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Sears 1/2" torque wrench

02-06-2004, 03:12 PM

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Sears 1/2" torque wrench

I am considering breaking down (financially, not mechanically) and buying a 1/2" torque wrench. I need one this weekend for the 5th wheel hitch installation on my new ride, but the long term justification would be to check lug nut torque on the truck and camper. I think the specs are 155 ft-lbs for the truck and 120 ft-lbs for the trailer. I am looking at a Sears P/N 44597 for $99.99. Are Sears torque wrenches any good and is this one in particular any good. I don't want to buy some really cheap one as I doubt that they are any better than torquing by feel, but I don't want to pay $300 for a Snap-On either. This one from Sears seems to be a good compromise between price and quality. Any other suggestions would be appreciated also.

Sears 44597 1/2" Troque Wrench.

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