Anyone have a good recommendation for a torque stick?

[Nacl_Wander]

I’m looking at getting a 1/2 drive 100 ft/lbs torque stick for quick tire fixes using a 250 ft/lbs impact wrench. Something that will be trail worthy and not get wrecked like a torque wrench in the back.

Bad idea? Anyone have a favorite brand that’s decently accurate?

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[Fordified1]

Practice with settings on your electric impact with a torque wrench at home. You don’t need a torque wrench on the trail. I don’t use one at all unless I’m building an engine.

 

[KABQ]

If it's a trail fix just give it a couple grunts and call it good. Retorque it properly when you get home.

Rotate your tires in the driveway and you'll have a pretty good idea of what the proper torque should feel like. As long as you're using the same length wrench on the trail you'll have a calibrated elbow in no time.

 

[Bschurr]

I’m looking at getting a 1/2 drive 100 ft/lbs torque stick for quick tire fixes using a 250 ft/lbs impact wrench. Something that will be trail worthy and not get wrecked like a torque wrench in the back.

Bad idea? Anyone have a favorite brand that’s decently accurate?

I have a HF 1/2” drive torque wrench in my Bronco bag of trail tools - it even came in an injection molded case. I wouldn’t use it to build a motor but for $10 it gives me peace of mind that my lugs will be “close enough”

 

[FreddieLee]

Capri tools, but really, any torque stick purchased from Home Depot or reputable vendor will be fine.

With torque sticks, the amount of torque delivered will vary between mid torque and high torque impact wrenches. Between the two, mid torque wrenches will generally exceed the torque spec of the torque stick.

In the garage, I use a 80ft/lbs torque stick, then use a torque wrench to dial in the correct spec.

 

[LowerSlowerDelaware]

I have a HF 1/2” drive torque wrench in my Bronco bag of trail tools - it even came in an injection molded case. I wouldn’t use it to build a motor but for $10 it gives me peace of mind that my lugs will be “close enough”

HFT for me as well for a simple, quick, cheap torque check.

And the quality on HF tools has really improved that they're comproable or better than Craftsman/Cobalt, Husky and the low-end Grainger offerings.

 

[poopy_pants]

I’m looking at getting a 1/2 drive 100 ft/lbs torque stick for quick tire fixes using a 250 ft/lbs impact wrench. Something that will be trail worthy and not get wrecked like a torque wrench in the back.

Bad idea? Anyone have a favorite brand that’s decently accurate?

I have some from Sears that are almost 30 years old and I use them regularly and still get torque close. You can get a Craftsman set on Amazon that are made in the USA and around $70. For what you're thinking about it will work perfect. I usually use the one slightly smaller than my final torque and then finish it off with a torque wrench but that's for my typical in driveway maintenance. I highly recommend a non-marring impact socket as well.

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