torque wrenches

Toyo4x4 · 09-09-2003, 09:11 PM

What torque wrench should I invest in? I'm not a wrenchhead so I don't need one w/ lasar guidance or an LCD screen, but also not a Walmart piece. Just a good, accurate, mid-range $, wrench.

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ts1 · 09-09-2003, 10:59 PM

Get one from either Craftsman or Snap-on. I have 2 Craftsman: one in inch-lbs and the other in ft-lbs. You can't go wrong with either one.

WatsonMD · 09-10-2003, 03:42 AM

I'll second the Craftsman idea. I too am only an occas mechanic. However I believe in doing something correctly the 1st time and causing no injury to myself or the runner. Therefore I use torque wrenches to prevent damage to components. I have one from 5-80 ft-lbs and another from 50-250ft-lbs.

Best of Luck
Andrew

jalaber · 09-10-2003, 05:02 AM

I also have the Craftsman Digi-Torque 5-80 lbs 3/8" wrench.

Cebby · 09-10-2003, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jalaber
I also have the Craftsman Digi-Torque 5-80 lbs 3/8" wrench.

Ditto - nice unit for the price.

Yoda · 09-10-2003, 08:42 AM

I have bought Snap-On torque wrenches off ebay (funny how many entries on the account say PayPal, is there an EBAY annonomous??)
Have a 50-250 ft lbs 1/2", 5-75 ft lbs 3/8"

The 1/2" was $95, the 3/8" was $115 cause it was unused

AznSky · 09-10-2003, 09:26 AM

are there different uses for the 1/2 " and 3/8 " ? Cuz I plan on doing my lift, and to torque the bolts and lugnuts correctly I wanna use a torque wrench (obviously) Which should I use? Do I have to use both?

SLC Punk · 09-10-2003, 09:29 AM

I have a 3/8" and 1/2" Mac Tools Torque wrenches.

The only problem is that they are expensive.

For the price, you would be best off investing in a craftsman.

Rob:
I used both my 1/2" and 3/8" torque wrenches when doing suspension stuff. I heard that if you either max out or min out a torque wrench, they aren't as accurate (and hard on the wrench itself). For example, I wouldn't use my 3/8" torque wrench on something that requires a 100 ft/lb spec.

AznSky · 09-10-2003, 09:31 AM

ah i c. And is there any way to get the torque specs for all the bolts I'm going to be using besides the FSM? Would Chilton's have it?

SLC Punk · 09-11-2003, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Toyo_Runner96
ah i c. And is there any way to get the torque specs for all the bolts I'm going to be using besides the FSM? Would Chilton's have it?

Chilton and Haynes should have the torque specs.
What part do you need the specs from? I have a Haynes manual at home.

AznSky · 09-11-2003, 09:14 AM

probably whatever bolts and lugs I need to install new coils and shocks.

joez · 09-11-2003, 10:28 AM

if you are not heavily working on your rig, they i say just go craftsman. if you have the money, go SK and never look back.

Toyo4x4 · 09-11-2003, 03:42 PM

Thanks all for the help. Just purchased a Craftsman 1/2" 20-150 on sale at Sears for $50 (was $70). I figured I would be doing more heavy bolts (ie.- lug nuts and similiar sizes) so I chose the 1/2" instead of the 3/8".

AznSky · 09-11-2003, 04:21 PM

can I use a 1/2" for everything I need while doing the install of the lift?

