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Forgive my hardware ignorance but which size torque wrench (1/2, 3/8) should I get that works with this tool I got for the wheels?
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What size torque wrench for Lotus tool?
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I used a 1/2 drive at 77 ft. lbs ... I'm sure a 3/8 would work just fine also.
Craftsman Digitork® Torque Wrench, 25-250 ft. lbs., 1/2 in. Drive - Model 44597 at Sears.com
Craftsman Digitork® Torque Wrench, 25-250 ft. lbs., 1/2 in. Drive - Model 44597 at Sears.com
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I assume the craftsman 3/8 microtork will work as well? I prefer the smaller size.
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Ok a potentially dumb question. But after looking at all the these wrench they all have the same piece at the end which definitely doesnt magically stick to that piece i have. It looks like it should just be a hole there. Does that piece come out on the torque wrenches?
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You attach a socket to it, just like you would an ordinary ratchet.
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I see.
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Either size torque wrench will work. You just need one that goes to at least 77 ft lbs. The socket you put on it (17mm?) will make it fit your wheel tool.
Once you get the torque wrench and use it. Store it in the "zero" position. (with no torque setting set on the wrench) It will keep it from going out of calibration and being innaccurate.
Once you get the torque wrench and use it. Store it in the "zero" position. (with no torque setting set on the wrench) It will keep it from going out of calibration and being innaccurate.
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I'll be fine. Besides... I had a secret agent do it for me the first time. But this is definitely something that is not rocket science and I shouldn't have a problem doing. Once I get a torque wrench that is.
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I use 3/8 torqued to 77 ft/lbs.
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one of the best posts ever written.
LOL
now seriously, to the OP, make sure when you are tightening your wheels that you use the correct pattern ( a star or an x depending on the bolt pattern) when tightening them up.
get them all snug, and then torque them down.
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I torque mine to 930 inch lbs. 
I use one of these..
TECH3FRM250, Torque Wrench, Electronic, TECHWRENCH, Flex Ratchet, 25 to 250 ft. lbs., 1/2" drive
I use one of these..
TECH3FRM250, Torque Wrench, Electronic, TECHWRENCH, Flex Ratchet, 25 to 250 ft. lbs., 1/2" drive
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My birthday is coming up, wanna send me one? I'll be your friend!I torque mine to 930 inch lbs.
I use one of these..
TECH3FRM250, Torque Wrench, Electronic, TECHWRENCH, Flex Ratchet, 25 to 250 ft. lbs., 1/2" drive
I have been waiting for someone to post:
"I use one of these, and I stop when I hear the "click" which strangely sounds like "snap"...
http://evergreen-rentals.com/images/impactwrench.jpg
Guess I'm a little evil.
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For what it's worth, I have a big selection of different torque wrenches (I have around 8 of them). But I use a half inch drive torque wrench for the lug nuts/bolts of my cars. You want to target the middle of the range of the torque values for the most accuracy - the torque wrenches are less accurate (but still fine) at either end of their range.
A half inch drive torque wrench is a bit longer, allowing you more control when you are applying the torque to the lugs - it makes it easier, and does a better job.
A 3/8 inch drive torque wrench will do the job, and you may need it for other bolts/nuts on the car, but for the "big" stuff, you should also have a 1/2 inch drive.
A half inch drive torque wrench is a bit longer, allowing you more control when you are applying the torque to the lugs - it makes it easier, and does a better job.
A 3/8 inch drive torque wrench will do the job, and you may need it for other bolts/nuts on the car, but for the "big" stuff, you should also have a 1/2 inch drive.
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+100, Yea, what he said!! :up:
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Thanks. I have a regular wrench that fits just right to get the job done for loosening the wheel bolts.
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