Torque extension bars - any good?

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  1. PermanentTourist

    PermanentTourist Heavy Load Member

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  3. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    if you have never used a torques stick before, all i can say is that when the bar comes up to "about" 475 lbs, it'll sorta "give" a bit, meaning your reached max torque.

    torque sticks work great, "up to" the torque value, but are NEVER as accurate as a real torque wrench

    i had both, a torque wrench(es) and sticks when i was a wrench turner, and both have thier uses.
     
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    RockinChair Road Train Member

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    Torque sticks help prevent excessive torque when running the lugs down with an impact, but they are no substitute for a torque wrench.
     
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