Torque Wrenches!

[SR2Zero]

So guys, what kind do you use? Looking for some ideas, can't really find a decent one for what I need. I want 0-xx ft/lb or 0-xxx in/lb, but its hard to find anything below 10 ft/lb.

Thanks

[Sil-Eighty SE-K]

I have 2 snap on electronic torque wrenches.... one is 1/2 in drive and one is 3/8

http://www.sponaugle.com/nasioc/H6Build/H6Buildup-21.jpg

[silviaguy240]

i got a snapon 50-250ftlb costs like $325 i think heres 2 snapons both 5-75ftlb

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=55257&group_ID=954&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=55258&group_ID=954&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

[GSXRJJordan]

Jesus that Snap-On electronic one must be $$$$$$$.

I use a Harbor Freight that's been recalibrated, it's not bad. Even a shitty torque wrench with 10% accuracy isn't horrible for car-related stuff (a 150ft-lb flywheel bolt isn't going to fall off at 135ft-lbs, or break at 165ft-lbs).

[Str8 Rippin]

You should try harbor freight because any amount of torque above 10 ft/lbs will break it lol.

I've used the above mentioned snap-on 1/2 torque wrench and It seemed well built but I could never see myself spending that kind of cash on one

[Str8 Rippin]

Mine just got price dropped I'm a craftsman whore though

http://www.tylertool.com/cr9ditowr.html

[SochBAT]

Electric = GHEY.

Standard harbor freight FTW!

[Sil-Eighty SE-K]

Jesus that Snap-On electronic one must be $$$$$$$

yeah thats just the 3/8 one.... they go for about $550+ each

[BustedS13]

harbor freight. 20 bucks gets it done

1/2" 10-150 ft/lb
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=239

3/8" 0-80 ft/lb
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=807

[awesomenick]

I have a newer craftsman 3/8" drive.
and some old ass 1/2" drive that was my dads.

It doesn't matter that much, like Jordan said.

[womenbeshoppin]

http://www.sponaugle.com/nasioc/H6Build/H6Buildup-21.jpg
i tried that badboy, it vibrates and beeps. Good fo the ladies i guess

[kensreliableb18b]

used the snap-on one for a while, but couldnt justify spending that much. i use a craftsman 1/2 now; does the job.

[IIIXziuR]

Yeah the Snap-On Tq Wrenches look awesome but way outta my league.
I just use a Craftsman Standard Torque Wrench. It was like $150

[shade]

^ I have that one too. Stupid locking ring broke and doesn't stay on a setting anymore. I think its time to upgrade. I guess this thread will help.

[Mr. Camshaft]

Just get it replaced at Sears for free. They won't even ask what's wrong with it.

btw, I don't suppose that's your white hatch in East parking I saw all the time.

[97KATURBOSILVIA]

Snap on is good if you find it used or get it cheap (pawn shop) and still get use of warranty. Other wise craftsman works good wouldnt use harbor freight on engine assemblies. GL

[shade]

I guess I can get it replaced too, thanks. I guess I need to look for my receipt.(?) No upgrade for me then.

East parking lot? Do I have a stalker? I don't know even know the name of the place where I park. If it had Z32 wheels then it was mine. I've only seen two other 240s around the campus.

Just get it replaced at Sears for free. They won't even ask what's wrong with it.

btw, I don't suppose that's your white hatch in East parking I saw all the time.

[blackrms13]

harbor freight. 20 bucks gets it done

1/2" 10-150 ft/lb
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=239

got that a while back with a coupon for 10 bucks
+1 for harbor freight

[jrbump]

Craftsman is just fine IMO, snap on if you can afford it.

The biggest thing is to just take care of it and don't loan it to anyone. If you can't see it then you don't know that it was taken care of.

[Modrified]

craftsman. their tq wrenches goes for cheap like today, father's day and black friday.

snapon are nice though. tech angle tq wrench that they have is just wow.

[just1pepsi]

Yeah i was going to say you guys w/ the snap-on tq wrenches must be ballers. Who can afford that shit? I've got acouple Harbor Freight TQ wrenches, and a Craftsman, nice thing about a Craftsman is if it breaks, they will replace it for free... and I somehow trust it more, but the Harbor Freight wrenches havent over-torqued anything to the point of breakage, and I'm reasonably sure they are accurate.

[KA-T_240]

We only have snap on Torque Wrenches. I do not remember all of the ones we have. But here is a slight run down.

