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Torque wrench 1/4 3/8 1/2
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April 03, 2011, 12:42:55 pm »
Bit confused, looking at a torque wrench,
Which type do I need? It's only for taking alloys off really. Wanting a nylon bit too, again, what size?
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April 03, 2011, 01:04:52 pm »
Halfords do a Laser 17mm Socket (which is what you need for OEM wheel bolts) which has a plastic coating over.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_194853_langId_-1_categoryId_165469
I have a Teng Tools torque wrench but generally i just use this extendable wheel wrench.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-19152-Extending-Wheel-Wrench/dp/B0001K9QGI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301832248&sr=1-1
With the arm fully extended i just tighten the nuts with that and thats more than enough to keep them on
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April 03, 2011, 01:07:30 pm »
you should never use a torque wrench for un-doing bots/nuts
for torque loading the bolts/nuts on wheel re-fit a 1/2 drive would be best but make sure the range it works in is suitable for the required load
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April 03, 2011, 01:32:46 pm »
I think the car, I bought a breaker bar and a torque wrench, both 1/2 inch drive from the professional range, as well as two of the laser socket extensions (blue sleeve).
Two means you don't have to keep swapping it each time.
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