Torque Wrenches

[nickandmarilyn]

I am picking up a 2008 3400 at the end of Feb.and I have been trying to find a torque wrench. Keystone says you need a 7/8" or 13/16" socket and I cannot find anything over a half inch. What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions appreciated.
Nick

[H. John Kohl]

The 1/2 inch drive is the (square)part that the 7/8" or 13/16" socket sets on.
I would not spend a large amount on the torque wrench if you are only using it for tires.
Hope this helps.

[bsmeaton]

Go to any auto parts store and they can help you. I think you might be confusing the drive size with the nut size. You'll want a 1/2 drive torque wrench and a 6pt socket for the size nut. I won't say what size the nut is for two reasons:

• I already forgot what mine is
• Whatever mine has may not be what your's has, as they change things every six months

[Waynem]

I have an analog Torque Wrench that I purchased back in the early 70's. It has a 1/2" drive. I think you will find most torque wrenches have the 1/2" drive. As for the socket, I purchased a 22mm for my 3400RL. I mitered the nut and carried the caliper to the auto store. Also, since the nuts are recessed in on my wheel I also picked up a 1/2" extension bar. You could always take one nut off and take it with you to the auto store or hardware store for a good socket fit.

[TLightning]

If you are in the market for a torque wrench, check out Harbor Freight. Half inch drive, regular price $20, in store sale price $15, on line sale price $10 (plus shipping). Guaranteed for life.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=239

[HughM]

I looked at the torque wrench at Harbor Freight last week when I was in the store. For 15 bucks you can't go wrong unless you're using it to rebuild an expensive engine. For lugs nuts it would be great.
Hugh

[sailer]

When done using it don't forget to run the torq back to 0 or it will turn into junk fast

[nickandmarilyn]

As always, thanks to you all for your quick response. I don't know what I would do without the website (and the members).
Nick

[mail2us]

We have 2008 3400RL and bought our torque wrench at Advance Auto. We use a 7/8' Deep Socket with the 1/2" drive. We did see them at Walmart for around 15-16 dollars. There were 2 left and both were opened so we passed them up.

[Clyde n Deb]

quote:Originally posted by sailer

When done using it don't forget to run the torq back to 0 or it will turn into junk fast

I was taught long ago that when storing a torque wrench, to leave it set on a couple of pounds rather than 0. never experinced negative results one way or the other, but have always followed that tip. Also, if the wrench has not been used for some time, to set it to a low setting and activate a few times first, as this lubes the internal components before really using it.

[ggranch]

Another rule of thumb for torque wrenches that I follow. Use a torque wrench that allows you to use the middle 50% of its range to produce the torque that you require. For torquing to 100# you would use a wrench that reads to at least 150#. The same principle is used with pressure guages for tires although the range there is 75%. Bob