I think the myth about extensions changing torque values comes from use with Impact guns. You do lose torque with an impact if you use a wobble or extension. But it’s due to the slop between the various parts.
Even if it did I'd assume it would loose less than 2 ft lbs and I know a majority of these bolts are +- 4. Someone that's been working in the diesel field for 20+ years once told me that these trucks aren't going to space. Being off by 1 or 2 foot pounds being possibly lost by extensions isn't the end of the world and that's why it's better to torque a slight bit up. Like veb bolts are 18 but I just go to 20 since I believe they're +- 4
So having the stubby adapter arm at exactly 90° right angle to the torque wrench handle is most accurate. It doesn't add or subtract any mechanical advantage.
Great video thank you. I’m thinking about buying a set of these to do a ball joint. How does one go about calculating the torque buyers if you can’t do 90°?
Im about to replace both front and rear struts and shocks on my 19 4runner and theres one nut in the rear of the strut mount and my torque wrench cant fit in there so im actually using a crows foot im hoping it will fit at a 90° angle
Question: What is you have to fabricate a torque adapter and the adapter is actually longer than the torgue wrench. Is the science still the same? For instance, you need to use a 1/2 wrench and a 1/4 torque wrench. Used a 1/4" to 1/2" adapter on the torque wrench, and slipped it into the open end of an open end/box end wrench. Seemed to work, but no real way to check it.
Great Video MAN!
I think the myth about extensions changing torque values comes from use with Impact guns. You do lose torque with an impact if you use a wobble or extension. But it’s due to the slop between the various parts.
I work in the aviation field and it’s crazy how many people don’t understand this
There is a formula I think it's in chapter 20 for standard practices that explains just this 💪🏽 I work commercial aviation
Even if it did I'd assume it would loose less than 2 ft lbs and I know a majority of these bolts are +- 4. Someone that's been working in the diesel field for 20+ years once told me that these trucks aren't going to space. Being off by 1 or 2 foot pounds being possibly lost by extensions isn't the end of the world and that's why it's better to torque a slight bit up. Like veb bolts are 18 but I just go to 20 since I believe they're +- 4
So having the stubby adapter arm at exactly 90° right angle to the torque wrench handle is most accurate. It doesn't add or subtract any mechanical advantage.
Great video thank you. I’m thinking about buying a set of these to do a ball joint. How does one go about calculating the torque buyers if you can’t do 90°?
Im about to replace both front and rear struts and shocks on my 19 4runner and theres one nut in the rear of the strut mount and my torque wrench cant fit in there so im actually using a crows foot im hoping it will fit at a 90° angle
I've had numerous people tell me torque adapters are a waste of money. It's surprising how many of those same people have asked to borrow mine.
By The Way.
Forgot to mention. Your video on using the torque adapter is very informative.
Great info.
Excellent!
Excellent
Question: What is you have to fabricate a torque adapter and the adapter is actually longer than the torgue wrench. Is the science still the same? For instance, you need to use a 1/2 wrench and a 1/4 torque wrench. Used a 1/4" to 1/2" adapter on the torque wrench, and slipped it into the open end of an open end/box end wrench. Seemed to work, but no real way to check it.
The math still works.