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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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What do you guys think of this one? POS or is it not bad? The reviews are kinda crap for it. But it is a craftsman. I need one of these to work on suspension and also if I want to tighten my own lugs to spec if I rotate tires.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944597000P

Taking other recommendations if this one isn't up to the job.

There is also this one.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00993101000P
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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id take either one as long as it stays calibrated
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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I wouldnt get the digital one. I went to sears to get one and was going to get that digital one and changed my mind. Instead I got the $30 old fashioned one. There's a life warranty on it. THe digital one at $110 only had a one year warranty
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Hmm I can't find that one on their site in 25-250 ft. lbs. 1/2" drive... I'm looking for the "MicroTork" model instead of the "DigiTork".

They have this one but it's 3/8" drive.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944560000P
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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i have the 3/8 craftsman i like it, mine goes to only 75 ft lbs

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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Husky 1/2 In. Drive Torque Wrench 50-250 Ft.-Lb. Got this about 10 years ago at the Home Depot and have been very happy with it.
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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+1 on husky. i've got a few of their socket wrenches and have used some of their quick release extensions and it's all really nice stuff and has a great lifetime warranty
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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The husky looks nice. Leaning towards that one.
Old Nov 6, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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Either the Craftsmand or the Husky. Shop based on calibration tolerance, then $$. Unless you're getting down to in-lbs, the tolerance on the larger wrench isn't too big of a deal as long as you're not going beyond about 5% IMO.
Old Nov 6, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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I've been using a Craftsman Micro Trok fior years no problems so far.



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