That old-timer’s advice about using a manual torque wrench on lug nuts? I rolled my eyes for years until I snapped a stud on a 2015 Ford F-150 outside Portland last Tuesday. Has anyone else had a shop tool fail on them despite swearing by the new stuff?

I used to think digital torque wrenches were the future, but that snapped stud cost me $180 for a tow and I learned the old way has its place.

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ruby29023h ago

@thea143 hit the nail on the head honestly. My buddy's digital one read way off on my truck and I ended up overtightening three lug nuts before I caught it. Now I just keep a beam style torque wrench in my toolbox and never leave home without it for roadside jobs. Saved me another tow already actually.

thea1431d agoTop Commenter

Manual torque wrench on lug nuts" - I get where you're coming from, but I've had cheap digitals fail way more than my old beam style ever did.