I was just reading my repair manual. The nuts on my wheel bolts require a torque of 450-500 ft/lb.
Where do you guys get your torque wrenches.
Everything I see in that ft/lb range is $700 or more.
Any suggestions?
Best large torque wrench 500 ft/lb
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I have already been looking there.
Any suggestions on what brands or types to avoid?
I am also looking on CL at used models.truckdriver31 Thanks this. -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GLITFW/ref=twister_B079ST5HMP?_encoding=UTF8&th=1 and 4' - 5'cheater bar.
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I bought this one off of Amazon. I have had it for quite a while and I've had no problems with it.
It is 4 feet long and you have plenty of Leverage to get the right torque on those lug nuts.
NEIKO PRO 03710B 3/4-Inch-Drive Adjustable SAE Torque Wrench with Torque Click Settings of 100–700 Foot-Pound, Made with CrV Steel, 48-Inch Length https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017JZ846/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_S10CBB9YYF7YW3050AZGSiinman and truckdriver31 Thank this. -
Thank you. I have been looking at the digital gages also.
Has anyone done any reviews of its accuracy?truckdriver31 Thanks this. -
Any torque wrench you buy needs to be calibrated especially if bought used. Don’t let the impact monkeys loose with the impact. If fastener doesn’t turn before wrench clicks it’s over torqued. I have a Napa torque wrench. Been good for the last decade or so.
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I can only tell you that mine is very consistent.
I am pretty anal about mechanical things, but I have no qualms about torquing my wheels with that torque wrench and going down the road and then retorquing a few hundred miles later.truckdriver31 Thanks this. -
Expect to spend at least $500.
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