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wrench should be set to 0 when not in use. i basically tighten the nuts up til they're pretty tight then lower the car, give each a little more then back again to correct torque. i dont use two torque settings. i set it to 95 but never hit til the "final round" of tightening. i'm too lazy to search for the threads w/ the updated torque #. all i know is it used to be in the 60s and was revised, i recall reading 95 or ballpark and thats what stuck with me. oh and to avoid scratching your gorillaz, slide the socket over a plastic bag then onto the lug. i have a center cover so i dont care.
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Got my torque wrench from tirerack. I remember the price was pretty reasonable.
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Harbor Freight has had some on sale for around $10 recently, the clickable kind. Have been meaning to get up there to check them out.
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JC Whitney and Harbor Freight wrenches at low prices will not give you dependable, consistent results. Sears will be okay, and you should be able to find good deals on ebay, I've seen plenty on there for low prices. For a well-stocked tool set, you should probably have at least 2, one for the lower inch/lb range and one for ft/lbs. Either the click type or beam type will be okay for your purposes. You'll also want to match the drive size to the sockets you have, 3/8, 1/2 or 1/4".
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Thanks everybody. I'll be getting one soon I guess, hopefully I can find one locally for a decent price, if not, I'll probably go through jc whitney.
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Originally posted by ibub:
You'll also want to match the drive size to the sockets you have, 3/8, 1/2 or 1/4".
Couldn't you get a ¼" drive and have smaller adapters to fit ½ and ¾?
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Go to sears...they'll replace it if you break it, or if anything goes wrong. You get what you pay for
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Originally posted by Cris'pus:
Originally posted by ibub:
You'll also want to match the drive size to the sockets you have, 3/8, 1/2 or 1/4".
Couldn't you get a ¼" drive and have smaller adapters to fit ½ and ¾?
you could, but every adaptor, extension or swivel you add to the wrench will distort the torque readings (that is, the amount of torque actually applied to the bolt or nut).
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Originally posted by SVZETEC:
Go to sears...they'll replace it if you break it, or if anything goes wrong. You get what you pay for
This does not apply to the click type torque wrench.
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Originally posted by bigMoneyRacing:
Originally posted by SVZETEC:
Go to sears...they'll replace it if you break it, or if anything goes wrong. You get what you pay for
This does not apply to the click type torque wrench.
Seriously? Even for craftsman?...wow that sux...
Does that prove how easily they break if sears won't cover them?
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