Torque Wrench

az4x4runner · 01-02-2008, 11:47 AM

I have been looking for a decent torque wrench localy and they are quite pricey. I found this one on amazon.

What do you all think?

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frodin1 · 01-02-2008, 11:54 AM

Sears Craftsman club is having a sale on all of theirs, this week. A lot of people dont really like them though. I had a Proto that was decent and not too pricey. Harbor freight has them for $20 bucks if you don't want something of lasting quality. Some people only use them once a year so why spend $300 on a wrench that you barely use? It's all up to you and the amount you want to spend. Good luck on your search.

TC4RNR · 01-02-2008, 01:16 PM

if you "really" need one, i have a Snap-On splitbeam 50-250lb, 1/2" drive. i can let go for $120. pm me your phone # if you are interested. i'm leaving for Orlando in couple hours, won't get internet for few days.

it has a sealed one-way rachet head, meaning it only goes "righty tighty". i have the carying case but the box locking latch is broken. it's better than the micrometer type torq wrenches because you don't need to return the dial to zero after use, and it's hell alot stronger. it looks like exactly like this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SNAP-ON-TORQUE-W...QQcmdZViewItem

normally it goes $125-150+ shipping on ebay. according to Snap-On, you may need to re-collaborate it every 6 months to a year, but it works fine for me. collaboration costs $60 via Snap-on, your local tool service shop maybe cheaper.

i have had the rachet cleaned and lubbed with Mobile1 sythetic grease.

it takes no more than 2 days for shipping it to AZ from CA.

$120 shipped

p.s. by say if you "really" need one, i meant i only used it twice, i found by the feel of my hands is more convenient than a torq wrench.

James Dean · 01-02-2008, 02:04 PM

Craftsman Club members get 25% off from the 6-12 on Jan. However I've had a torque wrench from Checker Auto for 15 years that works great. I've built about 5 motors and countless other things with it. It was about $50 and has a lifetime warranty. And it's local.

rdlsz24 · 01-02-2008, 02:24 PM

I have this one from Harbor Freight:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=239

lol $10 but it's pretty accurate. I rarely use it so I couldn't justify spending a boatload.

Rob

4runnerchevy · 01-03-2008, 05:37 PM

I use this one at work, its I-talien made, it starts at a 100 lbs, 3/4 drive.

86tuning · 01-03-2008, 08:46 PM

The cheapest functional torque wrenches actually don't click, they have a beam that bends, with a pointer on a 2nd beam.

All of the cheapies that click aren't repeatable, which means with 10 fasteners, you'll get a variance of more than 10% between them. IOW, if you set it to 100# you'll get anything from 90-110#

On non-critical applications, it's not a big deal. But on something like a head gasket, or rod bolts, I would use the fixed beam style, or else a better quality click type.

I have three torque wrenches, 1/4" beam-style for pinion turning torque, a 1/2" drive split-beam one made by Precision, and a 3/8" Mac Tools micrometer style for stuff like head gaskets and rod bolts

1/2" drive, Precision brand (also made for Snap-On)

1/4" drive for pinion turning torque and other really small stuff like bicycle brake rotors

youngbuck · 01-05-2008, 08:12 PM

IMHO, torque wrenches are the type of tools that you don't wanna go cheap on. I'd get a snap-on if you can afford it.

01-02-2008, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
frodin1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NOW, Havasu! Posts: 1,066	Sears Craftsman club is having a sale on all of theirs, this week. A lot of people dont really like them though. I had a Proto that was decent and not too pricey. Harbor freight has them for $20 bucks if you don't want something of lasting quality. Some people only use them once a year so why spend $300 on a wrench that you barely use? It's all up to you and the amount you want to spend. Good luck on your search. __________________ Pioneer HU, Audiobahn 10.100watt Sub, Sirius, Cobra NWWXST CB W/ K40, Wolo Air horn, K&N FIPK,Tokico Trekmasters,Tundra TRDs, Revtec spacers w/extended studs,Energy bushings on steering rack /front swaybar,SS front diff. drop kit w/skid plate mod,OME 890 Rears with OEM LC Tokicos,Ebrake ext. bracket, BFG AT/KO's, ProComp 1078 Alloys, Magnaflow SS muffler, Hayden 1678 Tranny Cooler, 85watt Amber fogs, 7 Way R/V plugin.

