Accutorq Torque Sticks

[Canadian Charlie]

What would be a better sollution, get the torque sticks or get the torque stick extensions? I have 3 cars to work on and none have the same size lug nuts. Yes I could buy the 3 Accutorq torque sticks but I really don't know what torque settings they take

 

[wilbilt]

My opinion....use a torque wrench and leave the torque sticks in the gimmick bin.

 

[Piper]

Hey Charlie

I was totally stoked when my torquesticks arrived. That was oh, 8 months ago. Fact be known, I don't use 'em too much. If anything, I use a lesser torque value than I know the bolt should be at and then use my torque wrench to finish it off. If I was to buy them again, I'd get the ones that are the shaft so that I could use different sockets. I do think these are a gimmick and I'm not doing assembly line work where I need to gain 3.2 seconds per lug nut.

So, FWIW, I'd buy neither (if doing it again) but if I have to have 'em I'd get the extension version.

Piper

 

[Deafautotech]

i had Snap on torque sticks set as i won it at ebay. it is working for every model and makers but i had to bought bigger torque sticks to do 140 ft lbs while tires are off from floor....

 

[chevy302dz]

I use the extension type and have had no issues with them. I have checked them againist a torque wrench and they are consistantly accurate. This is the way I would go.

 

[Deafautotech]

I would recommend you to buy torque extenions instead buy torque sticks.... you can use sockets on it and use what you need it to do...

 

[cc_rider]

Torque sticks aren't a gimmick; many reputable wrenches use them because they're quick and reliable. I THINK the idea behind the color-coded sets is that if the stick fits, it's the right torque. For example, the stick that fits a 17mm bolt torques it to 80 ft-lbs regardless of car make. Like the way I mixed metric and SAE units? Funny thing, but VERY common in car circles, like the sizing code for tires; what a mishmash. Point being, a 'universal' torque stick with square-drive on both ends MIGHT not give the correct torque. But I'm no expert, I just know some very reputable mechanics who swear by torque sticks.

c.

 

[eschoendorff]

My opinion....use a torque wrench and leave the torque sticks in the gimmick bin.

What he said....

 

[Deafautotech]

i am use Snap on torque sticks set and i used it every time for tires rotates...

the snap on torque sticks have color mark and have charts for it to display which makers and models.... it help me a lot and save my time. no one have same my set in my work....

 

[Canadian Charlie]

i am use Snap on torque sticks set and i used it every time for tires rotates...

the snap on torque sticks have color mark and have charts for it to display which makers and models.... it help me a lot and save my time. no one have same my set in my work....

Whats the torque setting for an 1989 Chevy full size Silverado (2 wheel drive)?

 

[ImportTuner]

What he said....

Ditto ... use a torque wrench ...

 

[wilbilt]

Whats the torque setting for an 1989 Chevy full size Silverado (2 wheel drive)?

That would depend on the stud size. Assuming it's a 1/2 ton with 14mm studs, my feeble memory says 110 ft.lbs. That's what I torque mine to.

As far as the sticks being consistently accurate, I disagree. There are too many variables in what is being used to drive them. There's no doubt they limit torque to some extent, but I'd wager that using them with different impacts at different air pressures would yield widely varying results.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

 

[drbill]

wilbilt has it right.
You need to set the impact up to work with your torque sticks.
You can either under or over tighten them.

 

[Deafautotech]

Canadian Charlie: I will look on my snap on's chart of all models lug nuts torque specific. i will post this tomorrow night because i am working tomorrow and have class tomorrow night..... i did remember either 100 ft lbs or 120 ft lbs but i will tell what right specific.

 

[eschoendorff]

Whats the torque setting for an 1989 Chevy full size Silverado (2 wheel drive)?

My 94 Silverado 1500 2wd is 120 ft/lbs.... if that helps.

 

[wilbilt]

My 94 Silverado 1500 2wd is 120 ft/lbs.... if that helps.

I'm sure that's accurate for 14mm studs. My wrench is set at 110 because I tend to "pull past the click" a bit. I also go around the lugs about 5 times because I am admittedly **** about wheel retention.

A slow, steady pull does the trick. I used to get fried watching "techs" bouncing on torque wrenches

 

[Deafautotech]

same with me to use impact wrenh with torque sticks a twice time around each tires that i rotate the tires. i always use torque wrench to make a feel the click twice each lug nuts.....

 

[Junkman]

What do you do to torque this lug nut on my 1964 Chevy????

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

What do you do to torque this lug nut on my 1964 Chevy????

You put a Nader for president sticker over the lug nuts, and hope it holds...

 

[eschoendorff]

You put a Nader for president sticker over the lug nuts, and hope it holds...

OMG!

 

[chevy302dz]

Ditto ... use a torque wrench ...

If your buliding a engine use a torque wrench, if your mounting wheels use the sticks.

 

[wilbilt]

What do you do to torque this lug nut on my 1964 Chevy????

A big lead hammer. Do they still sell those, being as lead is "bad"?

 

[ImportTuner]

If your buliding a engine use a torque wrench, if your mounting wheels use the sticks.

I guess I'm from the old school ... we torque'd all the wheels in a star pattern; today people rush and use torque sticks and torque in a cirular pattern .. plus I HATE it when they use a impact on my custom rims ..

 

[wilbilt]

I guess I'm from the old school ... we torque'd all the wheels in a star pattern; today people rush and use torque sticks and torque in a cirular pattern .. plus I HATE it when they use a impact on my custom rims ..

I guess I'm old, too. Always torque in a star pattern, and I use a speeder handle to run the lugs down on custom wheels, especially if they're not mine.

It really doesn't take much longer to do, and I know it's done right.