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Originally Posted by 19963.4lsr5
I bought the longer Husky 1/2 " torque wrench from home depot. The extra length comes in handy on big hub nuts and crank bolts.
My 3/8" one stopped klicking at any setting so I need a new one. I'm looking at the AC delco digital one
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I'll check the Husky version out. Was the 3/8 one that broke a Husky? My 3/8 HF stopped clicking too.
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Originally Posted by Roamed YT
All hail the highway robber!
Snap-On Techwrench 12.5-250lb
But if you want to save some cash for other things... then I'd go with something like a Husky. I have a similar version of this and works fine for what I need. If I need something more accurate then I have access to that.
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I think I'd have to sell a kidney to afford a $500 torque wrench!
Thats two for Husky though! I like some of their ratcheting wrenches, but never used their torque wrenches.
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Originally Posted by hounddogman
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This is certainly a possible!
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Originally Posted by OneOffStroker
Up until two years ago, I ran a calibration lab for the Navy, and I was the mechanical gauge calibration specialist. Since I had access to the calibration tools, I ran MANY different torque wrenches through the ringer, including a lot of HF ones for myself and others. EVERY ONE OF THEM was spot on. Repeatable measurements time after time.
So for a 9.99 torque wrench, you cannot go wrong. Seriously.
But as far as a 250 lb-ft unit, they don't make one, so that's a no go.
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I'm sure they are accurate when they work, but I've lost confidence in all HF torque wrenches after my 3/8 one stopped working. The 1/2 wrench I'll still use, if I have to, but I'm just ready to be done with HF in the torque wrench department. Plus as you already mentioned, they don't have a 250lb version.
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Originally Posted by reelamin
I have used my SK for years and it has always been right on when I check it. I have not had to make one adjustment for over 15 years. I just swapped out 5 full sets of summer tires and every winter wheel was as when I put them on.
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I've heard good things about SK in general, so I'll be looking into their torque wrenches.
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Originally Posted by LittleCaesar
Kobalt at Lowes. Can find them sometimes on sale for $60.
Also get yourself a 1/2" 16" breaker bar for the bump start method. If you need to remove the AC bracket bolts get a 14mm stubby ratcheting wrench.
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I saw these at Lowes and definitely liked the price! This is a top contender for both the price and good reviews. And I'll definitely be doing the bump start method with a breaker bar as I'm much too lazy to get all crafty and build a tool for it.
Do you only need to remove the A/C bracket if the hydraulic tensioner is being replaced? I read the write-ups a while back but can't recall all the little details. Guess I better go read them again...
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