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**flybouy** · 04-13-2021, 04:24 AM

IMO a HF torgue wrench is ok for wheels, I keep one in the toolbox in the truck. No way would I use a $20 torque wrench for head bolts, a flywheel or tourque converter bolts, etc. I periodically will check it against a reliable one by tightening a 1/2" bolt/nut in the bench vise. The HF is relegated to the truck for lug nuts only as I use it to ensure thyat they are all equally tightened. I don't want my "good" one bouncing around in the tool box and IMO as long as it's within 10-5 ft. lbs. on the tight side I'm ok with it.
YMMV

04-13-2021, 04:24 AM	#11
flybouy Site Team Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Joppa, MD Posts: 11,751	IMO a HF torgue wrench is ok for wheels, I keep one in the toolbox in the truck. No way would I use a $20 torque wrench for head bolts, a flywheel or tourque converter bolts, etc. I periodically will check it against a reliable one by tightening a 1/2" bolt/nut in the bench vise. The HF is relegated to the truck for lug nuts only as I use it to ensure thyat they are all equally tightened. I don't want my "good" one bouncing around in the tool box and IMO as long as it's within 10-5 ft. lbs. on the tight side I'm ok with it. YMMV __________________ Marshall 2012 Laredo 303 TG 2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel