Finally somebody that shows how this is done correctly, not hammering at the lugnut long after it bottomed out potentially changing the final torque setting.🏆👍
Thank you! Straight to the point! Been thinking about picking up a set of torque limiting extensions, just didn't know how they worked. I just subscribed and I'll go checkout your other videos.
Torque Test Channel has slow motion testing. They say a battery powered impact can overtorque because of the extra hits per second. Torque wrench is recommended. It's all in the twist.
lol, gotta love that added xylophone bonus action ! thanks for another great class Prof Steve, sincerely appreciate your insight !! (p.s. > since i am all about the controversy, just have to say that personally i absolutely love me some xylophone, and more cowbell too for that matter !!)
There's some dumb comments toward the bottom of this section. If you get familiar with these torque sockets AND your impact, then you do not have to follow with a torque wrench. You have to be sure that you are familiar and comfortable with that, but they do work within parameters that you can establish
But I don't understand. Whats the point of the torque wrench. For example, if you use 100ft-lb torque limiting socket, the impact gun applied that torque to the lug nut, then what's the point of thr torque wrench then.
Yeah that's my thought also why not just tighten them a bit with a regular socket them come back with he torque wrench like normal. Seems like a wasted step and wasted money
Not exactly sure what was the point of these when you still had to follow with an actual torque wrench plus i didn't hear any change in the impact gun when you tightened it down to let you know when to stop
@@ToolDemos Again, why use this worthless tool if you have to follow it with an actual torque wrench ...?? Put the lug nuts ON by hand with the socket and extension until it stops ... Do that X times for all the lug nuts. Then use the torque wrench to torque them all down .... Thats been the way since forever. Now this worthless tool comes out and you still have to follow it with an actual torque wrench. Its a complete waste of $$ and no real mechanic uses an impact gun or impact wrench to secure lug nuts ...
@@ToolDemos i have NEVER used an impact and never will use an impact to put on lug nuts. Twisted on by hand then torqued with an actual torque wrench. Just like its been done for decades.
How much lower should the torque stick be than the final torque specification ? Wouldn't you just use the lowest stick because you're only snugging the lugs down ? If you are using a patterned stepped torque sequence, the wrench would be used to finish the job anyway.
Honestly, I like my new way of doing it better. I’m using a 12V bit driver to snug them down. That driver can’t torque down more than maybe 40 or 50 foot pounds. Then I finish with the torque wrench.
I was going to help you out by ordering that torque wrench through your store but after 15 minutes of searching, I never found it and gave up. Maybe just post the link to the particular tool you use would be better than for us having to hunt for it.
@@lurereviews5164 if they are torqued beyond their tensile strength limit, the studs will stretch to fatigue. That can cause them to break or to not have the clamping strength needed to secure the wheels.
A torque stick followed by a torque wrench? That is incorrect, and a waste of time. You obviously didn't read the instructions. I've been using torque sticks only (following the instructions) for over 20 years, and never had a problem. I verify them with a torque wrench follow-up on random vehicles throughout the month. If I ever find one out of spec, I'll replace the set. I still have my original extension style, with a set of sockets I set aside just for them. They've always been in spec because I use them properly.
They are a safety device to regulate the torque output by your gun that would otherwise not be measurable at all. You don't need a whole set like he has here, a lower output torque extension and a flip socket set would work great and they're pretty cheap.
Finally somebody that shows how this is done correctly, not hammering at the lugnut long after it bottomed out potentially changing the final torque setting.🏆👍
Awesome video, great thorough demonstration. Thanks for sharing.
Much appreciated Tony. Thank you.
Thank you! Straight to the point! Been thinking about picking up a set of torque limiting extensions, just didn't know how they worked. I just subscribed and I'll go checkout your other videos.
Thanks C H, glad you’re here.
It's funny how a half second of xylophone explains how they work. Good video
Haha. Thanks Kingfisher.
Torque Test Channel has slow motion testing. They say a battery powered impact can overtorque because of the extra hits per second. Torque wrench is recommended. It's all in the twist.
That’s a cool test
lol, gotta love that added xylophone bonus action ! thanks for another great class Prof Steve, sincerely appreciate your insight !! (p.s. > since i am all about the controversy, just have to say that personally i absolutely love me some xylophone, and more cowbell too for that matter !!)
Haha! I couldn’t help myself.
Great video 👌
Thanks 👍
There's some dumb comments toward the bottom of this section. If you get familiar with these torque sockets AND your impact, then you do not have to follow with a torque wrench. You have to be sure that you are familiar and comfortable with that, but they do work within parameters that you can establish
Well said.
