Torque Wrench - Page 2 - Competition Diesel.Com

okie18 · 06-22-2012, 06:19 PM

You can usually find sets or whatever on craigslist pretty cheap. I've found 3 month old boxes half off before

Firemanmike69 · 06-24-2012, 09:18 PM

Be careful about telling your SO guy you bought off eBay, one of my techs was refused service ( it's a long story) because he didn't buy from an authorized dealer

superjet · 10-31-2012, 12:11 AM

All I know is my harbor freight one would never click no matter what... trying to find a good deal at a pawn shop now for a snap on.

lorendiesel5.9 · 10-31-2012, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by WV Stud

Thanks for the input everyone!!

Another question for all you big snap on guys.What is the best way to get SO tools ? I don't turn wrenches for a living but I work on mine and a few other trucks.I have 2 SO ratchets but would like to start getting more sockets,wrenches,and eventually a box.Ebay has crazy prices,some people say the guys on the trucks can be bricks so do I just order from online ?

Another way is to get in with your local service shop that has a Snapon truck route and just show up when ever the truck is there.

2wd_sled_puller · 10-31-2012, 02:11 PM

the only 2 things i like from snap on is torque wrench and line wrench everything eles is over priced imho. all my other stuff is either stanley or crastmen snapon just ask to many questions for me when u take something to them that is broke

94adam89 · 10-31-2012, 09:17 PM

I've got a snap-on torque wrench. Its a click type with the twist handle. I think its 4 years old. I always store it turned all the way down and it still compares good when used side by side with the newer models.....and def deal with the snap-on guy. Dont buy online. Once you make friends with him u can get him to make some deals !!!!!!!

Gibson · 10-31-2012, 10:48 PM

I have a matco 1/2" flex head torque wrench and really like it. It was around $320. And if you buy from any tool truck buy in cash. And always haggle with them. When I buy big ticket item I always like to gamble. Like rock, paper, scissors or flip a coin. Most of the tool guys go for that. Some times you win sometimes you loose. And you always have fun. I actually got a 14mm 12pt shallow and deep impact socket for free when I bought my torque wrench by the flip of a coin.

Oh and never buy any Mac, matco, snap off or cornwell tools online from the website. You will pay a premium.

dirty_max · 10-31-2012, 10:53 PM

the guy from team torque that comes to our shop every year to calibrate our torque wrenches said that craftsman torque wrenches stay i calibration better than most others. take that for what its worth

Gibson · 10-31-2012, 11:33 PM

TRC250FA 1/2 DRIVE FLEX-HEAD TORQUE WRENCH | Matco Tools

That's mine. The grip is very knurled. You won't be slipping off that with any amount if grease or oil.

rick stark · 10-31-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibson

I have a matco 1/2" flex head torque wrench and really like it. It was around $320. And if you buy from any tool truck buy in cash. And always haggle with them. When I buy big ticket item I always like to gamble. Like rock, paper, scissors or flip a coin. Most of the tool guys go for that. Some times you win sometimes you loose. And you always have fun. I actually got a 14mm 12pt shallow and deep impact socket for free when I bought my torque wrench by the flip of a coin.

Oh and never buy any Mac, matco, snap off or cornwell tools online from the website. You will pay a premium.

I too have the same and very impressed with it. Just my Matco dealer isnt cool enough to do stuff like that. Got it on sale for 250 bucks and a free energy drink

GorillaDave · 11-14-2012, 04:57 PM

I have a 1/2" snap-on digital. BEST IDEA EVER. Although pricey.

2wd_sled_puller · 11-14-2012, 10:51 PM

well now after rolling my tool box out on the hwy its time for a new one lol

06-22-2012, 06:19 PM	#21
okie18 Name: okie18 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Leon, OK Member`s Gallery Posts: 996	You can usually find sets or whatever on craigslist pretty cheap. I've found 3 month old boxes half off before __________________ 2014 2500 Longhorn HPP tuned 04 2500 RCLB 4x4 Smarty UDC, AD 150, Fletcher Cam & Springs, Steed Speed, Thuren, Exergy 60%, Firepunk Comp 3, Anarchy Dual Cp3's, 467 fmw, 861/1427 930 on spray

06-24-2012, 09:18 PM	#22
Firemanmike69 Name: Firemanmike69 Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albany NY Member`s Gallery Posts: 16	Be careful about telling your SO guy you bought off eBay, one of my techs was refused service ( it's a long story) because he didn't buy from an authorized dealer __________________ 2001 ram 2500 cummins, ats built auto w/copilot, hx35/40 hybrid, fass 150, arp studs, 5" exhaust, quadzilla ADR pulse v2

10-31-2012, 02:11 PM	#25
2wd_sled_puller Name: 2wd_sled_puller Title: K&P Diesel House Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hardee county Florida Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,057	the only 2 things i like from snap on is torque wrench and line wrench everything eles is over priced imho. all my other stuff is either stanley or crastmen snapon just ask to many questions for me when u take something to them that is broke __________________ 2000 dodge 2500 vp dtt automatic bout it for now 1997 dodge 3500 flat bed 12va 5x16 sticks homemade 66mm turbo gutted hand shacker 47rh now and loving it

10-31-2012, 10:48 PM	#27
Gibson Name: Gibson Title: There's no love in diesel Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gonzales, Texas Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,076	I have a matco 1/2" flex head torque wrench and really like it. It was around $320. And if you buy from any tool truck buy in cash. And always haggle with them. When I buy big ticket item I always like to gamble. Like rock, paper, scissors or flip a coin. Most of the tool guys go for that. Some times you win sometimes you loose. And you always have fun. I actually got a 14mm 12pt shallow and deep impact socket for free when I bought my torque wrench by the flip of a coin. Oh and never buy any Mac, matco, snap off or cornwell tools online from the website. You will pay a premium. __________________ all my trucks are broke down 2003 Dodge 2500 Cummins QC SRW Last edited by Gibson; 10-31-2012 at 10:49 PM.

10-31-2012, 10:53 PM	#28
dirty_max Name: dirty_max Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: eureka, il Member`s Gallery Posts: 304	the guy from team torque that comes to our shop every year to calibrate our torque wrenches said that craftsman torque wrenches stay i calibration better than most others. take that for what its worth __________________ 2004 chevy lly with a handshaker

10-31-2012, 12:11 AM	#23
superjet Name: superjet Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 17	All I know is my harbor freight one would never click no matter what... trying to find a good deal at a pawn shop now for a snap on.

10-31-2012, 09:17 PM	#26
94adam89 Name: 94adam89 Title: Backwoods Dieselhead Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Three springs pa `7164 Member`s Gallery Posts: 121	I've got a snap-on torque wrench. Its a click type with the twist handle. I think its 4 years old. I always store it turned all the way down and it still compares good when used side by side with the newer models.....and def deal with the snap-on guy. Dont buy online. Once you make friends with him u can get him to make some deals !!!!!!!

10-31-2012, 11:33 PM	#29
Gibson Name: Gibson Title: There's no love in diesel Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gonzales, Texas Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,076	TRC250FA 1/2 DRIVE FLEX-HEAD TORQUE WRENCH \| Matco Tools That's mine. The grip is very knurled. You won't be slipping off that with any amount if grease or oil. __________________ all my trucks are broke down 2003 Dodge 2500 Cummins QC SRW

11-14-2012, 04:57 PM	#31
GorillaDave Name: GorillaDave Title: Aníbal Catastrophe Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Jamestown Tn Member`s Gallery Posts: 809	I have a 1/2" snap-on digital. BEST IDEA EVER. Although pricey. __________________ Currently diesel deprived

11-14-2012, 10:51 PM	#32
2wd_sled_puller Name: 2wd_sled_puller Title: K&P Diesel House Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hardee county Florida Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,057	well now after rolling my tool box out on the hwy its time for a new one lol __________________ 2000 dodge 2500 vp dtt automatic bout it for now 1997 dodge 3500 flat bed 12va 5x16 sticks homemade 66mm turbo gutted hand shacker 47rh now and loving it