Torque wrench needed

BLKGTO · #1 (**permalink**) 06-16-2006, 12:29 PM

Hey guys,

I was wondering if someone wouldn't mind letting me use a torque wrench to tighten down my new wheel/tire setup. I don't own one and don't really want to put out the money for one at this point. PLEASE MEMBERS! I really need your help on this one.

thanks!

Rob

BLKGTO · #2 (**permalink**) 06-19-2006, 12:18 AM

nevermind, went to the store and got one. Didn't realize how cheap they wre lol :smt048

Bishopjay · #3 (**permalink**) 06-19-2006, 01:43 PM

how much do they cost???

White Phoenix · #4 (**permalink**) 06-19-2006, 02:37 PM

mine was like $90 but you can get them for like $35 at murrays... you pay for the accuracy but for torquing lug nuts you really dont have to worry... but on engine building its a whole other deal

DanO · #5 (**permalink**) 06-19-2006, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Phoenix

mine was like $90 but you can get them for like $35 at murrays... you pay for the accuracy but for torquing lug nuts you really dont have to worry... but on engine building its a whole other deal

Although.. torque on a bolt is still a very inaccurate way of measuring the axial clamping force. All it takes is a different lube or lacktherof to make a torque reading completely useless.

Bolt stretch (strain) gauges are where its at!
(well at least for the really accurate stuff that you can reach.. conrods, etc..)