That seems like a really good deal.
I'm torqued!
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I'm torqued!
I mentioned in another thread that when I got my new truck and checked the lug nut torque that none of them were close to the 165 lb/ft that is recommended in the manual. One was even close to finger tight. That was with a borrowed torque wrench from my neighbor. I figured it was time to get my own big torque wrench. I have a small one but it is a 3/8" drive in lb/in. I looked around and found prices all over the board. Just wanted to point out one in particular I found that I liked and is a pretty good deal.
Napa Electronic Torque Wrench 1/2" 25-250 Ft. Lbs. 4260 | eBay
This sells at my local NAPA dealer for over $360 for the exact same wrench. I am not affiliated with this guy in any way except that I ordered one from him and had it in 3 days. He has more.
Napa Electronic Torque Wrench 1/2" 25-250 Ft. Lbs. 4260 | eBay
This sells at my local NAPA dealer for over $360 for the exact same wrench. I am not affiliated with this guy in any way except that I ordered one from him and had it in 3 days. He has more.
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I've been needing one for a while. I have boat and camper lug nuts to torque in addition to my boat's jackplate/engine mount bolts, plus the prop nut. thanks for the info. I've been eyeballin' a 1/2 torque wrench at Lowes for $100. The one you posted may be a better deal. 
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These have a great reputation too....they apparently stay calibrated very well.
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If I put my 165lb body on the lug wrench 12 inches from the center of rotation, that's a 1:1 ratio of leverage, so I am getting 165lb/ft, right? Lucky I'm a trim guy...........
But seriously, the big torque wrenches are pricey, nice find.
But seriously, the big torque wrenches are pricey, nice find.
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well i would like one that click when you hit the torque when your applying 165 foot lbs i do not want to be trying to look at a dial you just want to feel it clik and go to the next one.
like a wrench like this
Amazon.com: Mountain 16250 1/2-inch Drive Torque Wrench - 25-250 ft/lbs: Home Improvement
like a wrench like this
Amazon.com: Mountain 16250 1/2-inch Drive Torque Wrench - 25-250 ft/lbs: Home Improvement
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This one beeps when you hit torque. You do not have to look at the "dial". It will also record how much torque it takes to unscrew a nut, which is something that is far more difficult with a clicker. And it comes with a nice blow molded case.
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