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Saw a shop in Denver using a full torque wrench set for every single lug nut
They argued it's the only way to guarantee consistency and avoid lawsuits. I've always used a torque stick on the impact and then a quick check with one wrench. Which method actually saves time without cutting corners?
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sagelane1mo ago
That Denver shop has the right idea. A torque stick can wear out or be the wrong spec for the impact gun you're using. I watched a tech snap one once because it was old and brittle. The extra five minutes per car with a click wrench is cheap insurance.
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the_hannah2mo ago
Honestly, I used to think torque sticks were fine, but seeing a shop get sued over a wheel-off changed my mind completely.
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