[torontoZ28]

I need to get a 1/2" torque wrench and was looking for some opinions. I have noticed that some go up to 150 ft/lb while others go up to 250 ft lb.

1) Is there anything on an f-body that would require any where close to 150? (I understand that they become less accurate as you approach the limits)

2) What are you opinions on husky vs craftsman? Would you even consider getting one of the Made in China cheapies?

Thanks,

[slowTA]

Put me down for a broken (kinda) Craftsman. The ring that locks the handle in place snapped so now I have to be careful that I don't spin it while in use.

I looked at a Husky the other day, but decided against it because the ring that locks the handle in place can be quite frustrating. You have to pull the silver ring back in order to spin it... but it's spring loaded, fairly stiff too, and it snaps back in to place at each 1 lb inicrement. So you would have to keep pulling that ring back each time you reposition your hands. It is a more secure lock than the Craftsman, but way too much work if you're going from it's lowest setting up to 200+ lbs for my pitman arm and strut bolts.

My Craftsman is a 150 lb clicker, and since it is still useful I'm looking for a 250 wrench now. I know protool comes with a print out of how it torques at some settings, so at 80 I think it actually made 83 lbs of torque. I nice feature, but since I don't need one now I'll buy one when I find the right one.

Speaking of Craftsman I was thinking about getting the digi-torque model this time in hopes of a better handle. Anyone use it?