Do you own a torque wrench?
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I have two, one Craftsman torque wrench dates back to the 1960's. I trust that one more than I would trust a new Harbor Freight unit. While many Harbor Freight items are fine for occasional use, I wouldn't trust something that could cause harm or failure.
Even my Harbor Freight tire gauges don't agree with one another within 5 psi! A least get a good Craftsman or name brand torque wrench if you are going to use it for important stuff. That said, if you are only going to use it for lug nuts, a cheap "bending beam" unit is probably OK.
Even my Harbor Freight tire gauges don't agree with one another within 5 psi! A least get a good Craftsman or name brand torque wrench if you are going to use it for important stuff. That said, if you are only going to use it for lug nuts, a cheap "bending beam" unit is probably OK.
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How do you do work on your car otherwise?
Lug nuts to oil draincock; always torque them to spec.
Lug nuts to oil draincock; always torque them to spec.
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But I think I figured it out based on the spring part. Hopefully I didn't jack mine up by leaving tension on the spring for a few months...
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I've got two, both Craftsman brand. If you're putting together an expensive engine you wouldn't want to trust a HF torque wrench. If you don't do much wrenching then you can always go to your local O'Reillys as they loan out tools.
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I've got a few torque wrenches. I track my car and change sets of wheels/tires regularly. Not that I'm the greatest mechanic but I also do whatever mechanical work I feel comfortable doing....they come in handy to tighten things correctly. If for no other reason than changing your own wheels/tires it's worth having a 1/2" torque wrench. FWIW over-the-years I've had problems with Craftsman Microtork torque wrenches leaking. I don't know about Harbor Freight but I'd get something other than a Craftsman Microtork torque wrench (and I otherwise prefer Craftsman hand tools).
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When my trusty Sturdevant 1/2" beam type I bought in the '60's was stolen I replaced it with a Craftsman. I also have 3 other clicker style in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 sizes. When you need to do it right, a torque wrench is indispensable.
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I did own one. I loaned it out & never got it back. The person I loaned it too, was not a corvette owner. He did own a Camaro. So what's that tell you? Camaro owners are cheap & can't be trusted, lol.
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Have had a craftsman 1/2 " since the early 70's
I also have a Harbor Freight 3/8" and a 1/4" -inch /lb
Used them alot when I was racing and working on other cars
Use them also on my motorcycle
would not put an engine together without one
plus inch/lb is great for pan gaskets on trans and engine
I also have a Harbor Freight 3/8" and a 1/4" -inch /lb
Used them alot when I was racing and working on other cars
Use them also on my motorcycle
would not put an engine together without one
plus inch/lb is great for pan gaskets on trans and engine
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I bought 1/2 and 3/8 sizes at HF for myself and for my 2 sons. 6 for $60 dollars is a great price. Not the best out there but much better than nothing.