Achieving 406 ft/lbs on lower shock nut

[Agent 00 L]

Make friends with mechanics at heavy truck/trailer places. Got mine torqued for the cost of a Wendy's lunch.

You really want a lift if you get a big torque wrench. Doable on the ground, hutbway easier on a lift.

 

[McGrath4u]

Make friends with mechanics at heavy truck/trailer places. Got mine torqued for the cost of a Wendy's lunch.

You really want a lift if you get a big torque wrench. Doable on the ground, hutbway easier on a lift.

I usually agree with this and had called around and got sick of calling around. Also I am a tool addict and love the excuse to get additional tools to be used in both the garage and out on the trails.

 

[PropDr]

I usually agree with this and had called around and got sick of calling around. Also I am a tool addict and love the excuse to get additional tools to be used in both the garage and out on the trails.

Me to, so I got this setup...

 

[McGrath4u]

Me to, so I got this setup...

That enerpac setup is pretty sweet. If I had unlimited funds I would be all over that or a hytorq.

Leaning towards the multiplier....

 

[SilverBack]

I would be hesitant on using that torque multiplier from amazon I've been on the receiving end of a broken torque multiplier and it put me in the hospital. It was a really nice snap-on 40:1 we were up around 6000 lbs when it decided to snap the 1" drive then whip around and crack me in the head. So be careful with stuff like that I use a 12:1 snap-on when I do the lower bolts and it works great but it wasn't cheap.

 

[PropDr]

That enerpac setup is pretty sweet. If I had unlimited funds I would be all over that or a hytorq.

Leaning towards the multiplier....

Yes it was spendy, but I had the opportunity to buy the hydraulic wrench for halve price after it was used only once, by me , and I couldn't resist.

 

[circafwsk8r]

1/2'' breaker bar, snap on ratcheting adaptor, ….boom. don't forget to change your oil every 8- 10k too. always take your dealers/ manuals advice. lol

 

[Stang]

I'll be doing my front shocks soon and agree this is a great excuse to buy a new tool. I'll probably just pick up a 600 lb-ft 3/4" torque wrench.

I looked into the Ratchet Helper tool mentioned above and it drew me in for a second at only $69 but it looks like that thing is really only for loosening stuck fasteners which it is probably good at. Here is their disclaimer on tightening. +/- 20% no bueno.

Caution: Use care when using the Ratchet Helper to tighten, Use a torque wrench to measure the tightness, you could strip off the threads or break the bolt off in the hole. Because of friction in the gearbox, torque measurements could be off as much as (±20%) when using The Ratchet Helper. We recommend that you don’t use the Ratchet Helper for final torquing of a bolt or nut. Also, be aware the Ratchet Helper exerts Up to 500 Ft/Lbs of torque while removing bolts, so don’t use more toque than the bolt was designed to take, you could break off the head or strip the threads. Also, remember that Ratchet Helper is a speed tool and torque multiplier in one and to have the tool turned on the correct side for what it is you are doing. The handle or reaction arm, is to be placed against a solid surface that will withstand all the torque you exert, tool could scratch or dent sheet metal and painted surfaces, take care not to place the reaction arm on any surface that can be damaged. Please read User Agreement.

 

[McGrath4u]

I'll be doing my front shocks soon and agree this is a great excuse to buy a new tool. I'll probably just pick up a 600 lb-ft 3/4" torque wrench.



I looked into the Ratchet Helper tool mentioned above and it drew me in for a second at only $69 but it looks like that thing is really only for loosening stuck fasteners which it is probably good at. Here is their disclaimer on tightening. +/- 20% no bueno.



Caution: Use care when using the Ratchet Helper to tighten, Use a torque wrench to measure the tightness, you could strip off the threads or break the bolt off in the hole. Because of friction in the gearbox, torque measurements could be off as much as (±20%) when using The Ratchet Helper. We recommend that you don’t use the Ratchet Helper for final torquing of a bolt or nut. Also, be aware the Ratchet Helper exerts Up to 500 Ft/Lbs of torque while removing bolts, so don’t use more toque than the bolt was designed to take, you could break off the head or strip the threads. Also, remember that Ratchet Helper is a speed tool and torque multiplier in one and to have the tool turned on the correct side for what it is you are doing. The handle or reaction arm, is to be placed against a solid surface that will withstand all the torque you exert, tool could scratch or dent sheet metal and painted surfaces, take care not to place the reaction arm on any surface that can be damaged. Please read User Agreement.

I would have paired the multiplier with the digital torque adapter as mentioned and linked above. I was apprehensive about a $70 multiplier so I ended up getting the torque adapter, 3/4", 38" long breaker bar, and a 3/4 to 1/2 reducer.

I figure with a roughly 3' long breaker, I would only have to exert about 108 lbs of force for the steering rack and 134 lbs for the lower control arms which is reasonable. I Only spent about $150 for a setup that could potentially go up to 750ft-lbs.

 

[Stang]

I would have paired the multiplier with the digital torque adapter as mentioned and linked above. I was apprehensive about a $70 multiplier so I ended up getting the torque adapter, 3/4", 38" long breaker bar, and a 3/4 to 1/2 reducer.

I figure with a roughly 3' long breaker, I would only have to exert about 108 lbs of force for the steering rack and 134 lbs for the lower control arms which is reasonable. I Only spent about $150 for a setup that could potentially go up to 750ft-lbs.

That sounds like a decent setup. It's going to be $250 or more for a 600# torque wrench.