Lend a torque wrench
07-04-2013 | 05:43 AM
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Lend a torque wrench
Does anyone living in the durham area or raliegh that would be willing to lend me a 3/4 torque wrench so I can do the axle nut diy job????Also need the socket too. I have prolonged doing this long enough it's getting worse not today but sometime this weekend. any help would be greatly appreciated .... MY 02 berlina black
07-04-2013 | 08:46 PM
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We broke our 1/2 torque wrench doing the axle nuts on Eric's car...be careful. I'd rather suggest using a 1/2" breaker bar and cheater pipe. You can measure the angle of turn to get the torque right.
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07-05-2013 | 05:35 AM
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You used it to try and loosen the nuts, correct? Not really what a torque wrench is designed to do, an impact wrench is a better option to get them off. I am pretty sure the 1/2" with a cheater pipe would work fine to get them tight.
07-05-2013 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RedCelica' timestamp='1372996018' post='22648140
We broke our 1/2 torque wrench doing the axle nuts on Eric's car...be careful. I'd rather suggest using a 1/2" breaker bar and cheater pipe. You can measure the angle of turn to get the torque right.
07-05-2013 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mlc' timestamp='1373027713' post='22648466
[quote name='RedCelica' timestamp='1372996018' post='22648140']
We broke our 1/2 torque wrench doing the axle nuts on Eric's car...be careful. I'd rather suggest using a 1/2" breaker bar and cheater pipe. You can measure the angle of turn to get the torque right.
We broke our 1/2 torque wrench doing the axle nuts on Eric's car...be careful. I'd rather suggest using a 1/2" breaker bar and cheater pipe. You can measure the angle of turn to get the torque right.
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$50, Friday night dinner...... http://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-2in-...=impact+wrench
07-05-2013 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by RedCelica' timestamp='1373029076' post='22648491
[quote name='mlc' timestamp='1373027713' post='22648466']
[quote name='RedCelica' timestamp='1372996018' post='22648140']
We broke our 1/2 torque wrench doing the axle nuts on Eric's car...be careful. I'd rather suggest using a 1/2" breaker bar and cheater pipe. You can measure the angle of turn to get the torque right.
[quote name='RedCelica' timestamp='1372996018' post='22648140']
We broke our 1/2 torque wrench doing the axle nuts on Eric's car...be careful. I'd rather suggest using a 1/2" breaker bar and cheater pipe. You can measure the angle of turn to get the torque right.
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$50, Friday night dinner...... http://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-2in-...=impact+wrench[/quote]
I dont think most people have a compressor big enough for that thing...but this would be a nice addition to the tool chest
http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW292-7...+impact+wrench
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07-05-2013 | 11:46 AM
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Yeah, I just used a 3/4" breaker bar and my jack handle as an extension to break them loose, then tightened them according to that walkthrough. I borrowed both the breaker bar and socket from a friend's dad who has a hot rod shop. Torque wrench should be necessary.
07-05-2013 | 11:08 PM
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I own a 3/4" impact and torque wrench. I HIGHLY suggest not guessing on the wheel nut as the TSB torque is right at yield for the axle and can start to stretch it. Even with a big 3/4 torque wrench you have to put some ass behind it.
As far as the impact, I only have a 20gal tank which means my gun can run for about five seconds. It doesn't matter though. It will take a fully staked nut off in less than three taps. It doesn't even notice it.
If you pull the hub out and it's badly scored I would replace it when you have time. The last time I did my right I had to replace it because it ate a new bearing after 20k miles. I'll be in Raleigh after lunch shopping if you want to meet somewhere for the wrench.
If you want to own the tools, harbor freight has a decent 3/4 TR and socket set. Shouldn't be more than $125.
As far as the impact, I only have a 20gal tank which means my gun can run for about five seconds. It doesn't matter though. It will take a fully staked nut off in less than three taps. It doesn't even notice it.
If you pull the hub out and it's badly scored I would replace it when you have time. The last time I did my right I had to replace it because it ate a new bearing after 20k miles. I'll be in Raleigh after lunch shopping if you want to meet somewhere for the wrench.
If you want to own the tools, harbor freight has a decent 3/4 TR and socket set. Shouldn't be more than $125.
07-05-2013 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mlc' timestamp='1373032126' post='22648550
[quote name='RedCelica' timestamp='1373029076' post='22648491']
[quote name='mlc' timestamp='1373027713' post='22648466']
[quote name='RedCelica' timestamp='1372996018' post='22648140']
We broke our 1/2 torque wrench doing the axle nuts on Eric's car...be careful. I'd rather suggest using a 1/2" breaker bar and cheater pipe. You can measure the angle of turn to get the torque right.
[quote name='mlc' timestamp='1373027713' post='22648466']
[quote name='RedCelica' timestamp='1372996018' post='22648140']
We broke our 1/2 torque wrench doing the axle nuts on Eric's car...be careful. I'd rather suggest using a 1/2" breaker bar and cheater pipe. You can measure the angle of turn to get the torque right.
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$50, Friday night dinner...... http://www.amazon.co...s=impact+wrench[/quote]
I dont think most people have a compressor big enough for that thing...but this would be a nice addition to the tool chest
http://www.amazon.co...c+impact+wrench
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A half inch impact will just waste energy. I own both electric aand pneumatic. You need a 3/4. Harbor freight has them cheap and they do well for a hobbyist.