torque wrench??

warrior86 · July 7th, 2011, 01:33 PM

I pretty much have all the necessary basic tools needed for various jobs on the car, but I do not have a torque wrench. I'm not trying to go cheap or anything, but I wouldnt have a use for it every day, just something to get by for brake jobs, and various other jobs on and off.

I'm looking to really spend no more than $50, and have seen them range anywhere from $30 to over $100.

Anyone recommend something that is straightforward and works how it should?

thanks!

warrior86 · July 7th, 2011, 02:39 PM

I actually may consider this... anyone have any insight on it?

Amazon.com: Brown Line Metal Works BLD0212 Digital Torque Wrench: Automotive

01V8MUSTANG · July 7th, 2011, 03:16 PM

I use a 1/2" drive Craftsman click type.

warrior86 · July 8th, 2011, 02:04 AM

I was also wondering if I did get that 1/2 in torque wrench, since i have a bunch of 3/8" sockets, would a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter added to the TQ affect any readings??

The reason I would buy the 1/2" over the 3/8" is because there is more ft/lb numbers for them in relation to price compared to the 3/8".

Please let me know! thanks

F8L GT · July 8th, 2011, 02:07 AM

no you will be fine using an adapter

01V8MUSTANG · July 8th, 2011, 08:34 AM

+1 on the adapter, it's no problem.

warrior86 · July 8th, 2011, 09:05 AM

thank you. You guy's rule!

Griz99GT · July 12th, 2011, 09:36 PM

I bought one of these about 3 weeks ago for $39.99 (Had a coupon). So far it's working great.

1/2" Digital Torque Wrench

Majrdad · August 5th, 2011, 10:37 PM

Here is what NOT to do. I got a cheapo1/2 inch torque wrench cause I knew I would be taking off several wheels on my and my kids cars. Wanted to torque lug nuts. After about 20 operations, the click feature stopped working and I stripped a couple lug nuts because I kept waiting for the click.

My suggestion: Dont go TOO cheap on this tool. My $.02. Enjoy!

warrior86 · August 14th, 2011, 10:04 PM

Thanks. I ended up getting a pretty good one I am happy with a few weeks ago. It is an electronic one.

July 7th, 2011, 01:33 PM	#1
warrior86 Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 863 iTrader: 1 reviews	torque wrench?? I pretty much have all the necessary basic tools needed for various jobs on the car, but I do not have a torque wrench. I'm not trying to go cheap or anything, but I wouldnt have a use for it every day, just something to get by for brake jobs, and various other jobs on and off. I'm looking to really spend no more than $50, and have seen them range anywhere from $30 to over $100. Anyone recommend something that is straightforward and works how it should? thanks! __________________ '91 Ford Escort LX - SOLD '81 Chevy Corvette - SOLD '94 Toyota Celica (Supra) - SOLD '97 Ford Mustang - R.I.P / SOLD '07 Ford Mustang V6 - "Dad's Ride" '08 Ford Mustang GT - \m/ Rocking \m/

July 8th, 2011, 02:04 AM	#4
warrior86 Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 863 iTrader: 1 reviews	I was also wondering if I did get that 1/2 in torque wrench, since i have a bunch of 3/8" sockets, would a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter added to the TQ affect any readings?? The reason I would buy the 1/2" over the 3/8" is because there is more ft/lb numbers for them in relation to price compared to the 3/8". Please let me know! thanks __________________ '91 Ford Escort LX - SOLD '81 Chevy Corvette - SOLD '94 Toyota Celica (Supra) - SOLD '97 Ford Mustang - R.I.P / SOLD '07 Ford Mustang V6 - "Dad's Ride" '08 Ford Mustang GT - \m/ Rocking \m/

July 8th, 2011, 02:07 AM	#5
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	no you will be fine using an adapter __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

July 8th, 2011, 09:05 AM	#7
warrior86 Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 863 iTrader: 1 reviews	thank you. You guy's rule! __________________ '91 Ford Escort LX - SOLD '81 Chevy Corvette - SOLD '94 Toyota Celica (Supra) - SOLD '97 Ford Mustang - R.I.P / SOLD '07 Ford Mustang V6 - "Dad's Ride" '08 Ford Mustang GT - \m/ Rocking \m/

August 14th, 2011, 10:04 PM	#10
warrior86 Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 863 iTrader: 1 reviews	Thanks. I ended up getting a pretty good one I am happy with a few weeks ago. It is an electronic one. __________________ '91 Ford Escort LX - SOLD '81 Chevy Corvette - SOLD '94 Toyota Celica (Supra) - SOLD '97 Ford Mustang - R.I.P / SOLD '07 Ford Mustang V6 - "Dad's Ride" '08 Ford Mustang GT - \m/ Rocking \m/

July 7th, 2011, 03:16 PM	#3
01V8MUSTANG Regular Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 297 iTrader: 2 reviews	I use a 1/2" drive Craftsman click type.

July 8th, 2011, 08:34 AM	#6
01V8MUSTANG Regular Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 297 iTrader: 2 reviews	+1 on the adapter, it's no problem.

July 12th, 2011, 09:36 PM	#8
Griz99GT Newbie 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought one of these about 3 weeks ago for $39.99 (Had a coupon). So far it's working great. 1/2" Digital Torque Wrench

August 5th, 2011, 10:37 PM	#9
Majrdad Regular 2009 Warrior In Pink Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 99 iTrader: 0 reviews	Here is what NOT to do. I got a cheapo1/2 inch torque wrench cause I knew I would be taking off several wheels on my and my kids cars. Wanted to torque lug nuts. After about 20 operations, the click feature stopped working and I stripped a couple lug nuts because I kept waiting for the click. My suggestion: Dont go TOO cheap on this tool. My $.02. Enjoy!

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