torquing lugnuts-Is a torque wrench accurate?
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torquing lugnuts-Is a torque wrench accurate?
Hi im just wondering that if a torque wrench is accurate? i mean that its not really accurate but, i am wondering if you use an extensions will it affact the spec of torque ft lbs that im torquing to?
i am using a regular 1/2" craftsman turn dial ratchet torque wrench and using a 3" extension to a double sided socket 19mm that looks like 1.5" when attatch to , also another 3" Socket for the star key lugnut bolt. Im geusing eight to nine inches?
And i am wondering if when i torque it to my Spec will it be less than dialed foot lbs torque AT?
I heard some people saying that if you add extension you will minus the spec that you calibrated it at?
so maybe about 80 so ft lbs and i torque it my wheels lugnuts i torqued it at will be less than 80ft lbs because of the extension? IS that true?
i am using a regular 1/2" craftsman turn dial ratchet torque wrench and using a 3" extension to a double sided socket 19mm that looks like 1.5" when attatch to , also another 3" Socket for the star key lugnut bolt. Im geusing eight to nine inches?
And i am wondering if when i torque it to my Spec will it be less than dialed foot lbs torque AT?
I heard some people saying that if you add extension you will minus the spec that you calibrated it at?
so maybe about 80 so ft lbs and i torque it my wheels lugnuts i torqued it at will be less than 80ft lbs because of the extension? IS that true?
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Re: torquing lugnuts-Is a torque wrench accurate?
a torque wrench is accurate, only if the torque wrench wasnt dropped since it throws off calibration, any extensions affect the torque spec on the wrench
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Re: torquing lugnuts-Is a torque wrench accurate?
So about 9" extension how off will my spec be? 80ftlbs do i have to turn the dial more or less?
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80 ft-lbs applied at one end of a bolt, without or without an extension, means 80 ft-lbs applied at the other. The bigger concern is proper calibration of the torque wrench. The click type are good for literally only so many clicks.
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Re: torquing lugnuts-Is a torque wrench accurate?
I need an extension, beause i dont got a regular 1/2" socket 19mm so i am using a double sided socket. also i need the 3" key for my lugnuts?
Will i have to add or subtrac my spec to get the right spec?
Will i have to add or subtrac my spec to get the right spec?
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Re: torquing lugnuts-Is a torque wrench accurate?
Whether or not your torque wrench is accurate, is also a concern. To maintain proper calibration on torque wrenches, they have to be re-calibrated on a regular basis.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/tech-misc-15/ot-calibrating-torque-wrenches-115885/
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Re: torquing lugnuts-Is a torque wrench accurate?
I was under the impression that (other than the torque wrench being wrong due to a malfunction) only making the HANDLE longer will mess up the specs. I did not think that using a extender or adapter for the socket itself would mess up the specs.
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even if it is off, as long as each lug has the same amount of pressure, you don't have to worry about it warping the rotor
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