Need a 3/8-drive torque wrench?
07-20-2005, 03:27 PM
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Need a 3/8-drive torque wrench?
I know some of you have this already (including me), but for those of you who haven't picked one up Harbor Freight dropped the price to $7.49!!! You can't beat that deal.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...itemnumber=807
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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...itemnumber=807
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07-20-2005, 03:59 PM
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Yup, I've been using mine and haven't had any problems with it. Just have to make sure to keep it at it's lowest setting when in storage. For less than $8 it's a damn good deal.
07-20-2005, 04:32 PM
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I have been using their ratchets for all my suspensions stuff, exhaust stuff, and fluid chages....etc... I hammer on them all the time and they are still as good as new !!
But their sockets are ............. Let's just say I broke two 19inch impact sockets while installing a set of springs.
But their sockets are ............. Let's just say I broke two 19inch impact sockets while installing a set of springs.
07-20-2005, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by gooder77
For less than $8 it's a damn good deal.
too bad they don't have a location near SF. there was one really close to my place when I was living in Pasadena.
07-20-2005, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by motoracr22
me either...shop's tools
we dont all have a shop full of snap on tools at our disposal, or a deep wallet for tools
For engine building and such where torque specs are crucial, I can see why you would want a high-end unit, for installing brakes and springs, I think the HF will do the trick
07-20-2005, 05:06 PM
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yeah as long as its within 10-15% accuracy its all good. just set it a bit higher than usual. i have the 1/2 inch drive one and its worked well.
does anyone know where to send it to have it calibrated?
does anyone know where to send it to have it calibrated?
07-20-2005, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CLsmooth71
Harbor Freight Tools is a great place for cheap throw-away aka "not really a big deal if your friend borrows and doesn't return" tools.
too bad they don't have a location near SF. there was one really close to my place when I was living in Pasadena.
too bad they don't have a location near SF. there was one really close to my place when I was living in Pasadena.
07-20-2005, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SUBYBUS
There's one in Newark.
