Yeah, here's another vote for the Sears Torque Wrench 1/2".. I love mine and works well..

 

Just remember to wrap the end of the socket you use for the lugs in duct tape to prevent damaging the rims......

 

good suggestion with the duct tape. i also have a craftsman torque wrench, mine's 3/8" though. it also goes down to 5lbs which can be useful when needing a precise, light amount of torque.

 

I just bought a 1/2 drive torque wrench at wal-mart for $20....I just intend to use it on my wheels only and maybe others but i dunno what else i can use it one b/c the wrench is big....

 

The biggest Craftsman 3/8 wrench went up to only 80 ft-lb, just 5 shy of the wheel bolt torque spec

Just a reminder, the low end is 5 ft-lb, which is 60 in-lb. It should work on the bolts holding down the intake plenum, but won't work on very small bolts.

 

I've always understood that the highest accuracy is in the middle (+/- 40%)range of any torque wrench. You should size the wrench for the range that you intend to use the most often. The cheaper wrenches should not be trusted at their extremes. I wouldn't use a 1/2'' torque wrench at the 5ft-lbs setting on the plenum bolts. Get a suitable 1/4" or 3/8'' for that. Nothing like the cost or frustration of snapping a bolt or stud.

 

Agree 100%

 

i was skeptical about using my 3/8in torque wrench at such low settings, but wasn't able to find any 1/4in ones that went that low. that being said, i went ahead and used it and didn't encounter any problems.

 

sorry to bring up this old thread.
But could somebody recommend which torque wrench to get from sears. There are so many to choose from.
Also what is the proper torque spec for the 05 g35x???
Which socket size do we need for the lugs??
thanks...

 

Brownline torque wrench. Digital. Affordable. Reliable.

I htink the lugs are 21mm? Don't quote me on that. I bought a lug for my torque wrench for that purpose specifically and never take it off.

 

Digital Torque wrench......

 

1/2" from Harbor Freight. Thats what I use on my wheels. Every shop I take it to overtightens them.

 

Yea harbor freight are cheap and have been tested to be accurate. BUT I would not use them for things that need to be very specific. Wheels are ok Set to 85 ft/lbs and tourqe em.

 

1/2 from Lowes. More money but a quality tool that will last for a very long time. No issues with mine.

 

GEE35FX thanks for the TW info good to know!