You are browsing camaro5 
 |
|
02-13-2012, 06:53 PM
|
#1 |
       
|
torque wrench
what a good inexpensive torque wrench? hopeing to find something that 3/8 and has a minimum torque of 10ft/lbs. Need it for small jobs like oil changes
any susguestions?
__________________
 |
|
|
|
02-13-2012, 07:34 PM
|
#2 |
    Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: LOUISVILLE,KY..
Posts: 7,545
|
look at harbour freight.they have inexpensive tools.
|
|
|
|
|
02-14-2012, 02:37 PM
|
#3 | |
|
|
Quote:
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
|
02-14-2012, 03:09 PM
|
#4 |
|
13.453 @ 101.90
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009
Location: SE Pa.
Posts: 1,877
|
I just saw a 3/8" drive click torque wrench at Advance Auto for $21.
Goes from 10 to 80 ft/lbs.
__________________
 GMPP exhaust/JBA shorties/Vararam CAI/VMax TB/SLP Pulley/VMax IM isolator/MACE Ported IM +Plenum Spacer/IPF Tuned |
|
|
|
|
02-14-2012, 06:26 PM
|
#5 |
Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS A6 and 2018 2500 Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: FLORIDA
Posts: 2,069
|
I've got a Pitsburg from Harbor Freight that does good on the small jobs.
__________________
BLUETOOTH-SS
 |
|
|
|
|
02-15-2012, 01:56 PM
|
#6 |
|
|
i was thinking about getting this one any1 have it
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...3474_200263474
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
02-17-2012, 07:12 PM
|
#7 |
|
|
bumpp
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
02-17-2012, 09:21 PM
|
#8 |
|
You don't need a torque wrench for oil changes. The place you really do need one is for tightening lug nuts... I'd never try to guess at 140 ft-lbs. I'm hesitant to hit 140, so I usually set the wrench for 130. But more important that the actual torque is that they are all tightened the same.
For this, you'll need a heavier duty 1/2" drive (you'll need the longer handle). I buy a lot of cheap tools from Harbor Freight... great place to get a cheap floor jack and hand tools - but I would never use one of their torque wrenches. The one from Northern Tools is probably OK, or wait for Sears to sell theirs at half price.
__________________
Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010
 |
|
|
|
|
02-17-2012, 09:30 PM
|
#9 |
|
|
well i mainly need it now for my intake manifold and all my sockets r in 3/8
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
02-17-2012, 09:35 PM
|
#10 | |
|
|
Quote:
my intake manifold bolts need to be torques to 18 ft/lbs and about the same for my oil plug. and if my lug nuts have to be around 130 -140 ft/lbs whats my best bet? who has some susgestions for me?
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
|
02-17-2012, 09:39 PM
|
#11 |
|
I like money
Drives: Black 2012 Camaro 1SS/RS, Bitchin Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Redwood City, CA
Posts: 73
|
I would get at minimum a Craftsman quality TW...
|
|
|
|
|
02-17-2012, 09:41 PM
|
#12 | |
|
|
Quote:
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
|
02-18-2012, 09:25 AM
|
#13 |
|
|
bumpp
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
02-18-2012, 09:34 AM
|
#14 |
 
|
I got these two. I have been very pleased with them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...01_i01_details http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Thinking About Swappin' Gears? Here are the numbers! | Apex Motorsports | V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) | 32 | 04-24-2017 02:12 AM |
| Torque Wrench Necessary? | jagan323 | Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing | 13 | 06-08-2010 10:45 PM |
| Ultimate Bolt-On Project or Racers Wet Dream[ | Info@PeddersUSA.com | Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion | 8 | 05-02-2010 02:06 PM |
| Torque Converters | Milk 1027 | Wiki | 0 | 08-12-2009 06:31 PM |
