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05-31-2013, 11:39 AM
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Looking for Dependable Torque Wrench for Low Bucks ?
Have yet to buy our torque wrench any ideas would be greatly appreciated. This wheel torque process looks pretty simple according to what I have seen on you-tube.
Heading out tomorrow for our first hook-up ( central coast - California ) up to now it has just been dry camping hopefully all will go well for us.
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05-31-2013, 11:48 AM
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I have this one, picked it up at OSH a while back.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-micro...4&blockType=G4
Lots of questionable reveiws, but mine seems OK -- especially for the price. Reality is do you need one? I can't say I have ever used mine with my TT, I don't carry it in my TT. When ever I need hitch work I hand tighten with a breaker bar then head to the Tire Shop in town and they torch it tight with the pneumatice wrenches they have as a courtesy. This wrench only goes to 150 LBS and the hitch needs more than that, so it really wouldn't be useful for that.
If you are thinking about having to change a tire, I still wouldn't worry to much. Again hand tighten with the Lug Wrench and then when possible again I go to the tire shop.
Where on the Central Coast are you headed?
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05-31-2013, 01:30 PM
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I found one at Home Depot that is obout 30" long and goes to 240 foot pounds I have had good luck with it and carry it in pickup all the time
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05-31-2013, 02:02 PM
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Lowes Kolbalt brand torque wrenches should work fine for lug nuts and are pretty good , be sure and get a 1/2in. drive for better leverage.
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05-31-2013, 03:40 PM
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Had really good luck with UAP / Napa brand. Broke the gear in the head after about 15 years and they replaced it under warrantee with a brand new wrench no questions asked.
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05-31-2013, 04:12 PM
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Looking for Dependable Torque Wrench for Low Bucks ?
I have a cheap harbour freight one that works fine. I also use an electric 1/2 inch drive impact for wheels and such
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06-02-2013, 03:59 PM
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As an auto mechanic for over 35 years, I have had two torque wrenches - first one was a Sears pointer type, which got replaced after about 5 years with a Sears click type. Have used that one daily since early 80's, and it has never failed me.
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04-11-2018, 02:51 PM
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I carry a torque wrench and a bottle jack with me when we travel. Still using the Sears wrench that I got 40+ years ago. I checked my lug nuts when my trailer was new, and some of the nuts weren't torqued properly. I like knowing that they're right, and I like knowing that I can properly change a tire.
The wrench has a nice long arm, so it's actually better for breaking nuts loose than a lug wrench. For that reason, I don't carry a lug wrench.
Ditto on getting a 1/2" wrench. And about a 3 or 4 inch extension so it'll fit into your wheels. And, and socket, of course. I keep a socket right on it, so I'll never have to go looking.
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04-11-2018, 03:36 PM
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This is an old thread--lol! Wonder what the OP ended up purchasing?
Although I have a full set of click-type torque wrenches, I prefer the beam/pointer type torque wrenches for use with our RV. Fool-proof---especially when you're in a hurry. No dial adjustments or any worries about pushing past a click. I also have a full set of KD-tools beam/pointer torque wrenches and they're more than accurate enough for any type of RV maintenance. eBay is a good source for new and used torque wrenches at reasonable prices.
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04-11-2018, 05:44 PM
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This is a very important tool is its best not to go cheap.
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04-11-2018, 06:28 PM
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Just remember to turn the torque wrench back to 0 after using, at least on the lower priced units. I have a Harbor Freight cheap wrench which when I compared torque setting to a friends much more expensive unit on his lug nuts it was very close.
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04-11-2018, 06:40 PM
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What do you torgue the lug nuts too? #
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04-11-2018, 07:28 PM
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For wheels, check with your manufacturer. Most hitch balls require 400 ft lbs of torque. That takes a good wrench (like Proto) and the handle is 5 feet long.
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04-11-2018, 08:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Riverman
What do you torgue the lug nuts too? #
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Torque specs vary from manufacturer to manufacturer---typically 100 - 150 ft. lbs.
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04-11-2018, 08:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott_Trailer_Newbe
. . . Most hitch balls require 400 ft lbs of torque. That takes a good wrench (like Proto) and the handle is 5 feet long.
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Those new brushless 20v Dewalt 1/2" impact wrenches are sweet---700 ft. lb. rating! Granted, they cost a lot more than a breaker bar, but they definitely take the grunt out of changing a tire, or 15k-25k hitch ball. We always take our 20v Dewalt impact (older version) on the road with us.
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04-11-2018, 08:35 PM
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You do it three times on aluminum wheels. If you need 120 ft.lbs. you go like 75 then 100 and finish it off at 120. Please check after 50-75 miles and your good.
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