Need a torque wrench.............

[Edward 96GTS]

where to go?
price?
size?
etc.
TIA

 

[Warren S]

For most jobs, definately get one for the 1/2" drive (30-150 ft-lbs) and a smaller 3/8" drive (5-75 ft-lbs), click type. A MUST for wrenching your own car.

Snap-On Tools

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/catalog.asp?id=1

 

[1TONY1]

Snap-on...no. Not for very occasional use. Try SEars/Craftsman or your local parts store...Advance/Autozone etc.

 

[Viper Specialty]

I would recommend the large 1/2 drive, 25-250 Ft. Lbs, and also a smaller 3/8 drive 25-250 In. lbs. Both are available from sears.

 

[Steve-Indy]

Agree that Sears/Autozone/etc. tools have their uses...and I certainly have plenty of Sears...BUT, when it comes to torque wrench quality, reliability, validity, reproducibility, specs, recalibration program, etc...go with Snap-On, and you won't be sorry...they are "pricey", but nowhere near as costly as the item that you MAY break using a lesser quality of tool. VALUE outweighs cost, in MY humble opinion.

 

[Edward 96GTS]

what size needed for wheel lug nuts?

 

[Warren S]

Agreed, Sears Craftsman is pretty good. That would be my next choice. Always get the "click" type. But whichever one you get, don't buy the cheap "dial" type if they are still out there, too inaccurate to read. Be sure to zero-out your torque wrench after every use so you won't keep tension on the spring which will over time, lead to inaccurate settings.

For the lug nuts, use the bigger 1/2" drive with a 6" extension, 90 ft-lbs. I forgot the socket size though, 5/8ths?

 

[Ulysses]

I forgot the socket size though, 5/8ths?

19mm seems to work well for me.

 

[Steve-Indy]

As noted, lug nuts are 19mm....noting that 3/4" works as well.

 

[Mopar Steve]

Actually the Beam type is the most accurate.