Torque Wrench Question
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Wichita Kansas
Torque Wrench Question
When I go to Sears to buy a torque wrench any recommendations for basic work on a C6?
What range of torque is best overall for a C6?
Do I need a special socket for the lug nuts that won't marr the finish?
Thanks in advance!
What range of torque is best overall for a C6?
Do I need a special socket for the lug nuts that won't marr the finish?
Thanks in advance!
Former Vendor
Joined: May 2003
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From: Dallas Texas
Typically, you will need something 1/2" drive and up to 120ft/lbs. I would also get a 3/8 drive that will go to 75ft/lbs as well for internal engine work.
As for marring the finish, we get the correct socket, and put electrical tape on the outside. Never a marred up wheel
As for marring the finish, we get the correct socket, and put electrical tape on the outside. Never a marred up wheel
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2004
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I use these two for working on the corvette:
http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?P...D&ProdID=37826
http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?P...D&ProdID=11565
For the wheel lugs I use my old beam style torque wrench and I bought these for my wheel lugs:http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=8027
http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?P...D&ProdID=37826
http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?P...D&ProdID=11565
For the wheel lugs I use my old beam style torque wrench and I bought these for my wheel lugs:http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=8027
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: San Jose Ca
I use these two for working on the corvette:
http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?P...D&ProdID=37826
http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?P...D&ProdID=11565
For the wheel lugs I use my old beam style torque wrench and I bought these for my wheel lugs:http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=8027
http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?P...D&ProdID=37826
http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?P...D&ProdID=11565
For the wheel lugs I use my old beam style torque wrench and I bought these for my wheel lugs:http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=8027
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2004
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Because the beam wrench is about 8" longer, more leverage and the 100ft/lb is at the max of my middle wrench, where my beam wrench goes to 150. I only use the others for actual torquing of bolts.
Team Owner
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
just a thought: take a lug nut with you to sears to buy the right socket. I forget which one was supposed to fit (19mm?), but the 3/4" deep socket was a much better fit.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Wichita Kansas
Thanks you guys, appreciate your input! I just got my car three weeks ago and I'm looking at more support equipment I need and this site is helping a lot! I've got a floor jack, stands, detailing products, etc. yet to go, not to mention the accessories
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