| CMasten |
Im looking for a decent torque wrench for lug nuts, and all the various places on the Pilot that one needs to pay attn to the amnt of torque I apply.
I have looked around at Sears and they go from total junk at 25.00 up into the 300 rather quickly. Is there a brand out there that is decent and one you would recommend for the 50.00 range? I dont own one so this would be a newbie wrench, but the one at Sears didnt look like it would last long
Thanks Piloteers! |
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| ctobio |
I'm quite partial to the sears products.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...ecegjdghldgfk.0
This one goes 20-150 ft-lb, which should cover most things. Note it is 1/2" drive, so for your 3/8" sockets you would need an adapter.
I actually have a 3/8" drive ratchet for smaller stuff that goes 10-75 ft-lb in addition to this one, that way I don't need to adapt anything) |
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| CMasten |
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Originally posted by ctobio
I'm quite partial to the sears products.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...ecegjdghldgfk.0
This one goes 20-150 ft-lb, which should cover most things. Note it is 1/2" drive, so for your 3/8" sockets you would need an adapter.
I actually have a 3/8" drive ratchet for smaller stuff that goes 10-75 ft-lb in addition to this one, that way I don't need to adapt anything)
I appreciate the input thanks ctobio |
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| dontnomuch007 |
| There is a B&M in Montclair if you want to avoid the shipping charges and to take a look at the quality of the wrench before purchasing. |
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| CMasten |
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Originally posted by dontnomuch007
There is a B&M in Montclair if you want to avoid the shipping charges and to take a look at the quality of the wrench before purchasing.
very helpful, I will do that thanks dontnomuch007. Do you guys find that the smaller handled units are any easier to use than the longer ones? I looked over the ones at Sears and there are some that could double as crowbars! obviously related to the amount of ft/lbs of torque they can inflict. I was curious what the higher limits were for Pilot applications, 75lbs? for example what should the lug nuts be torqued to? I can look it up easy enough, but thought I would throw it out there. a simple list of basic values would be helpful.
Thanks again I very much appreciate your time and input to all. |
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| Sunday Rider |
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Originally posted by CMasten
very helpful, I will do that thanks dontnomuch007. Do you guys find that the smaller handled units are any easier to use than the longer ones? I looked over the ones at Sears and there are some that could double as crowbars! obviously related to the amount of ft/lbs of torque they can inflict. I was curious what the higher limits were for Pilot applications, 75lbs? for example what should the lug nuts be torqued to? I can look it up easy enough, but thought I would throw it out there. a simple list of basic values would be helpful.
Thanks again I very much appreciate your time and input to all.
The lug nuts should be 80 lbf.ft (79.6 in repair manual or 11.0 kgf-m). If you get more into it there is a spindle nut that calls for 181 lbf.ft. I think that is the highest I have seen. By the way I always thought they were foot pounds or ft.lb, but in the manual it says lbf.ft :8:
You know you need both wrenches. Just don't do like me, I bought one that looked massive so I assumed it would be ft.lb, but it was in.lb. I didn't clue in until it kept giving me the slip at what appeared to be finger tight torque. I was so glad because I got it on sale, but it was the wrong kind (duh). It is great for carb. work on my bike though:D |
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| dontnomuch007 |
| Yah, you need to be careful of the different units. Normally the smaller drives (1/4" are in in-lbs) and the larger 3/8" or 1/2" drives are in ft-lbs. |
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| N_Jay |
AND!!!!!
Don't use it as a breaker bar. That is a sure way to put it out of calibration! |
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| john802 |
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Originally posted by N_Jay
AND!!!!!
Don't use it as a breaker bar. That is a sure way to put it out of calibration!
From just using it a couple of times, eventually you'll need to have it recalibrated. I always have my torque wrench recalibrate @ work at least every two years. I always find my snap-on torque wrench off by as much as +/- 4lb-ft. |
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| CMasten |
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Originally posted by john802
From just using it a couple of times, eventually you'll need to have it recalibrated. I always have my torque wrench recalibrate @ work at least every two years. I always find my snap-on torque wrench off by as much as +/- 4lb-ft.
OK John.. so make a day trip to come out to your work and get my torque wrench adjusted and a full tank of gas!
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| humanoid |
| John, where do you work and what do you do? |
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| rockman19762001 |
| I always liked craftsman, because Sears will replace them for free. I have had several craftsman tools replaced over the years. |
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| jay |
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Originally posted by humanoid
John, where do you work and what do you do?
His occupation is shown in this thread. |
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| CMasten |
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Originally posted by humanoid
John, where do you work and what do you do?
these kinds of things are revealed at our Pilot Meets :)
I know you had to work but next time. |
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| Josey92 |
Thanks everyone for the useful info. I just tried to install my OEM chrome step bars yesterday and torqued the hell out of the first short bolt -- to the point of breaking it. My Pilot is little lop-sided now since I didn't try putting the other bar in until I had one of these.
Guess I don't know my own strength! :bonk: |
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| humanoid |
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Originally posted by jay
His occupation is shown in this thread.
I see... thanks! |
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| Sunday Rider |
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Originally posted by john802
From just using it a couple of times, eventually you'll need to have it recalibrated. I always have my torque wrench recalibrate @ work at least every two years. I always find my snap-on torque wrench off by as much as +/- 4lb-ft.
I have an old one with the scale and a moving metal needle. I can set it to zero any time I like:D
I don't think it is as accurate as the newer models! |
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| john802 |
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Originally posted by Sunday Rider
I have an old one with the scale and a moving metal needle. I can set it to zero any time I like:D
I don't think it is as accurate as the newer models!
I think I still have that somewhere in the garage w/ all the other junks that I accumulated over the years.;) :D |
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| archie |
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I always liked craftsman, because Sears will replace them for free. I have had several craftsman tools replaced over the years
If you look very carefully at the papers that come with a Sears dial type torque wrench, you will note that they do not have a lifetime warranty. I think that screwdrivers and sockets are still lifetime warranty items. Just replaced a socket under warranty this yr. |
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| Bill Balmer |
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Originally posted by archie
If you look very carefully at the papers that come with a Sears dial type torque wrench, you will note that they do not have a lifetime warranty.
That's because it's a Sears brand, as opposed to a Craftsman. Sears sells Craftsman hand tools, which are guaranteed for life, but they also sell "Sears" brand hand tools, which are cheaper (in every sense of the word) and are not guaranteed. |
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