Getting ready to start the lift install.... what torque wrench do you all recommend? I want quality, but don't want to break the bank either. 3/8? 1/2? Not a huge fan of Crapman tools

 

Hey Green, You are always quick to help folks and you are in my home town so I thought I would offer my thoughts. I put my lift on 2 weeks ago and like you, didn't want to break the bank. I looked at 3 different ones. Homedepot sold husky, 70ish$ // Pepboys had ther brand 60ish$ // and Wallyworld had one for 25$. My mistake was having the wife with me and you can guess which one she wanted to go with. I will say it worked fine, goes up to 150ft pounds, and is a 1/2. It was also pretty long and worked great on the track bar at 125ft pounds. Which ever brand you choose, I would recommend long, 1/2, and atleast 125ft pounds. I would also buy a 1/2 to 3/8 reduction and a 4 to 6in 1/2 extension.

One thing else you might consider....even though you dont need it, I wish I had bought 4 jackstands with one set just as a back up. It was pretty scary working on the front so high in the air with no safety. Anyway be safe and good luck my friend.

 

I have Harbor Freight and Craftsman torque wrenches, but I use the Harbor Freight ones. I got both the 1/2" and 3/8" for $9.99 each on sale (regularly like $15 or $20). They both work great and are just as accurate as the more expensive ones. I have heard they are even more accurate than the Craftsman ones (but mine seem to agree with each other). They also have a lifetime warranty, so if it ever gets out of whack, you can just go exchange it for another one.

 

thanks for the input all, the Kobalt one at lowes is what I was eyeballing goes to 150

I have 4... I am always over cautious, but hey no vehivle has fallen on me to date lol

 

another option is u can go to autozone and they will loan u one...thats what i did

 

I know Craftsman get dogged a lot but I've had one for years that has worked just fine. Go for the 1/2" for sure and 150 ft lbs.

 

The Craftsman beam type is a good tool and will last a long tim and will not break the bank. Just make sure the pointer is at zero before each use.

 

I have a similar question. I'm putting on new wheels and tires in a couple days and I was wondering what should I do for a torque wrench. I am definitely on a budget so any specifics would be great.

 

Craftsman 1/2" beam style:

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