Torque Wrench

Not a big tool guy, actually have none. But just help some guys put my 3 inch lift in, and he had some nice Torque Wrenches. Anyway I want to be able to check my U bolts, and UCA bolts, and lug nuts from time to time. Was looking at some Craftsman types but don't know if I should get 3/8's or 1/2 inch drive for the auto needs? Thanks for any help you can give me.

 

I have both..

I say I use the 1/2" torque wrench the most. If you want to save some cash, buy a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter.

 

The ft# range the wrench will need to perform under is the key, not just the drive size. I have both sizes.

 

this....... I also have 1/4" in in/lbs

 

Thanks guys out tomorrow to get some.

 

I have both as well, but if I had to have one I would get the half. no doubt about it. Also check out harbor freight, I the pittsburg steel one. lifetime garuntee, I think it was 20 bucks. I love it.

 

If you are using a craftsman, might as well just use a long ratchet and take a guess. they are junk and not accurate

 

Okaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

 

I have a Craftsman for the 3/8" and a Harbor Freight elcheapo for the 1/2". I figure for the big stuff, like torquing lug nuts and suspension parts, close and consistent is good enough. If I were rebuilding an engine I'd probably think differently.

 

Exactly this is like o 2 to 3 times a year thing. Not going to spend money on Snap On, or Mac Tools

 

I have to agree, my friend has one and we set both of ours to 70 with a stainless bolt. the craftsman snapped it, my inexpensive one nailed it. We had a snapon to check

 

I've heard good things about Craftsman. Planning on picking up this one on sale at sears: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-micr...p-00931425000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

 

heres mine. So its 22 bucks. And it comes with a case, classy!

 

Linky no worky

 

I have a beam type torque wrench (a pain but accurate) and my Craftsman torques accurately when compared to that.

 

This one works!

 

Hey man don't know if you saw this but that wrench is on sale just $10 today. I was going to get the Craftman, but for $10 thought I'd grab that...

 

Linky no Worky

 

Weird... just go to their wbesite and click black friday sale. It's the first thing to come up. They have the 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch click torque wrenches $10 each. Just picked up one of each :-D

 

Thank you sir