01pewterbird

So does anybody have input on the beam style? I'll probably just go with the Armstrong, $130 from the Enco site.

blk97z28

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i do 100 ft pounds then after like 25 miles of driving i torque them again just in case they are loose.!!

LMz28

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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.

eschoendorff

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Just curious... have you ever found that your lugs loosened after their initial torque and then some driving?

Jokeman

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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.

01pewterbird

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.

defenestrate

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i def. recommend going over the lugs again after around 25 miles, a few of my lugs were frightenly loose

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.

mmcrrc

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.

eschoendorff

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No ****??? Good to know. I'll have to check on mine!

98ws61le

i own 2 craftsman professional..3/8 adn 1/2 drive

01pewterbird

Yup, this is also with aftermarket wheels and lugs, so I don't know if that makes a difference. Either way it's good to check.

bigdsz

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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.

DrivenWS6

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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.

DONAIMIAN

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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.

SSilverSSurfer

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f**king owned

Sunset'01Z

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discount uses torque sticks.. that's what i suggest you do for your wheels too. they can be used with impact or 1/2" drive ratchet.

CaliboyTA

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i have a pittsburg torque wrench that i bought at harbour freight for 20 bucks, no problems for me.

realmendrivev8s

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Where can i find some decent torque sticks. Never heard of them before. I need something that will work with my snap on cordless impact.

DONAIMIAN

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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.