Torque wrench opinions

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

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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

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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

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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!

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	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.