Best large torque wrench 500 ft/lb

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  1. sarrattseptic

    sarrattseptic Bobtail Member

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    You said it brother!
     
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    sarrattseptic Bobtail Member

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    Are there any other high torque areas on trucks in addition to lug nuts that I should be aware of? I will scan my repair manual for the values.

    Ideally, I would like to buy one wrench that covers the highest torque I will run into before buying.
     
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  3. sarrattseptic

    sarrattseptic Bobtail Member

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    1) Any problems with break back vs click torque wrenches that you have noticed? The break back looks like a good idea.

    2) Should I get a wrench that will do 20% more than the highest value I am torquing?
     
    Last edited: Feb 14, 2022
  4. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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  5. goga

    goga Heavy Load Member

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    Have no read all across the thread, the question is.. what are you doing?? Taking wheels off? Rust, debris, time... makes it to 1000 bls plus, Pointless post..

    PS: I use Makita 3 5MaH wrenches, half inch on everything, I have a "meat grinder" to break the wheel nuts, what is your goal?
     
  6. God prefers Diesels

    God prefers Diesels Road Train Member

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    It's literally right there in the question. He wants to torque his lugs. How many people torque their lugs OFF?
     
  7. lester

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    I got that 3/4 drive amazon special. Seems pretty decent. I wouldn't go with anything less that 3/4 drive and longer the better
     
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    I've got a Mac 3/4" drive. About $800. Lasted about 10 years. Had to get the head rebuilt last summer and got the calibration checked. Was still in range and only cost me $300 to get fixed. Going to have it my entire career.
     
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    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Usually torque wrenches are most accurate in the middle of their scale. Most 3/4" drive are good to 600 ft-lbs. With the spec range they give for lug nuts it won't be an issue.
     
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  10. MacLean

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    I kinda figured the big 3 (Snap-on, Mac & Matco) would warranty that.
     
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