Torque wrench recommendations

[OilPatch]

I'm looking to do most of my own maintenance on this truck, so I think a torque wrench is a wise tool to pick up. I was wondering if y'all could give me some suggestions on what I should look like for in one for this truck...things like drive size, max torque, digital/click type/or whatever, should I get a standard US wrench or something that is in newton meters. Anything else I'm missing and should look into please let me know.

 

[Towerhog]

I have 4 torque wrenches to cover the range of fasteners on the vehicle these include a 1/2" drive that goes from 35 to 250 ftlbs, a 3/8" drive that covers from 8 to 75 ftlbs, and a 3/8" that covers inlbs. If your planning to do some of the heavier stuff like I do, then a 3/4" drive that goes from 100 to 600 ftlbs.

Get the wrenches that click when you reach the desired torque. Most torque wrenches will have both METRIC and SAE numbers on them.

 

[Maxx2893]

Agree with the audible click type.

 

[GT Vemom]

That is the one tool that I spent the extra money and bought Snap-On.

 

[TargetBow]

I love the torque wrenches that click when you reach the desired torque. With that said, you will come across bolts that you will be able to torque and some that the torque wrench will not fit because of being to tight of an area for the wrench to fit in. Then you will just have to tighten the bolt without the torque wrench using what ever wrench you can find to fit in the tight area. At least that is my experience! I use the torque wrenches when ever possible.

 

[Jordan@Apollo-Optics]

And if I were you, I wouldn't take the lower shock bolt off on the front LCA's (it's a blue bolt) if I were you. It's torque rating is 400+ ft-lbs...

 

[Ingot SVT]

Snap on for the sure!

 

[OilPatch]

which do you guys recommend:

Torque Wrench, Adj. Click Type, U.S., Fixed Ratchet, 50-250 ft. lb., 1/2" drive

or:

Torque Wrench, Adj. Click Type, U.S., Compact-Ratchet, 40-200 in. lb., 3/8" drive

 

[SPRSNK]

which do you guys recommend:

Torque Wrench, Adj. Click Type, U.S., Fixed Ratchet, 50-250 ft. lb., 1/2" drive

or:

Torque Wrench, Adj. Click Type, U.S., Compact-Ratchet, 40-200 in. lb., 3/8" drive

I have both sizes. Depends on need.

 

[Stepside]

I have a Matco.
I would recommend a 50-250 click type.
Be sure to 'store it at zero'. Don't wind it below zero.