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So i looking to buy a good pair of torque wrench, garage jack and jack stands to start rotating my own wheels :tongue (2): and to maybe install other mods later on.

I feel so dumb for asking this but i can't find the torque spec for wheel lug nuts online or in the manual :tdown:. Also would a 3 ton jack and a set of 3 ton jack stand be good enough for my use?
 
Don't know if this is helpful or not, but the service manual for my 2003 specs 80 ft-lb.

As for the floor jack and stands, 3 ton should be plenty. I used to have a built K5 Blazer and used 3-ton stands with it for years.
 
best deals i got for those tools were at harbor fright, check if there is a store near you. their online shipping isnt too high either

jack stands 3ton -i think i got them for $20 a pair
torque wrench - 50->200lbs for $12 (STEAL!!!)
floor jack - $100 for a decent one. look at the reviews online
 
Harbor Freight has really great prices. Even though a lot of the stuff is made in Taiwan/China, still pretty good quality and prices. When I go into the store, its very easy to drop like $300 on a ton of stuff!
 
don't think there is a harbor freight in canada :( maybe next time i across the border i will check it out.

Do you guys just use the cheapo torque wrench for all you work? I was told that cheapo wrench isn't accurate at all and the most you use it the more inaccurate it gets. Is there need to invest in a decent one for around $100? not looking to buy snap on quality but i do want one that will last a lifetime.

Same goes for the stands, is there certain design that is better than other at weight bearing?
 
threezero said:
don't think there is a harbor freight in canada :( maybe next time i across the border i will check it out.

Do you guys just use the cheapo torque wrench for all you work? I was told that cheapo wrench isn't accurate at all and the most you use it the more inaccurate it gets. Is there need to invest in a decent one for around $100? not looking to buy snap on quality but i do want one that will last a lifetime.

Same goes for the stands, is there certain design that is better than other at weight bearing?
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Part of my job at the Nuclear Plant was overhauling and calibrating torque wrenches. I bought a digital 1/2" drive Canadian Tire torque wrench for home. I tested this torque wrench a few times and I assure you it stayed just as accurate and reliable as the Snap On wrenches I had at work.

The couple things to remember with a torque wrench are: always keep it in a dry warm place and always return your torque wrench to the lower setting when you are done with it. If you leave it set high then the internal springs will take a set and the wrench will become inaccurate over time.

Canadian tire has some great sales on torque wrenches a few times a year. Wait until then and get their good digital 1/2" drive wrench which is what you need for wheels..
 
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I would advise against a budget torque wrench if you plan to keep it and use it a long time. For one or two jobs, a cheap-o would be just fine. But yes, they do lose accuracy over time. Jack stands - not so much. They are a very basic design and practically any will do. If you were planning to hoist up the car for a long-term project, you might consider something special in a set of stands, but for day jobs, it doesn't really matter. My .02 FWIW.
 
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The couple things to remember with a torque wrench are: always keep it in a dry warm place and always return your torque wrench to the lower setting when you are done with it. If you leave it set high then the internal springs will take a set and the wrench will become inaccurate over time.

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This is great advise! I learned these tips the hard way over the years.

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