i know you have to torque the bolts to about 30lbs but i dont have a torque wrench. when i tried to buy one the only one pep boys had was a 1/2" $70 wrench. i refuse to pay that much for something i wont use that often. can someone give me a good estimate how tight to make it. i dont want to break any bolts. Thanks

Ryan
zx2max

 

But, you're right...$70 is a lot to spend for something that is seldomly used.

Go to Harbor Freight Tools and perform a search under these keywords, "torque wrench". I purchased the 1/2" CLICKER TORQUE WRENCH which is going for $20 right now. It's rated to 150ft-lbs which makes it capable to handling your lugnuts as well.

 

I think you should reconsider buying a torque wrench. At first, I refused to get one too. But after a little searching I found one at Home Depot, made-in-USA, for around $60 i think? And it's been one of the greatest investments I've ever made. I use it any time I do brake/rotor/wheel work, plus suspension as in your case.

If you're still not convinced, check out http://www.harborfreight.com, and they have some ranging from $20-90. The quality is decent, and is good enough for the home mechanic.

 

hmmm, how come I didn't see any replies when I read the thread? darn.

 

This man is post whoring!


Probably because we were typing our replies up at the same time...but mine got submitted through a bit quicker.

 

thanks. i think i will just buy a cheap one for now. i know it will come in andy for other car repairs

 

You can rent one form AutoZone for free, the charge your CC $90 and credit it after you return the wrench.

If you are dead set on buying one Northern tools have them for $23.00

 

I purchased my torque wrench from autozone for 20 dollars...3/8" drive. oh..and it's also the clicking type =)

 

Geez, I could have installed for you by now. Just use a 3/8" drive stocket wrench that's only about 8" long. Almost impossible to overtorque the studs. 30-40ftlbs is not really that much or worry about.

I took mine off, test fitted another and put mine back on in about 20 minutes.

 

3/8" from Sears. Craftsman, so you never have to worry if it breaks. $20.