Torque Wrench

[CruisinGA]

Beam vs click style?

Always sorta preferring beam style, seems more "foolproof" and less likely to be out of calibration...

Looking for some info from people that know - I need a 3/8" drive torque wrench for working on my 2 strokes - not sure which to get and how much I need to spend to get something reliable.

 

[PAToyota]

I've always used a beam style, but I've considered getting a click style for those awkward ones where it is hard to read a beam while doing contortions and standing on your head to access the bolt.

 

[yoopercharged]

you are correct about the beam style. The click type are pretty good now too. The CDI torque wrenches are one of the best. They make them for snap-on or JH Williams and others. These https://forum.ih8mud.com/merchandise-storefront/534083-digital-torque-wrench-holiday-special-2.html are on mud too.

 

[steffan]

I just had a post where I tested a $10 harbor freight torque wrench on my digital analyzer - it was spot on with the snap-on. The only difference was it that consistency was much harder to achieve with the click stop style

 

[rusty_tlc]

I think for 1/2" drive the beam style is okay but with a 3/8" drive (ie higher torques) sometimes it's all I can do to hit the required torque never mind watching the beam while I do it. It's also a lot quicker when you are torquing something like wheel stud to set the click style instead of watching the beam pointer.

I've checked my Harbor Freight click style against my Craftsman beam and it is dead on.

 

[Tapage]

I like to use click when you work in place .. beam style when you work ( I work ) comfortable in your workbench ..

 

[KLF]

Wait till you have to replace the springs and you need to torque all 16 nuts on the U-bolts. Upside down, no way to see the dial, and no ratchet head. You will toss the beam style into the trash.

 

[rusty_tlc]

Wait till you have to replace the springs and you need to torque all 16 nuts on the U-bolts. Upside down, no way to see the dial, and no ratchet head. You will toss the beam style into the trash.

Ditto for tightening 24 lug bolts to 98 Ft Lbs when you rotate tires.