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Old 12-21-2006, 08:25 AM
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Default Re: Torque Wrench Questions

I have the Sears torque wrench that you displayed below, and it is a good one. What ever torque wrench you end up getting, make sure it is a 1/2" drive.

Also don't drop the wrench, and when you are done with it always store it at its lowest torque setting.

I have some Harbor Freight tools, and some are great (like the aluminum "racing" jack), but others are of mixed quality. About 25% of the stuff I have gotten from them, I have had to take back. I am lucky that there are 2 stores within 30 miles of the house so I can see the stuff before I buy it. I would not buy stuff online from them, the quality is just to erratic.

You also might want to consider Griots Garage for an online purchase. Their stuff is premium priced but has a lifetime warranty.

Surely you should be able to find a tool store in Canada where you can buy a good torque wrench.

With the aluminum wheels on the stock HCHII, it is very important to tighten them with a torque wrench and in an back and forth order to avoid the possibility of stressing the hub and warping the front rotors or damaging the wheel.

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