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  1. 8madjack

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    I use the same precision instruments torque wrench. I get your point, but there is no reasonable solution other than a torque wrench. It's not like we have sonic strain guages or are going to use dial indicators to measure bolt stretch. When I was an aircraft mechanic we used torque wrenches so...
  2. 8madjack

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    When you buy a torque multiplier be aware that you may have to modify one of the cheap ones to work well. I bought one like this off eBay and it's difficult to get deep into the rear wheels and it doesn't want to get the foot down in between the lug nut. Grinding the foot to fit better might be...
  3. 8madjack

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    It's a shame, it's a really nice tool (self admitted tool whore) and mine is in great shape, just no good for 5 ton lugnuts.
  4. 8madjack

    Essential Tools to have for an FMTV? Add your .02

    I would say definitely go with the air impact and don't bother with the 24 volt, at least if your plan is to use them on your lug nuts. I have a 24-volt Robo impact and it didn't have enough power to remove the Lugnuts I wound up going to Harbor Freight and getting a 3/4 drive set. That are...
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