Good Torque Wrench for the Pilot

[CMasten]

Im looking for a decent torque wrench for lug nuts, and all the various places on the Pilot that one needs to pay attn to the amnt of torque I apply.

I have looked around at Sears and they go from total junk at 25.00 up into the 300 rather quickly. Is there a brand out there that is decent and one you would recommend for the 50.00 range? I dont own one so this would be a newbie wrench, but the one at Sears didnt look like it would last long

Thanks Piloteers!

[ctobio]

I'm quite partial to the sears products.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...cegjdghldgfk.0

This one goes 20-150 ft-lb, which should cover most things. Note it is 1/2" drive, so for your 3/8" sockets you would need an adapter.

I actually have a 3/8" drive ratchet for smaller stuff that goes 10-75 ft-lb in addition to this one, that way I don't need to adapt anything)

[CMasten]

Originally posted by ctobio
I'm quite partial to the sears products.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...cegjdghldgfk.0

This one goes 20-150 ft-lb, which should cover most things. Note it is 1/2" drive, so for your 3/8" sockets you would need an adapter.

I actually have a 3/8" drive ratchet for smaller stuff that goes 10-75 ft-lb in addition to this one, that way I don't need to adapt anything)

I appreciate the input thanks ctobio

[dontnomuch007]

Try this one:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=239

[dontnomuch007]

There is a B&M in Montclair if you want to avoid the shipping charges and to take a look at the quality of the wrench before purchasing.

[CMasten]

Originally posted by dontnomuch007
There is a B&M in Montclair if you want to avoid the shipping charges and to take a look at the quality of the wrench before purchasing.

very helpful, I will do that thanks dontnomuch007. Do you guys find that the smaller handled units are any easier to use than the longer ones? I looked over the ones at Sears and there are some that could double as crowbars! obviously related to the amount of ft/lbs of torque they can inflict. I was curious what the higher limits were for Pilot applications, 75lbs? for example what should the lug nuts be torqued to? I can look it up easy enough, but thought I would throw it out there. a simple list of basic values would be helpful.

Thanks again I very much appreciate your time and input to all.

[Sunday Rider]

Originally posted by CMasten


very helpful, I will do that thanks dontnomuch007. Do you guys find that the smaller handled units are any easier to use than the longer ones? I looked over the ones at Sears and there are some that could double as crowbars! obviously related to the amount of ft/lbs of torque they can inflict. I was curious what the higher limits were for Pilot applications, 75lbs? for example what should the lug nuts be torqued to? I can look it up easy enough, but thought I would throw it out there. a simple list of basic values would be helpful.

Thanks again I very much appreciate your time and input to all.

The lug nuts should be 80 lbf.ft (79.6 in repair manual or 11.0 kgf-m). If you get more into it there is a spindle nut that calls for 181 lbf.ft. I think that is the highest I have seen. By the way I always thought they were foot pounds or ft.lb, but in the manual it says lbf.ft

You know you need both wrenches. Just don't do like me, I bought one that looked massive so I assumed it would be ft.lb, but it was in.lb. I didn't clue in until it kept giving me the slip at what appeared to be finger tight torque. I was so glad because I got it on sale, but it was the wrong kind (duh). It is great for carb. work on my bike though

[dontnomuch007]

Yah, you need to be careful of the different units. Normally the smaller drives (1/4" are in in-lbs) and the larger 3/8" or 1/2" drives are in ft-lbs.

[N_Jay]

AND!!!!!

Don't use it as a breaker bar. That is a sure way to put it out of calibration!

[john802]

Originally posted by N_Jay
AND!!!!!

Don't use it as a breaker bar. That is a sure way to put it out of calibration!

From just using it a couple of times, eventually you'll need to have it recalibrated. I always have my torque wrench recalibrate @ work at least every two years. I always find my snap-on torque wrench off by as much as +/- 4lb-ft.

[CMasten]

Originally posted by john802


From just using it a couple of times, eventually you'll need to have it recalibrated. I always have my torque wrench recalibrate @ work at least every two years. I always find my snap-on torque wrench off by as much as +/- 4lb-ft.

OK John.. so make a day trip to come out to your work and get my torque wrench adjusted and a full tank of gas!

[humanoid]

John, where do you work and what do you do?

[rockman19762001]

I always liked craftsman, because Sears will replace them for free. I have had several craftsman tools replaced over the years.

[jay]

Originally posted by humanoid
John, where do you work and what do you do?

His occupation is shown in this thread.

[CMasten]

Originally posted by humanoid
John, where do you work and what do you do?

these kinds of things are revealed at our Pilot Meets

I know you had to work but next time.