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Old 02-22-2010, 08:26 AM
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Is the CL torque multiplier socket 1/2" or 3/4" drive?
Old 02-22-2010, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Nizer
Is the CL torque multiplier socket 1/2" or 3/4" drive?
I believe it has a 1/2" input and 3/4" output (for the CL socket to attach to)
Old 02-22-2010, 09:05 AM
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I prefer split beam type torque wrenches since you don't have to "unwind" them after each use.
They are generally a bit more expensive (and accurate) than "spring types", but IMHO worth it.

FWIW, I've used this one for my son's karts for years:

http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDi...kw=PREC2FR100F
Old 02-22-2010, 09:18 AM
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For those of you with a Craftsman torque wrench it does NOT have the full lifetime warranty! The torque wrench has a one year warranty, I know because the cheap plastic lock collar on the torque setting adjustment broke and I tried to take it back. The wrench was 4 years old, but if you read the warranty on the torque wrench it is not lifetime.
Old 02-23-2010, 03:27 PM
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I am using my Craftsman Torque wrench and I bought a Snap-On 4X Torque Multiplier. Carrying a 48' wrench and breaker bar seemed like a pain. The torque multiplier is no longer than my torque wrench and can come in handy for other uses.
Old 02-26-2010, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MJones
For the amount you will use the wrench, this will fill the bill at a reasonable price.
Breaks down and will fit in the trunk.
Some other Rennlisters have purchased as well

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...s-c4d600f.aspx
Thanks for the recommendation - I just got one of these. It looks to me like you could attach an extension handle to it in place of the torque unit and use it as a breaker bar also. I just need to find one that fits in there - has anyone tried this?
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The Sears wrenches are periodically on sale. They break after 2 or 3 years but so what? It is a lot cheaper to replace them than to worry about your Snap-on or better going missing. I do wonder whether the more expensive wrenches are more accurate but this seems to be an area where close enough is good enough.
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http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...-c3fr250f.aspx

For non centerlock wheels is this a good torque wrench?



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