Small Size Torque Wrench Recommendation

capejeep99

NAXJA Forum User
Can anyone recommend a smaller size torque wrench (preferably analog). One that goes up to at least 50 or 60 pounds…. Something like that. I have a larger, long handled Tekton but would like a smaller handled one to get into tight areas. Thanks.
 
This is the one I bought:

I had an issue with getting into a tight space on my Avalanche. It also has clicks every 5 degrees.
 
Thanks for the suggestion. I should be more specific with the torque wrench I'm needing.
I'll be replacing oil pan gasket which calls for some bolts to be as low as 7 ft/lbs to tighten those bolts.
So probably a 1/4 inch wrench that will register starting at around 5 ft/lbs and something with a shorter handle,
maybe around 8 inches. I could just take a chance with something off Amazon, but if someone could suggest one
that would help. Thanks.
 
A 1/4" torque wrench will use in-lbs. If you like your Tekton, buy their 1/4" on Amazon. Otherwise I have no good suggestions.

I bought the Harbor Freight one to work on bicycles. My 3/8" one is Snap-on and there's no way I'm buying one of those again.
 
I just dropped the pan for a trans service and filter change on my F150, and don't laugh, but I was in a pinch and needed one right away. My 1/4" beam torque wrench didn't go high enough, so in a hurry, I bought this one from Walmart.


I looked around for one locally to me, and I figured this one was just as good as Harbor Freight/Home Depot/Local parts stores. It worked surprisingly well. I just got back from a 3000 mile road trip, and my transmission pan doesn't leak a bit, not even any seepage. The wrench seemed very consistent.

Anyway, that's my recent experience. YMMV.
 
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