Torque wrench opinions

ZMan8 · 02-27-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Basically, cuddle with it. Maybe light up a cigarette.

I need to buy an inch/lb wrench.

haha

ZMan8 · 02-27-2012, 12:24 PM

I wonder if people name their torque wrenches....

ZMan8 · 02-28-2012, 11:07 PM

so seems like everyone is voting for snap on. Here's a more detailed question if you could buy 2 torque wrenches and are willing only to buy one "premium priced" torque wrench, what kind would you get : 1/2", 3/8"? and what min and max torque on each of them. i'm trying to have enough to tackle most projects on the Z

Thanks!

kenchan · 02-29-2012, 10:09 AM

i find myself using 1/2" drive for lugs/suspension bits and 3/8" drive for the smaller projects (lower torque rating)... so you'll probably want to have both.

ZMan8 · 02-29-2012, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i find myself using 1/2" drive for lugs/suspension bits and 3/8" drive for the smaller projects (lower torque rating)... so you'll probably want to have both.

yeah I'll go with those two.

what torque range should i look for in each?

I assume higher max torque (like around 150?) for the 1/2" and maybe 10-100 for the 3/8"?

m4a1mustang · 02-29-2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMan8

yeah I'll go with those two.

what torque range should i look for in each?

I assume higher max torque (like around 150?) for the 1/2" and maybe 10-100 for the 3/8"?

I have a 10-100 3/8 and a 1/2 50-250 (I believe). So far I've only ever used the big one up to 139 lb-ft.

Though if you ever plan on tightening axle nuts or anything like that you could push it beyond 200 lb-ft.

ZMan8 · 02-29-2012, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I have a 10-100 3/8 and a 1/2 50-250 (I believe). So far I've only ever used the big one up to 139 lb-ft.

Though if you ever plan on tightening axle nuts or anything like that you could push it beyond 200 lb-ft.

Thanks! Rep for the help!

KevinB · 03-15-2012, 08:27 PM

Harbor Freight $20 1/2 inch 18 inch long. Works fine for me. Have done oil, diff fluid, sways, hfc, cbe, intakes all with it and no probs.

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02-28-2012, 11:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 660	so seems like everyone is voting for snap on. Here's a more detailed question if you could buy 2 torque wrenches and are willing only to buy one "premium priced" torque wrench, what kind would you get : 1/2", 3/8"? and what min and max torque on each of them. i'm trying to have enough to tackle most projects on the Z Thanks! __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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KevinB Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisiana Age: 54 Posts: 75 Drives: 09 370z blk m6 Rep Power: 15	Harbor Freight $20 1/2 inch 18 inch long. Works fine for me. Have done oil, diff fluid, sways, hfc, cbe, intakes all with it and no probs. __________________ 09 6MT MB: Int/Ext LEDs, Stillen G3 + FI test pipes + FI cat back + Stillen sways + Clutch Helper Spring

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	i find myself using 1/2" drive for lugs/suspension bits and 3/8" drive for the smaller projects (lower torque rating)... so you'll probably want to have both.