Decent Torque Wrench
i think someone already said this but, sears has fairly cheap torque wrenches that are pretty good. it'll suffice for lugs, suspension, etc. we use the clickers at work. im not a fan of the digital wrenches. also, do you guys take the wrench back down to zero when youre done using it? it keeps it accurate longer. 
Originally Posted by blk97z28
i do 100 ft pounds then after like 25 miles of driving i torque them again just in case they are loose.
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!! If you are just using it for torquing lugs, get a craftsman. If its off by a bit who cares, you just want to make sure all the lugs are tightened evenly. I have a craftsman for doing the lugs and it works fine, I think I paid 89 bucks. Only thing I wouldnt use it for was building a motor. Id spend the cash on a Snappy for that.
Or maybe try the SK Hand Tool 74255. They are 127 from thetoolwarehouse.
Either that or get some torque sticks.
Or maybe try the SK Hand Tool 74255. They are 127 from thetoolwarehouse.
Either that or get some torque sticks.
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Well I went ahead and ordered the Armstrong, 140 including shipping. I'm sure it will be just fine for what I need it for. I called Armstrong directly and they recommended it be re calibrated about once a year or every couple thousand uses, and recommended a place to send it to. The place charges 25 to re calibrate, so I'll probably be doing that every 2 years, given the amount I use it.
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From: Berea KY
I have to add my two cents, I purchased a Husky 50-250 ftlb torque wrench.
This thing is perfect for torque on lug nuts and I personally would not be worried about using it for anything else that required torque in the 50-250 range.
I used it to torque my lugs after a tire rotation and it is well constructed, the handle is 30" so it is great for actually hitting 250 if you have to. The last time I torqued my lugs was with a Snap On 75-150 and it has issues even though it was well maintained. For 69 plus tax you can't beat the Husky.
This thing is perfect for torque on lug nuts and I personally would not be worried about using it for anything else that required torque in the 50-250 range.
I used it to torque my lugs after a tire rotation and it is well constructed, the handle is 30" so it is great for actually hitting 250 if you have to. The last time I torqued my lugs was with a Snap On 75-150 and it has issues even though it was well maintained. For 69 plus tax you can't beat the Husky.
Originally Posted by 01pewterbird
Yeah going over the lugs after a few miles is def. a must, i've always done it, and 9 outa 10 times they have loosened up a bit.
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Originally Posted by eschoendorff
No ****??? Good to know. I'll have to check on mine!
I have a 1/2" Craftsman beam type that I've had for 45 years, back then that is how you torqued bolts. Since then I got a Husky 3/8 torque wrench, probably more accurate. However for the LSX engines and the Nylon intake Etc, I Got A SK in/lbs torque wrench for intakes etc.
If you have and impact gun and are only concerned with lugnuts you could just always get a set of them torque sticks and they will work for most of the major lug sizes. I dont know how much they are since we dont use them on racecars I have never bought a set just used a few on my own car.
Originally Posted by Lurius
As for wheels: Do not let discount tire torque them lol. I asked them waht torque they are setting the guns at.. reply I got was "we torque all lug nuts to 180 ft lbs" 
-Lurius
-Lurius
Originally Posted by DONAIMIAN
I find that hard to belive. First off we cant set our guns at a specefic TQ rating. This is the gun thats exclusivly used by the company with the exception that the one we use is model 2130-2 that has a 2inch extended anvil. When installing the wheels back on the car, the tech should be using a tq stick thats only rated to 65ft-lbs and the car is torqued to the manufactures tq spec when the vehicle is back on the ground.
Go to your favorite search engine and search. Its best to get one thats rated a good amount less than the tq your trying to hit. Ones at work are rated at 65ft/lbs and then we torque the lug the rest of the way by hand.