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RocKrawler
02-22-2005, 03:40 PM
I know torque sticks have been around for doing lug nuts for a long time so you dont over tighten them, but does anyone make a low (15-20 ft/lb) stick for doing beadlocks? With most beadlocks having 32 bolts these days, it seems 128 bolts to a set torque using a 3/8 ratchet or impact driver would be a handy item for us rockcrawlers. The lightest I've been able to find is 55 ft/lb, has anyone seen lighter models?

JeepinDoug
02-22-2005, 06:22 PM
In the machine industry I have seen torque T handles with predetermined torques specs. The ones I've seen had 1/4" square drives just like a ratchet.
The company is 3R systems but the website shows nothing. Maybe someone else has seen these.
The torque setting would free spin after the torque spec was reached, free spin as in ratchet like a gas cap.

gddyap
02-23-2005, 02:07 PM
Preset t-handle torque wrench:
www.mcmaster.com
Search for p/n 5507A23
3/8" drive, factory set between 50-250 in/lbs
Goes for a whopping $190.20
Instead, look for a 1/4" drive torque wrench in in/lbs. 240 in/lbs is equal to 20 ft/lbs

RocKrawler
02-23-2005, 02:19 PM
I was looking for something I could attach to an impact or air ratchet for installing multiple bolts at a time.