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      03-04-2024, 07:57 PM   #1
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anyone have an opinion on torque wrenches?

Looking for an inexpensive torque wrench up 100ft lbs kinda thing. And there is a million of them on Amazon.
Im wondering if anyone has a recommendation?
Im definitely not pro enough to need a high end one, but I also don't want to buy one that is grossly inaccurate (if there are such things)

the less expensive ones seem to be around $30 for a 1/2 drive 10-120ft lb on amazon.

A few brands I found
Nebicals
Lexivon
EPAuto
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      03-05-2024, 06:40 AM   #2
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With torque wrenches, you do get what you pay for. $30 for a 1/2-inch drive, with only 120ft-lb max sounds way cheap (a 1/2" drive should go up to 250ft-lb), and you must spring for 1/2-inch sockets. A decent 3/8" (20-100ft-lb) drive should be around $85 and a decent 1/2" (50-250ft=lb) is about $130.

If it is that important to have an accurate reading, do you really want to second guess?
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FWIW I have a Lexivon from Amazon that has worked well for me for ~ 5 years. Considering the low price it's better than I expected.
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Plus one on the Lexivon. Solid budget buy.

Also have this which has been sold for lug bolts and fasteners that have lower torque like the trans pan.

https://a.co/d/472KVMX
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