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1ed's avatar
1ed
Explorer
Jul 28, 2019

Torque Wrench Where to buy/rent

Just purchase new trailer and got the Reese Steadi Flex System and now I at home I need to adjust the ball height and the nuts need to be torqued to 340lbs. I only have a 150 torque wench and I have made numerous calls around to see if anyone rents this large of a torque wrench and the answer is no. I have called all the auto parts stores, home improvement stores and the local tool rental place with no luck. I really do not want to spend around $300 bucks for a tool that I will only use occasionally. Any ideas and yes I am CHEAP CHARLIE HA HA. I am 80 miles away from any dealer and 45 miles from any auto garages.
  • D_E_Bishop's avatar
    D_E_Bishop
    Explorer
    Jul 28, 2019
    Another possibility is a trailer hitch installation shop or even a U Haul shop.
  • 12th_Man_Fan's avatar
    12th_Man_Fan
    Explorer
    Jul 28, 2019
    Around here the auto parts store have loaner tools but I am not sure it would be that big. Might check though.
  • naturist's avatar
    naturist
    Nomad
    Jul 28, 2019
    Dick_B wrote:
    If I'm remembering correctly one can pull 1/2 his weight based on the friction of you standing on the ground. So if you weigh 200 lbs you can pull 100 lbs. If you use a 3 1/2 ft. cheater bar you will come close to the 340 you are looking for by pulling as hard as you can.
    If you brace your foot against something all bets are off.


    So I guess the OP merely needs to start eating. When he gets to 780 lbs body weight, he's all set, no torque wrench needed.
  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Jul 28, 2019
    If I'm remembering correctly one can pull 1/2 his weight based on the friction of you standing on the ground. So if you weigh 200 lbs you can pull 100 lbs. If you use a 3 1/2 ft. cheater bar you will come close to the 340 you are looking for by pulling as hard as you can.
    If you brace your foot against something all bets are off.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Jul 28, 2019
    Get a cheater bar and stand on it at the right weight/length to create 340.
    May need 3/4" or 1" drive.
  • Artum_Snowbird's avatar
    Artum_Snowbird
    Explorer
    Jul 28, 2019
    Put them on tight, then the next time you go by a truck tire shop, pull in and set them up.
  • RobWNY's avatar
    RobWNY
    Explorer
    Jul 28, 2019
    What you need is a torque multiplier. I don't know if any place rents them and they aren't cheap but they're cheaper than a torque wrench that will do 350 foot pounds.

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