Harbor Freight Torque Wrenches...

Loubaru · 12-04-2007, 01:26 PM

Yes, I saw the thread below this one... but I'm looking for something cheap as I wont be using it a whole lot. What do you guys think about the harbor freight 1/2" and 3/8" torque wrenches?

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

I'm not looking for snap-on type quality, I just want something that isn't going to break the first time I use it and is going to be relatevily accurate (i'm not building engines or anything). Do you think these will do?

Also, do you think I can get away with just the 1/2" drive one? Or should I buy both since they are so cheap

grambo · 12-04-2007, 01:36 PM

I keep a Harbor Freight Torque Wrench in my truck with many other tools for roadside emergency use and off-road use. No sense in leaving a Snap-On in there...

I use Craftsman or "better" on the Subaru and SRT-8. especially the Subaru because every damn bolt has a torque spec.

**GarageSpec.com** · 12-04-2007, 02:34 PM

We use harbor freight torque wrenches to tighten up wheels when we take our cars out to the track. I would recommend a craftsman or better for any work that needs to be spot on.

Loubaru · 12-04-2007, 02:42 PM

Thanks for the replies guys.

Just found this thread which has some good info:
Torque Wrenches...

Ok, so I will at least be buying the 1/2" drive one. Do you guys think I will also need the 3/8" one? I might just buy it also because its so cheap and I will save a little on shipping...

Real Deal · 12-04-2007, 02:42 PM

harbor freight has deals
i dont think you will have a problem using them occasionally
im not sure, but i think you can get them (or any torque wrench) personally recalibrated every so often

UberWagon · 06-02-2008, 08:54 PM

I have both and they have worked just fine for me for a year or so now. I broke a Craftsman Digitork very quickly FWIW...

Spoolin415 · 06-10-2008, 08:56 PM

My Harbor Freight 3/8" recently went head to head with a digital Snap On torque wrench. The Harbor Freight was virtually identical.

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grambo Spec C Club Car: 06' CGM STI Fav Mod: Rustoleum Flat Black Location: Tracy, NorCal Posts: 1,382 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Harbor Freight Torque Wrenches... I keep a Harbor Freight Torque Wrench in my truck with many other tools for roadside emergency use and off-road use. No sense in leaving a Snap-On in there... I use Craftsman or "better" on the Subaru and SRT-8. especially the Subaru because every damn bolt has a torque spec.

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GarageSpec.com Authorized Vendor Location: CA 91789 Posts: 1,085 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (24)	Re: Harbor Freight Torque Wrenches... We use harbor freight torque wrenches to tighten up wheels when we take our cars out to the track. I would recommend a craftsman or better for any work that needs to be spot on.

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Loubaru Professional STI Racer Car: 07 OBP/Gold STi Fav Mod: DomTune & MD Whisper Location: NW, Washington Posts: 724 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Harbor Freight Torque Wrenches... Thanks for the replies guys. Just found this thread which has some good info: Torque Wrenches... Ok, so I will at least be buying the 1/2" drive one. Do you guys think I will also need the 3/8" one? I might just buy it also because its so cheap and I will save a little on shipping...

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Real Deal STI Driver Car: 06 WRX Limited Fav Mod: Removal of DRL Location: Seatown Posts: 287 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Harbor Freight Torque Wrenches... harbor freight has deals i dont think you will have a problem using them occasionally im not sure, but i think you can get them (or any torque wrench) personally recalibrated every so often

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UberWagon STI Driver Car: 2008 STi (Dark Gray) Fav Mod: Proper Alignment Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 265 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Harbor Freight Torque Wrenches... I have both and they have worked just fine for me for a year or so now. I broke a Craftsman Digitork very quickly FWIW...

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Spoolin415 STI Driver Car: 07 STi OBP Fav Mod: Air Spencer... Squash. Location: CA Posts: 245 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Harbor Freight Torque Wrenches... My Harbor Freight 3/8" recently went head to head with a digital Snap On torque wrench. The Harbor Freight was virtually identical. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.