Tool to torque lower shock bolt

[Andy2675]

Trying to gather tools and sockets to tackle a shock swap job. Stumbled across this, figured this looks like a very useful tool for anyone, who like me, already has a 3/4 drive breaker bar. Has anyone used one of these? How did it do? Seems accurate according to a few youtube review videos.

 

[cptnslo]

Interesting. If it works that’s pretty cool

 

[Andy2675]

According to this video it appears accurate. I have a 24" 3/4 breaker bar and a jack handle that's hopefully gonna get the job done.

 

[Nex]

Per FTO, torque the bolt on the ground so the suspension is loaded.

 

[Andy2675]

Per FTO, torque the bolt on the ground so the suspension is loaded.

That doesn't make the job any easier

 

[MTF]

20V MAX* XR® 1/2 in. Mid-Range Impact Wrench with Detent Pin Anvil (Tool Only)

When you need the perfect balance of high performance and size to get tough jobs done, use this new 20V MAX* XR® Cordless 1/2 in. Mid-Range Impact Wrench with Detent Pin Anvil. This power tool delivers 600 ft-lbs of max fastening torque and 800 ft-lbs. of max breakaway torque for challenging...

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YSW2KXL/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

All I would use. Just don't impact it to death. The new ones are getting stronger every year. (600 ft-lbs.)
I have an older one that goes to 400 ft-lbs. but you have to hold the trigger for a good while to get 400 lbs.

 

[GCATX]

Milwaukee 18v impact. 6 ugga duggas.

 

[Andy2675]

Milwaukee 18v impact. 6 ugga duggas.

My favorite unit of measurement!

 

[brianh87]

Torque multiplier is the way to go for this one.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Coming from someone who's former job was to build parts that kept planes in the air, I'd not underestimate the value of a torque wrench. Especially for those who wheel harder than the Starbucks parking lot. Next thing we will hear is the infamous, "well that never happened to me before". Which it never has until it does.

A torque wrench is not made to keep you from stripping threads as much as it is to keep you from over stretching bolts. Which in this application would notify you of a failure only when it completely snaps. But what is the worse that could happen?