Torque Wrench Reccomendation
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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
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
#19
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.
#20
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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.
#21
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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
Breaks down and will fit in the trunk.
Some other Rennlisters have purchased as well
http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...s-c4d600f.aspx
#22
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.