Hard time w LCA's Today

[20blue]

Ok on the methods. I have a 150 lb wrench. I was going to pull it up on my ramps (all four corners) to give me some working room then do the deed. But buying a 250 lb wrench for one use kinda jerks me a little.

I see your in east TN. Where? I have one you could use if your close..

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[j.o.y.ride]

Ok on the methods. I have a 150 lb wrench. I was going to pull it up on my ramps (all four corners) to give me some working room then do the deed. But buying a 250 lb wrench for one use kinda jerks me a little.

The bolts tend to loosen up and need to be retightened. Use a paint pan on the bolt/frame and nut/frame to keep track of them becoming loose. Always good to have the big wrench on hand, I keep one and impact sockets and M18 in the truck.

 

[Average Oregonian]

I vote buy once, cry once :D A nice high-end set of torque wrenches is great to have around, especially when you find yourself working on something where it matters more. Torque + angle is becoming really common, and having a wrench that can do that all-in-one is really nice when you find yourself needing it. You probably don't need to go Snap-On or Mac crazy, I'd imagine that HD/Lowes or AutoZone have something that will do the job well.

 

[Renegade]

Go to Lowe’s for a Kobalt 250 lb torque wrench, and be a man…or a strong woman. Whichever you feel like. Whatever…just do it!

 

[Dougstdig]

Go to Lowe’s for a Kobalt 250 lb torque wrench, and be a man…or a strong woman. Whichever you feel like. Whatever…just do it!

Ok on the methods. I have a 150 lb wrench. I was going to pull it up on my ramps (all four corners) to give me some working room then do the deed. But buying a 250 lb wrench for one use kinda jerks me a little.

If you actually wheel your vehicle it should be part of a routine. Flexing the suspension on an off-road vehicle is completely different that using it as a mall crawler. Using a paint pen as recommended is excellent advice. If you are one of the unlucky ones that will get death warble, the first thing you should do is check the torque on ALL of your suspension and steering bolts. You may not use a torque wrench every day, but you will or should use it periodically. This may actually prevent you from experiencing the d-wobble.

Don’t cheap out on a torque wrench either. Look at a couple of YT comparison reviews. Many don’t actually give you repeatable ratings. Expect to pay around $100. The digital ones will run you $200-$250. A good non digital is all you need.

Important! When you’re finished, reduce the setting back to 0just below it’s lowest setting. It’ll stay more accurate longer. I have the Cobalt from Lowes.

 

[mrmo]

Should be able to rent one at parts stores

Never thought of that, thanks. I will check the local places

 

[mrmo]

Go to Lowe’s for a Kobalt 250 lb torque wrench, and be a man…or a strong woman. Whichever you feel like. Whatever…just do it!

HA...you funny now...how bout i put the pipe back over the breaker bar and pull it to an estimated 200 lbs

 

[mrmo]

I see your in east TN. Where? I have one you could use if your close..

Im over near Kingston, west of Knox

 

[CerOf]

I use an old metal fence pipe. I beat one end into an oval so it slips over box end and open ended wrenches.

the other end kept round goes over the end of my ratchet or torque wrench.

It’s about 2.5’ long and using my kobalt torque wrench, no problem at all.

Granted, my svelte 265lbs and 6’3” Roman god (dad bod with a side of fries) makes short work of it.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I have nothing to get them to 190 ftlbs....who does.

If you have rebuilt differentials with crush sleeves - or set the hubs on AMC rear axles, you absolutely have the means. 250 pound/feet is common there.

But buying a 250 lb wrench for one use kinda jerks me a little.

You have a Jeep, do your own mods - better get used to the tools needed LOL
Besides, the Icon torque wrench at HF is very highly rated and not that expensive. In fact, it's beat out SnapOn for repeated accuracy.

 

[Rusty PW]

For those bolts that are hard to torque. I've used a HyTorc hydraulic wrench.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I’m with you bleda. It takes a little more patience to maneuver the jack around and pump and release for a couple of ratchet clicks at a time. However, I didn’t blow my nuts ? out, and didn’t get frustrated.

I like to have a small floor jack around for that sort of thing. It's small enough I can maneuver and pump the handle on it while holding a wrench.

 

[j.o.y.ride]

I prefer to do chest day under the truck.

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

Also make sure you are torquing the nut, not the bolt.

 

[kooltoys]

I use an old metal fence pipe. I beat one end into an oval so it slips over box end and open ended wrenches.

the other end kept round goes over the end of my ratchet or torque wrench.

It’s about 2.5’ long and using my kobalt torque wrench, no problem at all.

most floor jack handles come apart, thats been my go to for 25+ yrs.

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