Need info on torque wrench

Need info on torque wrench

08-25-2004, 08:16 PM

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Big Rig

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Need info on torque wrench

I have never owned or used a torque wrench. From what I have read it seems I ought to own one to check the torque on the wheel nuts especially after rotating the tires or putting new tires on. I have read some horror stories of what has happened because the garage didn't torque the nut to specs & I don't want something nasty to happen like studs breaking & tires falling off.

I am looking for recomendations on what to look for in a torque wrench. Looks like it should be able to torque to the 120 to 160 lb range.
How about it. Any recomendations???
Big Rig

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