Torque Wrenches
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Originally posted by VINNIE
I have 2 Craftsman Torque wrenches. One for inch lb. and one for ft. lb. Never had a problem with either.
BTW- NEVER, and I repaet NEVER use a Torque wrech to loosen nuts or bolts. Fastest way to throw the #s off.
I have 2 Craftsman Torque wrenches. One for inch lb. and one for ft. lb. Never had a problem with either.
BTW- NEVER, and I repaet NEVER use a Torque wrech to loosen nuts or bolts. Fastest way to throw the #s off.
ditto
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I use CRAFTSMAN TWrench's and have for several years servicing my vehicle's and Harly (M/C). I'd recommend the digitork 250lb one for your use (truck) (I know my 2002 lugs torque at 150 ft lbs) and it's not good to go limit on a wrench IMO and the next size down is 150lb). They cost $100 and watch for sales and get it even cheaper. Also, i use and travel with a 10 inch long 1/2" breaker bar with a deep socket and 2" ext for loosening the lugs pretty easy Gator. Hope this helps, see ya at Cecil, John. 
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From: Stinkin Joisey
Thanks for all the answers peeps
My last one was a Snap-On that Iam guessing is older than most members here. No dis-respect, but just stating that I know quality tools LAST. It was made before clickers went click. The best thing was that it had a rotating face so you could recalibrate it yourself
The worst thing was you had to be in a position to read the face........
Guess I'll go to Sears and see what they have before the stinkin snow arrives
I know as soon as I go buy another one, my old one will show up
Thanks again for everyones replies
Same as you Rob, my friend.......
Keeping up with the jones
My last one was a Snap-On that Iam guessing is older than most members here. No dis-respect, but just stating that I know quality tools LAST. It was made before clickers went click. The best thing was that it had a rotating face so you could recalibrate it yourself
The worst thing was you had to be in a position to read the face........Guess I'll go to Sears and see what they have before the stinkin snow arrives
I know as soon as I go buy another one, my old one will show up
Thanks again for everyones replies
Gator, what are you up to
Keeping up with the jones
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From: Rahway, NJ
Re: Torque Wrenches
Originally posted by Fast Gator
It seems my torque wrench has grown legs or something. Haven't used it in a couple years, but I can't seem to find it. Maybe it was lost in the move, What ever...
Can anyone give a good reccomendation for a torque wrench in the $100 price range. I know what a good one costs, and I don't want to get in that price range. I just need to torque down a few things in the 40/50/60 ft lb range. And probably torque my wheels every once in a while
It seems my torque wrench has grown legs or something. Haven't used it in a couple years, but I can't seem to find it. Maybe it was lost in the move, What ever...
Can anyone give a good reccomendation for a torque wrench in the $100 price range. I know what a good one costs, and I don't want to get in that price range. I just need to torque down a few things in the 40/50/60 ft lb range. And probably torque my wheels every once in a while
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From: Stinkin Joisey
Thanks Mike
Went to Home Depot to see what they have for torque wrenches........then went to sears. Had a Christmas present (7 1/4" circular saw) that I took back and got a store credit that I applied towards a Craftsman torque wrench. So I came out smelling like a rose
One side done.......on to the other side, after I warm up a bit
Went to Home Depot to see what they have for torque wrenches........then went to sears. Had a Christmas present (7 1/4" circular saw) that I took back and got a store credit that I applied towards a Craftsman torque wrench. So I came out smelling like a rose
One side done.......on to the other side, after I warm up a bit
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Hey Gator, I bet you are re-tqing those lt's that you had installed..Paul(yysenhimer) and myself just installed his JDM full meal deal the other night...Damn that system sounds bad-a$$..he is away until next week, so we will be re checking his then...
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Originally posted by Fast Gator
Iam at the other end of the truck.......wish I could post some pics
Iam at the other end of the truck.......wish I could post some pics
Yeah, WTF is going on with the site???? I can't post any pics either..