Oh no, what have I done...

[Chris GTO TT]

Hmm that's a good deal cheaper, but the other reason I was looking at a new torque wrench is my current one tops out at 150lb-ft and my truck has quite a few bolts with higher torque values.

[aaronatstate]

I have an electronic torque wrench, and I’ve used it maybe 3 times. Between having to make sure batteries are good, my biggest issue with it is there is no positive feedback to make you stop. I’ve had it for like 6 years now and haven’t had it out of the box in 5 years. I like the old style click ones far more.

[tabasco122]

I bought my brownline digital like 7 years ago. Batteries are a bit of an issue but I only replace them once a year or so, I use it fairly often. It beeps, has leds, and the display when at the right torque.

[mjannusch]

I have two Brownlines. The first one fell to the floor from about 2 feet and never worked again. The second usually has dead batteries.

I use a set of nice clicker-type ones instead now. The Brownline is good when it is working.

[ChargerX3]

Only the clickers here. Have some older Craftsman 3/8" and 1/2" ones that work great.

For those concerned there is a youtube video posted recently where they tested the cheap harbor freight units and found them to be very accurate. Even dropping them on the floor and testing again. Worth a look.

[Chris GTO TT]

I have the harbor freight one that goes to 150lbft

[Chris GTO TT]

Well decided to grab one of the angle gauges from Amazon should be here tomorrow. I still might upgrade to the higher torque click type Icon branded one from harbor freight in the near future

[vr4]

Snap on tech angle here. I love it.


Unless you're going to use it monthly just go with a basic clicker. Use a breaker bar for the final angle. 45+45 is pretty easy to measure out.

Or 90/90. I can't remember after a few Jameson's.

[Chris GTO TT]

Yeah I can't justify snap-on anything and I'm not sure what else I'd need the angle for which is why I just got the angle gauge from Amazon. I still think I want a 250ftlb torque wrench though.

Oh and it is 90/90

[aaronatstate]

I wouldn’t even use an angle gauge for 90/90

[Chris GTO TT]

Yeah its probably overkill but still makes me feel more comfortable

[Chris GTO TT]

Go both heads back on and torqued down. Wound up not using the angle gauge at all... Oh well.

[Chris GTO TT]

Pics of progress...

20201112_142120 by christobal65, on Flickr
20201112_190526 by christobal65, on Flickr

20201114_102110 by christobal65, on Flickr

20201116_203932 by christobal65, on Flickr

20201116_210358 by christobal65, on Flickr

20201122_132545 by christobal65, on Flickr

20201122_171354 by christobal65, on Flickr

[DCIV]

Yes!!!!


Coop

[ChargerX3]

Santa snowman is pleased.

[Chris GTO TT]

He is

[Chris GTO TT]

https://youtu.be/X5YMD73fAbg

[ChargerX3]

What no brrrrraaaaap brrrraaaap!?

[tabasco122]

Nice. Now sell it and buy a turbo one. Or a lift and all terrains

[Chris GTO TT]

Turbo ones cost too much. I'm planning on lifting it eventually.