Craftsman torque wrenches are 50% off right now
11-22-2007, 07:14 PM
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if its only for lug nuts and the oil drain the 3/8 wrench should work. the lug nuts are only 85ft/lbs. so any good 3/8 wrench should get you that. but if the 1/2 inch is the same price then go for it!
if you plan on doing major engine work then i'll recomend a better quality tool than craftsman. maybe snap-on or matco. i personally just got a new matco 3/8 wrench that goes up to 165 ft/lbs, but it was $235. ouch...
if you plan on doing major engine work then i'll recomend a better quality tool than craftsman. maybe snap-on or matco. i personally just got a new matco 3/8 wrench that goes up to 165 ft/lbs, but it was $235. ouch...
11-23-2007, 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by NVMY4N,Nov 22 2007, 06:06 PM
I ordered Both - and did in-store pick up for tomorrow
In store pick up option FTW!
11-23-2007, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Marin,Nov 23 2007, 11:27 AM
They're 50% off - do they read 50% over or 50% under the correct torque?
I believe its an option you choose at checkout. 
11-23-2007, 01:39 PM
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You can always get ONE tq wrench and an adapter. That's what I have.
I only have a 3/8" wrench but I have adapters to 1/2" and the smaller one as well... I can't remember what size the smaller one is
I only have a 3/8" wrench but I have adapters to 1/2" and the smaller one as well... I can't remember what size the smaller one is
11-23-2007, 02:12 PM
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I've got a craftsman 1/2" and it's worked great so far. I mostly use it for lugs, but it goes up to 250ft-lbs which is great for tightening rear axle nuts. You can always get adapters so it will fit smaller drives. The only downside to the 1/2" is it's weight and size... it's tough to get in small places.
great buy on those though!
just try to pick one that hasn't been dropped
great buy on those though!
just try to pick one that hasn't been dropped