Where should I buy a 250 lb torque wrench?

campintruck · 03-15-2009, 09:59 PM

I'm changing my timing belt in the next 2 weeks and wanting to know where most of y' all purchased a 250 lb torque wrench. I have a Craftsman, but it only goes up too 150 lbs..I want to get a good one, but I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for one.
Thanks, Frank

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toylocost · 03-15-2009, 10:32 PM

Good luck with that. I don't think I'd be able to lift a 250lb wrench.

TacoNut · 03-15-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by campintruck

I'm changing my timing belt in the next 2 weeks and wanting to know where most of y' all purchased a 250 lb torque wrench. I have a Craftsman, but it only goes up too 150 lbs..I want to get a good one, but I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for one.
Thanks, Frank

Craftsman makes a 250FT/LB torque wrench. It is 1/2" drive digitorque PN 44597 $99 on the web site.

srozell · 03-15-2009, 10:46 PM

Snap-On also makes one.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

atistang · 03-16-2009, 08:25 AM

i would go with a cratsman since you probably won't need it very often

just remember to set your torque wrench back to zero when you are done with it

JasonWin · 03-16-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toylocost

Good luck with that. I don't think I'd be able to lift a 250lb wrench.

campintruck · 03-16-2009, 12:10 PM

Alright, sorry about the typo about the 250 lb torque wrench. Thanks for the response!

TheDurk · 03-19-2009, 08:46 PM

I got a very nice used Snap-on off E-Bay. They come up pretty regularly, and it's much nicer than my old Sears. You also DON'T have to set it to zero.

Look for a TQFR250--it's the 'Classic' model and there are a lot out there.

mt_goat · 03-20-2009, 05:50 AM

I got mine at Home Depot, around $75 IIRC.

874runnersr5 · 03-20-2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDurk

I got a very nice used Snap-on off E-Bay. They come up pretty regularly, and it's much nicer than my old Sears. You also DON'T have to set it to zero.

Look for a TQFR250--it's the 'Classic' model and there are a lot out there.

you sure about that? my teacher gave me heck for not putting it back to zero

Stick_Figure · 03-25-2009, 11:02 PM

that style that he is talking about doesn't have to be set back to zero. I just bought another one like that to finally replace the POS craftsman one i have. My matco dealer gets them from the company that makes them for snap on a about 2/3rds the price. I'll have to look at the companies name again, maybe someone else can benefit from the info.

bikerbob · 03-26-2009, 09:23 AM

I have been looking into the new Gearwrench electronic torque wrench. I have read lots of good review about it. Only problem is it cost about $200. Time to start saving.

Stick_Figure · 03-30-2009, 08:14 PM

finally remembered to look at the actual brand that i was using ... http://www.torqwrench.com/home.php the split beam ones are the ones that are the same as the snap-on and that don't have to be set to zero every time.

03-15-2009, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
toylocost Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yotatech, because Pirate is too expensive. Posts: 1,428	Good luck with that. I don't think I'd be able to lift a 250lb wrench. __________________ 1982 2wd Pickup - Custom Interior - Pioneer 8" subs 1990 4runner - Blown Head Gasket Mod (fixed!) - Cruiser Coils - BJ Spacers - Bed Lined Fenders - CB/PA - Alpine HU - H4 Headlights - 2 15s and a Rockford amp. 1996 Camry - 400,000 miles on original engine/transmission. HELL YES!!! All it takes is a quart of oil with every tank of gas. Project: scratch building a modernized Lotus 7 replica using a 22-re Celica drivetrain

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srozell Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chilliwack, BC Posts: 104	Snap-On also makes one. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog __________________ 90 & 91 4Runners.

03-19-2009, 08:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
TheDurk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey and Sao Paulo Posts: 74	I got a very nice used Snap-on off E-Bay. They come up pretty regularly, and it's much nicer than my old Sears. You also DON'T have to set it to zero. Look for a TQFR250--it's the 'Classic' model and there are a lot out there. __________________ '99 4Runner SR5 (U.S) '97 HiLux SW4 (Japan model bought in Brazil, very close to a 3.0 4Runner) '71 FordWillys Jeep CJ5 (with straight six Ford Maverick 3.0 liter engine--lives in the mountains north of Sao Paulo Brazil) Last edited by TheDurk; 03-19-2009 at 08:54 PM.

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mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,919	I got mine at Home Depot, around $75 IIRC. __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.

03-26-2009, 09:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
bikerbob Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 138	I have been looking into the new Gearwrench electronic torque wrench. I have read lots of good review about it. Only problem is it cost about $200. Time to start saving. __________________ 87 4Runner, 22re, 33MT's,4.88's and locked rear

03-16-2009, 08:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
atistang Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 283	i would go with a cratsman since you probably won't need it very often just remember to set your torque wrench back to zero when you are done with it

03-16-2009, 12:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
campintruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leland, MS Posts: 9	Alright, sorry about the typo about the 250 lb torque wrench. Thanks for the response!

03-25-2009, 11:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Stick_Figure Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 81	that style that he is talking about doesn't have to be set back to zero. I just bought another one like that to finally replace the POS craftsman one i have. My matco dealer gets them from the company that makes them for snap on a about 2/3rds the price. I'll have to look at the companies name again, maybe someone else can benefit from the info.

03-30-2009, 08:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
Stick_Figure Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 81	finally remembered to look at the actual brand that i was using ... http://www.torqwrench.com/home.php the split beam ones are the ones that are the same as the snap-on and that don't have to be set to zero every time.

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