What brands of torque wrenches are high quality and durable? I have to replace an old worn out one. I use it at the track (so does everyone else!) so it tends to get abused sometimes....

 

We sell a few. Check them out at:

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/tools/tools_all.jsp

I have one of the $29.95 ones and I have never had a problem with it.

 

I've had this split beam one for a couple of years now:
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...i_c3fr250f.jsp

Never had a problem with it, used at home and at the track.
I prefer the split beam style for ease of use (don't have to remember to 'unwind' it before storage).

 

I use a 1/2'' Snap-On that I bought new 16 years ago for about $175. Since I use it for other car stuff, I wanted a really nice one. So far, so good...

I also have 3/8'' and 1/4'' Snap-On torque wrenches.

 

For lugnuts I just use a Husky brand wrench from HomeDepot, costs around $50. I use Snap-On for engine assembly.

 

I use Snap On. The ones with the small dial on the side of the bar. The tension does not have to be released after every use which was the differntiator for me....I know, not an issue w/a beam but I also like the click indicator.

 

SK

 

Snap-on techwrench...easiest wrench I have ever used. I have to hide it in my garage because all my friends want to borrow it.

 

I use Snap-on & Proto (Stanleys high grade professional series) - not too far from the cost of Snap-On. I have had just as good luck with both...

Norm

 

Whatever recommendation you follow from this forum probably will be ok ( I have a Snap-On), but do not get a Sears Craftsman. When it breaks, and it will, Sears will not replace it, saying that the torque wrenches are not covered under the lifetime warranty for other Craftsman tools. I learned it the hard way.

 

Been there, done that, too. They consider the torque wrench an "instrument" not a tool...

 

Beam style here. Call me nostalgic...

 

Snap-on.

 

Guessitmate before you should buy a SEARS...

 

lawjdc, the one I am replacing happens to be a Craftsman...not a very good torque wrench...lasted 2 years before the lock (plastic) broke on it. Sears store said no, of course, when i went to see about a replacement.....