But I don't understand. Whats the point of the torque wrench. For example, if you use 100ft-lb torque limiting socket, the impact gun applied that torque to the lug nut, then what's the point of thr torque wrench then.
The torque sticks are good, but not a precision tool. To get consistent wheel nut torque, you need a torque wrench.
Yeah that's my thought also why not just tighten them a bit with a regular socket them come back with he torque wrench like normal. Seems like a wasted step and wasted money
@@jonboatmorava9115 they are definitely not required, they just keep you from over-torquing. Can save you time if you’re familiar with them.
At present I flick my impact to medium torque then use a touque wrench to finish.
Easy.
Just get a good impact gun.
Not exactly sure what was the point of these when you still had to follow with an actual torque wrench plus i didn't hear any change in the impact gun when you tightened it down to let you know when to stop
I stop as soon as it starts hammering
@@ToolDemos Again, why use this worthless tool if you have to follow it with an actual torque wrench ...??
Put the lug nuts ON by hand with the socket and extension until it stops ...
Do that X times for all the lug nuts.
Then use the torque wrench to torque them all down ....
Thats been the way since forever. Now this worthless tool comes out and you still have to follow it with an actual torque wrench.
Its a complete waste of $$ and no real mechanic uses an impact gun or impact wrench to secure lug nuts ...
@@ACommenterOnUA-cam I understand what you’re saying, I guess it’s just a fail-safe if you want to use an impact to spin ‘em on.
@@ToolDemos i have NEVER used an impact and never will use an impact to put on lug nuts. Twisted on by hand then torqued with an actual torque wrench. Just like its been done for decades.
So what makes it limit the torque ? How does it work?
The diameter of each torque stick gets thicker to allow more torque transfer.
You need tires, and an alignment!
How much lower should the torque stick be than the final torque specification ? Wouldn't you just use the lowest stick because you're only snugging the lugs down ?
If you are using a patterned stepped torque sequence, the wrench would be used to finish the job anyway.
Honestly, I like my new way of doing it better. I’m using a 12V bit driver to snug them down. That driver can’t torque down more than maybe 40 or 50 foot pounds. Then I finish with the torque wrench.
All pneumatic impacts guns have an adjustable air bleed knob by the air line fitting.
Well I learned something! I admit I am one of those who thought you could go all the way with the stick!
I was going to help you out by ordering that torque wrench through your store but after 15 minutes of searching, I never found it and gave up. Maybe just post the link to the particular tool you use would be better than for us having to hunt for it.
I appreciate you trying, looks like I need to rework that page.
@@ToolDemosI guess you never reworked it because it’s still not popping up lol. I was hoping to buy one too
@@jessies1509 I went through the store back when you commented and cleaned it up. The link to the wrench worked for me. Here it is: a.co/d/7uOGDbA
that mean torque stick is not a replaement of torque wrench?
Exactly right.
I was hoping the sticks would be all I needed. Rats. My torque wrench is the crappy flex beam style. I better upgrade.
Used to have a flex beam torque wrench myself years ago. It went right in the trash.
What if you have a really powerful impact
A more powerful impact would get you over-torqued in a hurry. Torque sticks were designed for your average 1/2” gun.
What happens if they are over torqued
@@lurereviews5164 if they are torqued beyond their tensile strength limit, the studs will stretch to fatigue. That can cause them to break or to not have the clamping strength needed to secure the wheels.
Thanks for the tip, I tightened mine with a 1/2" milwaukee impact and now I'm worried.
@@lurereviews5164that’s what I have and have never had a problem. You should buy the torque limiting extension set from harbor freight for about $60.
A torque stick followed by a torque wrench? That is incorrect, and a waste of time. You obviously didn't read the instructions.
I've been using torque sticks only (following the instructions) for over 20 years, and never had a problem. I verify them with a torque wrench follow-up on random vehicles throughout the month. If I ever find one out of spec, I'll replace the set. I still have my original extension style, with a set of sockets I set aside just for them. They've always been in spec because I use them properly.
You need new tires and an alignment, not a rotation !!
I have a 2003 Toyota Highlander 3.0 V6 can you tell me how many oxygen sensors there are
No, I can’t. My guess is 4.
I don't understand how they work
they twist when the impact hammers and then they rebound back to original position
No need to be fancy lol. U don’t need these stupid unnecessary tools.
You’re right, I don’t.
So I might be missing something but wtf is the point of these stupid extensions. Like why would anyone use these I don’t get it
They are a safety device to regulate the torque output by your gun that would otherwise not be measurable at all. You don't need a whole set like he has here, a lower output torque extension and a flip socket set would work great and they're pretty cheap.