Im looking for a decent digital torque wrench with angle that wont break the bank for DIY stuff. Has anyone tried the ones from Amazon? The intake on my truck calls for 89 inch lbs plus a 45 degree turn, in the past Ive just torqued it to 89 and then eyeballed a 45 degree turn, spark plugs are due again soon and even though I havent had issues Id like to do the angle right. Passenger side requires intake removal. Id love to get a snap on but its not in the cards right now.
Torque wrench with angle
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Several months ago I bought this ICON 1/2" digital torque wrench from Harbor Freight during a sidewalk sale for 40% off. I also bought the Quinn 3/8" at the same time, but not too impressed with it compared to the ICON. The ICON is rated 12.5 ft-lb to 250 ft-lb.
I have this Craftsman one, for $156, and I really like it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVM9FD5
I do wish it had more teeth in the ratchet system, but it's definitely good enough.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVM9FD5
I do wish it had more teeth in the ratchet system, but it's definitely good enough.
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I have the Gearwrench 3/8" drive digital flex head. Used it for the rod bolts on my BMW M5, the head bolts on a Chevy 5.3, and other jobs. It was a good buy. I take the batteries out when im done using it.
https://a.co/d/fHLuLiL
https://a.co/d/fHLuLiL
Looks like Harbor Freight is having a one-day-only sale today with 30% off torque wrenches.
I think Ill have to get a 1/4 drive for the low torque requirement
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That small I just use a regular 1/4" in/lb torque wrench and mark the angle with tape or eyeball from a frame or crossmember and a regular wrench for the final turn. That's been working for me for decades and I've never broken aluminum screws or had a leak with Mercedes and BMWs.
When I eyeball the degree rotation, I use the points on the fastener head as a marker, they're 60 degrees apart.
Transfer the internal points in the socket to the outside of the socket, I use a sharpie, so you can watch it while you turn it. Put a reference mark on the engine/intake/whatever you're putting the bolt in. Turn it until you're 3/4ths of the way to the next full index mark.
.75 * 60 = 45 degrees.
Transfer the internal points in the socket to the outside of the socket, I use a sharpie, so you can watch it while you turn it. Put a reference mark on the engine/intake/whatever you're putting the bolt in. Turn it until you're 3/4ths of the way to the next full index mark.
.75 * 60 = 45 degrees.
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Is there a coupon required? Or it's auto discounted?
It literally was a one-day sale and has expired. I don't know if you had to be part of their "club" for the price or not.
It was ITC members only and only included the Quinn line.
