What torque wrench do you use?
Lexus Champion
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From: Arizona
Regarding the "Torque Sticks" They can't be as good as a torque wrench, even an inexpensive one. My factory wheels torque at 76 Ft Lb and I must have Discount Tire Reset their wrenches from the 90-85 Ft Lb they like to use to the 75 Ft Lb setting. I retorque after driving a few miles. I insist the lug nuts be removed and installed by hand using a T-wrench rather than an air impact driver. After all, they are MY wheels, lug bolts and lug nuts and I pay to replace them if damaged.
Lead Lap
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Austin Texas
Go to harborfreight.com. I bought my torque wrench there for $9.99. It's the same as the one sold @ PepBoys. I bought 3, one for each car and one in the garage 
I have used them for 3 years and they work fine. Just remember to release the tension after each use to maintain the proper torque settings.
I have used them for 3 years and they work fine. Just remember to release the tension after each use to maintain the proper torque settings.
Lexus Test Driver
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From: il
Originally Posted by chuckb
I'm thinking I could use a decent torque wrench for changing wheels, etc. Anyone have experience with this Sears one?
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...&vertical=TOOL
recommendations?
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...&vertical=TOOL
recommendations?
Racer
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Orange County, California
Originally Posted by LMSguy
No you should not use a torque wrench to remove anything.it can throw the calibrations out of whack.
And when you are done using it ALWAYS return it to zero.
And when you are done using it ALWAYS return it to zero.
Pole Position
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From: Nevada
Originally Posted by PERRYinLA
I didn't. For years. Now what? By not returning it to zero, how far off can it now be?
If your doing serious work like building an engine I would either get it calibrated or buy a new one.But if your just using it to tighten wheels,I wouldnt worry too much about it.
Racer
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From: Orange County, California
A "lot".......?
What do you mean by a lot, and how specifically do you know that?
FYI - http://www.griotsgarage.com charges $25 plus shipping to test torque wrenches (free for life if you buy the wrench from them, but they sell them for $169 - $189!)
FYI - http://www.griotsgarage.com charges $25 plus shipping to test torque wrenches (free for life if you buy the wrench from them, but they sell them for $169 - $189!)
Last edited by PERRYinLA; Jul 13, 2005 at 10:37 PM.
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If you're torquing something that you really care about and if it matters, you would pay a little more for a nicer and more accurate wrench and get it revalibrated about once a year!! Under $100 is NOTHING for a torque wrench in a 1/2" size.
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