3 or 4 Inch Pound Wrenches
2- 1/4 drive ft lb
4+ 3/8 drive FT lbs
2 1/2 drive

and then we a 3/4 and 1 inch that are about 4-5feet long and go up to like 500+ ftlbs

[kyoru]

I have 2 snap on electronic torque wrenches.... one is 1/2 in drive and one is 3/8

http://www.sponaugle.com/nasioc/H6Build/H6Buildup-21.jpg

holy shit i never even knew there were electronic ones :\

[HyperTek]

i use a craftmans 1/2 torque wrench
i bought a harbor frieght 3/8 tq wrench when i had to torque some cam gears lmao

Where and how much does it cost to get em recalibrated? wouldnt mind gettin my 1/2 done.. i carry that thing with me all the time like a bad habit. always torque your wheels!

[Xandy Boosts]

Where and how much does it cost to get em recalibrated? wouldnt mind gettin my 1/2 done.. i carry that thing with me all the time like a bad habit. always torque your wheels!

Would also like to know. Currently have the 1/2 craftsman but would like to get a 3/8 one

[turtl631]

Ditto, I've got a generic auto store 1/2" i use for wheels and suspension, and a HF 3/8" for more sensitive stuff. I'm afraid to use it on low torque engine bolts though, I usually just go by feel on those and use like a 1/4" ratchet so it's harder to overtorque them.

[SoguRacing]

i'm using a powerbuilt 1/2in drive torque wrench. works fine.

[Ca_laurier]

snap on 50-250. its in my toolbox at work. sucks when i need it at home

[LongGrain]

i have a 3/8" craftsman one, i like it!

[k0uki]

I have 2 snap on electronic torque wrenches.... one is 1/2 in drive and one is 3/8

http://www.sponaugle.com/nasioc/H6Build/H6Buildup-21.jpg

i have the same one, along with a analog one

[besTint]

i have a 1/2inch snap on BRUTUS

[tattoo131313]

Keep in mind that the life time warranty on craftsman tools does not cover "clicker" torque wrenches.

[slidingsky]

^^ Wow that sucks....

[whereda40at]

Keep in mind that the life time warranty on craftsman tools does not cover "clicker" torque wrenches.
damn i was goin to say that. i have a craftsman 1/2. i only use craftsman tools. unless i need to grind down a open end to fit into a little area. then ill get some harbor freight tool.

[Mangudai]

Im happy I searched. on our cars, what bolts have the highest and the lowest torque ratings? Im thinking about ordering the 10-150 harbor freight torque wrench.

[fromxtor]

We use snap on ones on our $46,000,000 aircraft, needless to say I trust them on my car. :bigok: And as for electronic tq wrenches, if I dont hear that "snap" I dont trust it.

[just1pepsi]

I used a harbor - freight torque to torque a head and pulley this past weekend, and the fucker was sketchy at best... no longer do I trust a harbor freight anything.. ended up killing the pulley bolt. Piece of shit.

[Bubbles]

We use snap on ones on our $46,000,000 aircraft, needless to say I trust them on my car.


Since my car isn't worth 46 BILLION dollars I find craftsman does the job.

[duffman1278]

Thats actually MILLION, not billion. Thought I'd point it out lol

[just1pepsi]

HAHAHA
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[SexPanda]

I've got a snapon at work, and a cheapo napa one too.

The snap on one has clearly been abused over the years, but its still pretty accurate. The napa one is a tank tho. Its been run over about 1000 times.

[blownmotor]

Well Matco sells non-digital torque wrenches for around 250 for people who aren't baller and since snap-on went all digital prices went up

[Bubbles]

Thats actually MILLION, not billion. Thought I'd point it out lol


See how I capitalized billion?

That stands for Dr. Evil mimicking, duh.




Honestly, humor doesn't translate so well through text.

[fromxtor]

especially when you dont use smileys^^

[kouness]

the best time to get the craftsman torque wrenches are during Christmas. the cheaper ones for 80.00 goes for half off. The 3/8 measures from 20 in/lbs to 150 and the 1/2 measures from 25 ft/lbs to 250.. i think those are more than enough for the home user.. i know this because I've been working there for 3 years in the tools department..

And like they mentioned above torque wrenches are not part of the lifetime guarantee that they offer with hand tools, the old school ones that have the needles are though.

Also, Sears just started carrying the digital torque wrenches which look very similar to the snap on ones for $230-250.00. so if you dont want to spend the extra 100-200 for a snap on, its cheaper at sears..

[JRas]

I have a craftsman

this one to be exact:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944597000P?vName=Tools&cName=Mechanics+Tools

[Mangudai]

The thing I notice about the craftsman and Harbor is one person will love theirs and others will hate them/have theirs fail on them. I'll probably end up going Matco or Snap on.

[neverrain]

Im happy I searched. on our cars, what bolts have the highest and the lowest torque ratings?

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I found this through a search because I am in the market for a torque wrench. I was wondering if anyone could answer this question.