Torque Wrench
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I think the lug nuts are at 100ftlbs and you would like that number to be somewhat in the middle of the wrenches range. I'd say a 150ftlb wrench would work. That's why I have several wrenches ranging from inlbs to 250ftlbs.
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Get the 1/2" torque wrench. Then you can use it with a reversible adapter that craftsman sells and use either 1/2" or 3/8" sockets on it.
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1/2" is what you want for lug nuts. Harbor Freight Tools has one on sale for $12.99 (10-150 ft/lbs)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=239
They also have a better quality one that goes 25-250ft/lbs for $100
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46691
The cheap one is all you need for lug nuts. But if you plan on doing any engine work, I'd opt for the better one - More accurate and more durable.
Dave
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=239
They also have a better quality one that goes 25-250ft/lbs for $100
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46691
The cheap one is all you need for lug nuts. But if you plan on doing any engine work, I'd opt for the better one - More accurate and more durable.
Dave
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Originally Posted by 1998 GTR
1/2" is what you want for lug nuts. Harbor Freight Tools has one on sale for $12.99 (10-150 ft/lbs)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=239
They also have a better quality one that goes 25-250ft/lbs for $100
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46691
The cheap one is all you need for lug nuts. But if you plan on doing any engine work, I'd opt for the better one - More accurate and more durable.
Dave
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=239
They also have a better quality one that goes 25-250ft/lbs for $100
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46691
The cheap one is all you need for lug nuts. But if you plan on doing any engine work, I'd opt for the better one - More accurate and more durable.
Dave
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Originally Posted by 1998 GTR
1/2" is what you want for lug nuts. Harbor Freight Tools has one on sale for $12.99 (10-150 ft/lbs)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=239
They also have a better quality one that goes 25-250ft/lbs for $100
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46691
The cheap one is all you need for lug nuts. But if you plan on doing any engine work, I'd opt for the better one - More accurate and more durable.
Dave
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=239
They also have a better quality one that goes 25-250ft/lbs for $100
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46691
The cheap one is all you need for lug nuts. But if you plan on doing any engine work, I'd opt for the better one - More accurate and more durable.
Dave
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I use a 1/2 inch drive torque wrench with a 19mm socket.
