brobradh77 Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I'm looking into getting an electric impact wrench to help me at the track with my tire swap and looking at torque sticks to help me not over or under torque the lugs. The only torque specs i have found relatre to wheel stud size so can someone tell me hoe many ft- lbs. of torque are recommended for our wheels? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rays B4U Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 My 03 owners manual calls for 140 ft lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 My 03 owners manual calls for 140 ft lb. cool thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 yep 140 ftlb, why dont you just use a TQ wrench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 yep 140 ftlb, why dont you just use a TQ wrench? because i will use this at the track. And the electric impact wrenches are the easiest way to go with that but they arent adjustable torque wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobwrench Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Still be really fast to set electric impact to lowest "on" setting, snug 'em up, then finish off with torque wrench. Own a tire, muffler shop doing multiple sets of tires every day,,,,EVERY one of them is finished off with a torque wrench. Guessing you're speaking of installing slicks or similar at drag race? Not NASCAR wheel change? Best, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT13 Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Still be really fast to set electric impact to lowest "on" setting, snug 'em up, then finish off with torque wrench. that's what I was thinking as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Still be really fast to set electric impact to lowest "on" setting, snug 'em up, then finish off with torque wrench. Own a tire, muffler shop doing multiple sets of tires every day,,,,EVERY one of them is finished off with a torque wrench. Guessing you're speaking of installing slicks or similar at drag race? Not NASCAR wheel change? Best, Bob Good point I just also figured it would be cheaper..How much for a good torque wrench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evallejo Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 A good torque wrench will cost from about 85$ for a Craftsman to $260 for a Snap-on, and this is for the adjustable click type. These are the cheapest ones, I don't think u want to go all crazy with a digital one, those can get really expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saytagf Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I have this one and love it Torque Wrench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I have this one and love it Torque Wrench That is pricey and doesnt go up to the 140 ft-lbs i would need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saytagf Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 That is pricey and doesnt go up to the 140 ft-lbs i would need. Just realized that too...i must have a different one then cuz i just checked and mine goes to 220 ft lb's.....It was near the same price tho...snap-ons expensive..but they will last forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobwrench Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Actually, SnapOn also need to go back for re-calibration occasionally(not covered under lifetime warranty). Been fairly impressed with imports from Home Depot. For lug nut use total accuracy isn't as important as repeatability from one lug to the next. Clicker is actually better than digital for wheel use, because all ya gotta do is listen for the click! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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