Torque Wrench?
08-15-2006, 06:14 AM
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I saw a torque wrench at walmart for about $28.
Why the big price difference here, and what's wrong with this al-cheapo model?
Is it good enough if only used for tightening wheel lug bolts?
Why the big price difference here, and what's wrong with this al-cheapo model?
Is it good enough if only used for tightening wheel lug bolts?
08-15-2006, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by CosmosC4S
I saw a torque wrench at walmart for about $28.
Why the big price difference here, and what's wrong with this al-cheapo model?
Is it good enough if only used for tightening wheel lug bolts?
Why the big price difference here, and what's wrong with this al-cheapo model?
Is it good enough if only used for tightening wheel lug bolts?
08-15-2006, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CosmosC4S
I saw a torque wrench at walmart for about $28.
Why the big price difference here, and what's wrong with this al-cheapo model?
Is it good enough if only used for tightening wheel lug bolts?
Why the big price difference here, and what's wrong with this al-cheapo model?
Is it good enough if only used for tightening wheel lug bolts?
Since I rarely use one, I just rent one from Autozone or O'Reilleys (they refund 100% when you return it so it's free, as long as you return it. It's appx $100 if you don't return it.
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08-15-2006, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SoonerE39
I think I saw the same thing at our Wal mart and considered it. I figured it would break too easily.
Since I rarely use one, I just rent one from Autozone or O'Reilleys (they refund 100% when you return it so it's free, as long as you return it. It's appx 100% if you don't return it.
Since I rarely use one, I just rent one from Autozone or O'Reilleys (they refund 100% when you return it so it's free, as long as you return it. It's appx 100% if you don't return it.
08-15-2006, 02:22 PM
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http://www.toolsource.com/ost/produc...T5HCLJAD500439
This is what I use at the shop. It is the same as Snap-On (they get them from Precision for a lot more $$$). With the split beam design, you do not have to worry about resetting the torque all the time to keep it set properly...
Oh and to the question of why a good torque wrench, well I have seen guys come into the shop missing lugnuts with wheels ready to fall off. I have seen lugnuts torqued to INSANE torques that required expensive removal of the lugnuts. These were done by guys that swore they had their wrenchs set properly. I am sure they did. But if the calibration is way off, you really have no idea what torque you are setting....
This is what I use at the shop. It is the same as Snap-On (they get them from Precision for a lot more $$$). With the split beam design, you do not have to worry about resetting the torque all the time to keep it set properly...
Oh and to the question of why a good torque wrench, well I have seen guys come into the shop missing lugnuts with wheels ready to fall off. I have seen lugnuts torqued to INSANE torques that required expensive removal of the lugnuts. These were done by guys that swore they had their wrenchs set properly. I am sure they did. But if the calibration is way off, you really have no idea what torque you are setting....
