expired Posted by phoinix | Staff • Oct 13, 2022
Oct 13, 2022 6:56 PM
Item 1 of 5
Item 1 of 5
expired Posted by phoinix | Staff • Oct 13, 2022
Oct 13, 2022 6:56 PM
10-Piece DeWALT SAE 1/2" Impact Socket Set
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1) In the "old days" torque to a spec on hefty steel wheels was not a consideration. it was assumed a mechanic knew what tight enough was.
2) As manufacturers moved to lighter weight steel and alloy wheels, tightening to a specific torque became more important to avoid distorting the wheel from uneven tightening and to insure the fasteners were actually tight. It also prevents gorillas from tightening them so tight they will never come off if there is a roadside flat.
3) Equally important as even torque on all wheel fasteners is to tight the nuts or bolts in a cross hatch pattern, not circular, gradually increasing the torque.
Ignore the sniping comments. You are not putting together connecting rod caps, main bearing caps, head bolts or other highly torque sensitive items. I know many mechanics whose arms are so familiar with the common models they work on that they can feel the torque to within 5 foot pounds, which is close enough for wheels.
Check your work. Tighten your wheels without, then go back and check them with the torque wrench. That will tell you if you are lucky to be alive or not.
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I know it's a different drive size but this kit posted yesterday has 42 impact sockets for $50, which is a fair price. https://slickdeals.net/f/16097986-42-piece-3-8-sunex-tools-drive-master-impact-socket-set-50-58-prime-members-only?src=SiteSe
$30 for 8 sockets is not a deal.
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I know it's a different drive size but this kit posted yesterday has 42 impact sockets for $50, which is a fair price. https://slickdeals.net/f/16097986-42-piece-3-8-sunex-tools-drive-master-impact-socket-set-50-58-prime-members-only?src=SiteSe
$30 for 8 sockets is not a deal.
This kit is cheaper than it was. It first got posted at $40 and then $38 in July . $35 in sept. Now $30. $25-ish for Black Friday would be fair.
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