Recent content by uwbse09

I have a Solus and I love it, but a big advantage is being able to use it on vehicles other than my own. If you're looking to lay out some cash, I wouldn't bother with an Ethos - no bidirectional capability. Like the others said, if you're just working on your own vehicles, Tech II seems like...

I am new to GJ, so here is some favorite new stuff from the last 6 months or so...good deals on all of them. -Power Probe 3 -Snap On SVTS262C Cooling System Tester -Steelman Wireless Chassis Ear -Snap On Solus w/ 9.2 -Snap On TQFR250 1/2" drive split beam TW -Snap On QD1R200 1/4" drive...

As a side note...I did a crude functionality check of the TW on my truck. I put my lug nuts back on Sunday with a known good TW to 100 ft-lbs. The Dodge factory service manual specifies 85-115 ft-lbs. I took the TQFR250 and set it to 105 ft-lbs, and put it on the truck. They budged...

It's not really a lot or a little...just a light coating that is picked up when the dial is rotated through its full range.

Hello everyone, I am fairly new to GJ and this is my first post. I bought my first split-beam style torque wrench today. I got a used Snap On TQFR250 in really nice condition for $90. I thought that was very fair. I'm going to get it calibrated, but I had a question about the dial for...