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dcfr · 05-14-2014, 11:11 PM

Any suggestions for a reliable torque wrench? I plan to use it for changing wheel lugs. Thanks.

TM · 05-14-2014, 11:15 PM

The 1/2" drive harbor freights torque wrench would be the best bang for the buck for the occasional DIYer. It's only around $21 right now I think.

Oops, didn't see that you're from Canada. Don't think they have harbor freights there. Do they?

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PMPB · 05-14-2014, 11:23 PM

Canadian Tires Mastercraft 1/2" and 3/8" drive come on sale about every 3 weeks for a good price, usually 70% off, I'd suggest picking it up when it's on sale. It works out to about $30-35 for the 1/2".

Ben_G · 05-14-2014, 11:31 PM

Get a Canadian Tire maximum one....make sure it comes with the lifetime warranty. Every few years, just walk in, tell them it is acting funny and they will exchange it no questions asked.

automatic · 05-15-2014, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TM

The 1/2" drive harbor freights torque wrench would be the best bang for the buck for the occasional DIYer. It's only around $21 right now I think.

Oops, didn't see that you're from Canada. Don't think they have harbor freights there. Do they?

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I believe the equivalent of Harbor Freight is Princess Auto in Canada.

I got one for around $25...worked for a while, then it fell apart and I cant find the tiny pieces. But then again it was only $25 for a torque wrench. Does the job if you take care of it.

ToyoburuBRZ · 05-15-2014, 08:47 AM

+1 for Canadian Tire. I've had mine for a couple years now and it is great

1Cor10:23 · 05-15-2014, 10:11 AM

+1 for CT, be sure to get the 'maximum' version of MC torque wrench. You'll want the 1/2 drive for lugs. As suggested, wait for a 70% off sale, can get it for ~$50.

dcfr · 05-15-2014, 10:20 AM

Thank you gents. I think I'll get this one according to all the suggestions from here.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ma...l#.U3S-wihnNGc

wparsons · 05-15-2014, 11:06 AM

Whatever you do, don't use it to loosen the lug nuts. Get a breaker bar or use an impact gun.

dcfr · 05-15-2014, 11:29 AM

This one?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/tools-...t#.U3TPPShnNGc

ToyoburuBRZ · 05-15-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dcfr

This one?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/tools-...t#.U3TPPShnNGc

Yes that one is perfect

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Maximal · 05-15-2014, 01:50 PM

If you want to spend a bit more and go digital we offer the one from Brownline: http://store.maximalperformance.com/...i-1963261.aspx

Let me know if you're interested and I'll do what I can for you on shipping to Canada.

Of course the one above will get the job done too...

krayzie · 05-15-2014, 02:03 PM

I've seen the digital one at Princess Auto it looks really garbage. Their normal torque wrench that comes in the blue plastic box looks way more sturdy.

Maximal · 05-15-2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by krayzie

I've seen the digital one at Princess Auto it looks really garbage. Their normal torque wrench that comes in the blue plastic box looks way more sturdy.

Was it a Brownline one? We use a couple of these in the shop and haven't had any issues yet. The handles are a bit thicker than you'd like but that's really the only complaint we have.

05-14-2014, 11:11 PM	#1
dcfr Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Toronto Posts: 156 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	torque wrench Any suggestions for a reliable torque wrench? I plan to use it for changing wheel lugs. Thanks.

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Ben_G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Blue BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 506 Thanks: 108 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get a Canadian Tire maximum one....make sure it comes with the lifetime warranty. Every few years, just walk in, tell them it is acting funny and they will exchange it no questions asked.

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dcfr Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Toronto Posts: 156 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thank you gents. I think I'll get this one according to all the suggestions from here. http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ma...l#.U3S-wihnNGc

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dcfr Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Toronto Posts: 156 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This one? http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/tools-...t#.U3TPPShnNGc

05-15-2014, 01:50 PM	#12
Maximal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: Dodge Stealth Location: Bath, NY Posts: 650 Thanks: 4 Thanked 40 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If you want to spend a bit more and go digital we offer the one from Brownline: http://store.maximalperformance.com/...i-1963261.aspx Let me know if you're interested and I'll do what I can for you on shipping to Canada. Of course the one above will get the job done too...

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krayzie Drive From Home Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BRZ STI Performance Location: Filth City Posts: 4,912 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 3,111 Times in 2,007 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I've seen the digital one at Princess Auto it looks really garbage. Their normal torque wrench that comes in the blue plastic box looks way more sturdy.

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