slate67 Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Is there a torque wrench that ill meet the majority of my needs for maintenance with my 98 GS 400? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lsguy Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I'd go with a 3/8" drive socket. They usually have a range of 10-75 ft lbs. Great for all the bolt / nut tightening specs. My Tire Lug nuts for 99 LS is 79 ft lbs, so I just go till it "clicks" and then another 1/8 turn more. Get a "Dial" type wrench where the settings are on the shaft and you turn the dial up or down to select torque. I do have three wrenches though, to be thorough: 5-200 inch lbs 10-75 ft lbs. 25- 150 fl lbs - 1/2" drive Mine are Sears.........catch em on sale for around $45. Any brand will do though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I have three Sears Craftsman torques too. Just remember, whatever one(s) you buy slate, always set it back to STOP of 0 when not in use. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slate67 Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 Thanks. I bought a Craftsman 3/8 20-105#. I need to zero the torque setting when not in use? Thanks for the heads up. I must have overlooked that in the instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 by setting it back to STOP or 0, it takes the tension off the internals. just a shop tip I thought I would share with you to help maintain your new tools. It is not required, just highly suggested. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexls Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Craftsman is a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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