton 24335 ½ inch drive click torque wrench. It price only $37. Few members are discussing here $200 even $300 torque wrench. Why need to buy those high price wrench? What is the main difference between low price wrench and high price wrench?
08-02-2017, 01:53 PM
#33
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I'm thinking I need a 2nd low-profile alum jack and HF has ones that look as good as my Craftsman one, but way cheaper! And I'm still using my cheap HF vertical compressor for air tools. I think I'm gonna pull that trigger today. Thanks for that post
Edward