01-02-2008, 01:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
TC4RNR Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: used to be so. cal. now Indy Posts: 643	if you "really" need one, i have a Snap-On splitbeam 50-250lb, 1/2" drive. i can let go for $120. pm me your phone # if you are interested. i'm leaving for Orlando in couple hours, won't get internet for few days. it has a sealed one-way rachet head, meaning it only goes "righty tighty". i have the carying case but the box locking latch is broken. it's better than the micrometer type torq wrenches because you don't need to return the dial to zero after use, and it's hell alot stronger. it looks like exactly like this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/SNAP-ON-TORQUE-W...QQcmdZViewItem normally it goes $125-150+ shipping on ebay. according to Snap-On, you may need to re-collaborate it every 6 months to a year, but it works fine for me. collaboration costs $60 via Snap-on, your local tool service shop maybe cheaper. i have had the rachet cleaned and lubbed with Mobile1 sythetic grease. it takes no more than 2 days for shipping it to AZ from CA. $120 shipped p.s. by say if you "really" need one, i meant i only used it twice, i found by the feel of my hands is more convenient than a torq wrench. __________________ http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...gca/agreed.jpg 94 4Runner, SR5 3.0V6, 4WD, 5spd: SOLD 99 4Runner, SR5, 3.4L 4WD, 5spd. LC80 wheels, SS 1.2 lift, Marlin 1200 Clutch, ARB front bumper, BruceTS rear bumper, roof busket, hitch mount tire carrier, Tundra Brakes, Brembo rotors, BudBuilt skid, Lightforce 240 Blitz, PiAA HID, Stubb's HD-SKO sliders. ScanGauge II 04 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD. 265/75/16 BFG KO, FJC coils and silver Bilstein shocks, Scion H/U.

01-02-2008, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
James Dean Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 583	Craftsman Club members get 25% off from the 6-12 on Jan. However I've had a torque wrench from Checker Auto for 15 years that works great. I've built about 5 motors and countless other things with it. It was about $50 and has a lifetime warranty. And it's local. __________________ Custom painter and Toyota Stripe and decal supplier. http://jamesdeancreations.com Custom Safari and Crawlin accessories. http://www.jamesdeancreations.com/4runner_project.htm

01-02-2008, 02:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
rdlsz24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pecatonica, IL Posts: 1,483	I have this one from Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=239 lol $10 but it's pretty accurate. I rarely use it so I couldn't justify spending a boatload. Rob __________________ 1988 Xtra Cab Pickup ('94 22RE; 4x4; 5spd) Rancho lift w/ 33x12.5x15 tires & 5.29s

01-03-2008, 05:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
4runnerchevy Banned fruitloop Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 124	Torque I use this one at work, its I-talien made, it starts at a 100 lbs, 3/4 drive.

01-03-2008, 08:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
86tuning Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 717	The cheapest functional torque wrenches actually don't click, they have a beam that bends, with a pointer on a 2nd beam. All of the cheapies that click aren't repeatable, which means with 10 fasteners, you'll get a variance of more than 10% between them. IOW, if you set it to 100# you'll get anything from 90-110# On non-critical applications, it's not a big deal. But on something like a head gasket, or rod bolts, I would use the fixed beam style, or else a better quality click type. I have three torque wrenches, 1/4" beam-style for pinion turning torque, a 1/2" drive split-beam one made by Precision, and a 3/8" Mac Tools micrometer style for stuff like head gaskets and rod bolts 1/2" drive, Precision brand (also made for Snap-On) 1/4" drive for pinion turning torque and other really small stuff like bicycle brake rotors __________________ - Brian 84 toy pickup mostly stock

01-05-2008, 08:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
youngbuck Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 196	IMHO, torque wrenches are the type of tools that you don't wanna go cheap on. I'd get a snap-on if you can afford it.

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