Conor
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So...
I have wanted one of these for a while but could never justify it (or need it, for that matter). Now that I am working on my alternator, I need something to release the nut holding the pulley - and it will be useful for track day wheel switching.
A few months back I bought a DeWALT cordless drill with 2 x 4Ah batteries, so it's a no brainer to get a similar branded wrench..
I have found these two for the same money at £159.99. One is more compact at the expense of lower torque than the other with higher torque, in a bulkier unit. Wondering what is best for a car. I am inclined to think that the compact, "weaker" unit should suffice as it may reach places the larger one can't. Considering a lot of applications for torque wrenches revolve around construction etc. Cars, in comparison are lighter duty??
Any opinions?
Thanks
Conor
I have wanted one of these for a while but could never justify it (or need it, for that matter). Now that I am working on my alternator, I need something to release the nut holding the pulley - and it will be useful for track day wheel switching.
A few months back I bought a DeWALT cordless drill with 2 x 4Ah batteries, so it's a no brainer to get a similar branded wrench..
I have found these two for the same money at £159.99. One is more compact at the expense of lower torque than the other with higher torque, in a bulkier unit. Wondering what is best for a car. I am inclined to think that the compact, "weaker" unit should suffice as it may reach places the larger one can't. Considering a lot of applications for torque wrenches revolve around construction etc. Cars, in comparison are lighter duty??
- DEWALT DCF899N-XJ 18V XR BRUSHLESS - Max torque 950Nm
- DEWALT DCF894N 18V XR BRUSHLESS - Compact - Max torque 447Nm
Any opinions?
Thanks
Conor