Miniature torque tool/adapter for top/doors

[darinhouston]

Has anyone found a reasonably priced and small torque socket adapter that fits nicely in the Bronco tool bag for torquing the doors and top? Not super critical but getting close would be nice. My door bolts keep backing off - I'm afraid to over-tighten, but clearly not getting them tight enough.

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[vicorjh]

Has anyone found a reasonably priced and small torque socket adapter that fits nicely in the Bronco tool bag for torquing the doors and top? Not super critical but getting close would be nice. My door bolts keep backing off - I'm afraid to over-tighten, but clearly not getting them tight enough.

I presume to keep in the truck. Check out fixit sticks. They have a couple of options:

https://www.amazon.com/STICKS-Tightening-Accurate-inch-lbs-Adapters/dp/B084HQ598T/ref=sr_1_5?crid=13Q5TM03FPYBS&keywords=fixit+stix&qid=1679255536&sprefix=fixit+stix,aps,88&sr=8-5

 

[KABQ]

I presume to keep in the truck. Check out fixit sticks. They have a couple of options:

https://www.amazon.com/STICKS-Tightening-Accurate-inch-lbs-Adapters/dp/B084HQ598T/ref=sr_1_5?crid=13Q5TM03FPYBS&keywords=fixit+stix&qid=1679255536&sprefix=fixit+stix,aps,88&sr=8-5

That thing looks awesome!

OP, there are also a lot of screwdriver style torque wrenches out there that don't take up much space.

 

[Lifeliberty]

What is the torque value of the door bolts? My driver door is clicking. It comes and goes, I've never tightened it once​

 

[darinhouston]

What is the torque value of the door bolts? My driver door is clicking. It comes and goes, I've never tightened it once​

from owners manual

Note: We recommend that you use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to the required 22 lb.ft (30 Nm) specification.

 

[RHeinz]

from owners manual

Note: We recommend that you use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to the required 22 lb.ft (30 Nm) specification.

22 lb.ft. equals 264 lb.in. or in older talk, 22 foot-lbs. equals 264 inch-lbs.

The tool noted only goes to 65 in-lbs.

 

[darinhouston]

22 lb.ft. equals 264 lb.in. or in older talk, 22 foot-lbs. equals 264 inch-lbs.

The tool noted only goes to 65 in-lbs.

Yeah. As cool as it looks it’s really meant for precision work like handguns and such.

 

[vicorjh]

Yeah. As cool as it looks it’s really meant for precision work like handguns and such.

Ft-LBS. Use the included ratchet. Look for a torque adapter on Amazon, et al. It might fit in the included tool pouch.

 

[Lifeliberty]

from owners manual

Note: We recommend that you use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to the required 22 lb.ft (30 Nm) specification.

Thanks. That's pretty tight. I don't think those little ones go up that high, they are in in/lb(I think)

Edit, I see this was addressed

 

[JBlanco]

Harbor Freight frequently has their torque wrenches on sale for less than $10. A 1/4 inch one should be sufficient.

 

[93_SVT_3503]

https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-drive-20-200-in-lb-click-torque-wrench-63881.html

 

[emulous74]

ACDelco Torque Adaptor with Buzzer:

I've only seen it available in 3/8 and 1/2 inch, but I use a step down adaptor to 1/4 on the 3/8's version.

 

[darinhouston]

I bought a Harbor Freight torque wrench and it's impossible to hear/feel any sort of click. It's at the bare minimum of the torque range, so I don't think it's a good option.

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