09-09-2003, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
ts1 Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 253	Get one from either Craftsman or Snap-on. I have 2 Craftsman: one in inch-lbs and the other in ft-lbs. You can't go wrong with either one. __________________ 2000 SR5 4X4, 5-spd, Locker, SAW-OME Lift, ARB & Rockware Bumpers, SLEE-Sliders, Warn M8000 Winch, Magnaflow Muffler, BFG 285/75R16 AT KO

09-10-2003, 03:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
WatsonMD Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 137	I'll second the Craftsman idea. I too am only an occas mechanic. However I believe in doing something correctly the 1st time and causing no injury to myself or the runner. Therefore I use torque wrenches to prevent damage to components. I have one from 5-80 ft-lbs and another from 50-250ft-lbs. Best of Luck Andrew __________________ 96 Runner SR5, 4x4 97 Volvo 850 GLT "Rice Killer"

09-10-2003, 05:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
jalaber Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: NY Posts: 860	I also have the Craftsman Digi-Torque 5-80 lbs 3/8" wrench. __________________ -J.A. 2007 4Runner Sport 1999 4Runner Highlander My Runners 4Runner Topsites 4Runner Diecasts

09-10-2003, 08:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Yoda Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,651	I have bought Snap-On torque wrenches off ebay (funny how many entries on the account say PayPal, is there an EBAY annonomous??) Have a 50-250 ft lbs 1/2", 5-75 ft lbs 3/8" The 1/2" was $95, the 3/8" was $115 cause it was unused __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided) [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

09-10-2003, 09:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
AznSky Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,785	are there different uses for the 1/2 " and 3/8 " ? Cuz I plan on doing my lift, and to torque the bolts and lugnuts correctly I wanna use a torque wrench (obviously) Which should I use? Do I have to use both? __________________ Rob

09-10-2003, 09:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
SLC Punk Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 5,862	I have a 3/8" and 1/2" Mac Tools Torque wrenches. The only problem is that they are expensive. For the price, you would be best off investing in a craftsman. Rob: I used both my 1/2" and 3/8" torque wrenches when doing suspension stuff. I heard that if you either max out or min out a torque wrench, they aren't as accurate (and hard on the wrench itself). For example, I wouldn't use my 3/8" torque wrench on something that requires a 100 ft/lb spec. __________________ -Travis 2010 Mazda3 S Sport Hatchback 2008 Mazda CX9 Grand Touring AWD 1992 Celica All Trac (AWD-Turbo) #223 of 271 US spec for 1992 2005 Tundra Double Cab Limited 4X4 2.5" lift 265/70R17 Dueler Revo's SOLD 1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Supercharged Desert Dune SOLD :(

09-10-2003, 09:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
AznSky Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,785	ah i c. And is there any way to get the torque specs for all the bolts I'm going to be using besides the FSM? Would Chilton's have it? __________________ Rob

09-11-2003, 09:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
AznSky Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,785	probably whatever bolts and lugs I need to install new coils and shocks. __________________ Rob

09-11-2003, 10:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
joez Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Elwood, Il Posts: 1,247	if you are not heavily working on your rig, they i say just go craftsman. if you have the money, go SK and never look back. __________________ -Joe Z Chicago 4x4 My Webshots 1985 Toyota 4Runner, 3" Trail Gear rear/ All-Pro front springs, 42x14 IROK's, Allied Rockathons, spool rear/detroit front, 30 spline longs, Dual cases w/4.7, Marlin High steer, lots of other stuff.. 1997 Dodge 2500 4x4, 12valve CTD, not stock.

09-11-2003, 03:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
Toyo4x4 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: AZ Posts: 207	Thanks all for the help. Just purchased a Craftsman 1/2" 20-150 on sale at Sears for $50 (was $70). I figured I would be doing more heavy bolts (ie.- lug nuts and similiar sizes) so I chose the 1/2" instead of the 3/8". __________________ 1993 V6, 4x4, Xcab, 5 speed, Pewter Pearl. MagnaFlow cat-back 2.25", Diehard Platinum, Bilstein HDs, OME Steering Stabilizer, OME Rear Springs (One leaf removed), Air Horn, Century Cap, AR Outlaw rims, Michelin LTX M/S. Mobil1 HM 10w30, Redline MT90 & 75w90. Alpine, JL Audio, MBQuart.

09-11-2003, 04:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
AznSky Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,785	can I use a 1/2" for everything I need while doing the install of the lift? __________________ Rob

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