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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 08:43 AM
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Can someone tell me where I can purchase a torgure wrench. In general it would be useful to have, but since some of us take our wheels off to clean, it would be good to have this to make sure I properly torgue down the lug nuts.

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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 08:52 AM
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Your local Sears store has them.. :crazy:
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 09:06 AM
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The Sears Craftsman tourque wrench is a good choice.
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 09:20 AM
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I will pick one up today.

Thanks

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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 09:24 AM
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Take a look at the one offered by Home Depot. It's a 1/2" drive, 25-150# adjustable, click-type, and comes in a molded case for $50. I really like it.
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 10:52 AM
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Its a good idea to get a foot pound and an inch pound wrench.
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 02:22 PM
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I just bought a 25 - 250 Lb. Ft. 1/2" drive "Husky" torque wrench from Home Depot. I have access to a torque analyser at work to verify torque. This wrench is within 1 Lb. Ft. from 50 to 225 Lb. Ft. That is great accuracy for a
$60. torque wrench. By the way. You really shouldn't use a torque wrench in the last 10% of its range due to the fact that the accuracy falls off. Good Luck. mIKE :cheers:
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 09:24 PM
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The Home Depot micrometer-style Huskys are good. I've got three of them, a 50 in-lb max, a 100 ft lb max, and a 250 ft-lb max.

Have to have quality sockets and extensions too. I've cracked cheap sockets and twisted a 4" 3/4" extension into a spiral using these wrenches.
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I have 4 Sears Craftsman - they stand behind the product and have always replaced any tool that goes bad, even if it has been my fault.
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 11:13 PM
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I got two different like new Snap On torque wrenches complete with their blow molded cases for about half price on eBay.

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