I have the quinn half inch torque adapter. I also have the click type torque wrenches in quarter inch drive, 3/8-inch drive, and half inch drive. I had a project replacing a wheel bearing and hub assembly the required 184 ft lb of torque. My click type torque wrench didn't go that high, and the handle is shorter than my 24 inch breaker bar. I bought the Quinn half inch torque adapter for the project. Using the 24 inch breaker bar and the Quinn torque adapter I was able to accurately set the torque to 184 ft lbs setting the preload on the bearing, which is important for the wear and life of the bearing. If that set incorrectly, the bearing will wear out quickly, requiring replacement of the wheel bearing and hub assembly, again. I've been driving on that wheel bearing and hub assembly for quite some time, now. And, I racked up quite a few miles on it. Needless to say, it seems like it's set correctly, as the bearing is blasting and going the miles. It took a bit of getting used to. I used the setting that showed the highest torque achieved. I frequently went over by just a little bit. I wanted to get it right on. I backed off the phone, and retorqued it several times, until I got it perfect. It took a bit of finesse. I've been used to The click type torque wrenches, that click off when you get to the set torque. The torque adapter doesn't do that. You have to control where you stop. It takes a bit of getting used to. I had to go slowly and watch it like a hawk. While I had to back it off and redo it several times, to get it right on the money, there were several times that it was definitely within spec. But, I wanted a closer than that. With a click type torque wrench I would get whatever I get. I never would have known exactly where it landed, or how close. I would simply assumed that it was within the accuracy of the wrench, and close enough. This torque adapter is definitely useful for achieving higher torx with a breaker bar, and getting high levels of accuracy, with several attempts at my current skill level. For many projects The click type torque wrench is definitely quicker and easier with less skill involved. But, the accuracy will be whatever it is. These torque adapters could also be used to check calibration on your click type torque wrenches. Torque adapters have a higher level of accuracy, and don't go out of calibration like a mechanical torque wrench. These torque adapters could be used to recalibrate your mechanical torque wrenches. That operation would be where the memory feature might be handy. One could test where the mechanical torque wrench kicks off several times, and view the readings in the memory for the range of inconsistencies. I'm seriously thinking about getting the 3/8 inch drive torque adapter as well. It does both foot pounds and inch pounds, along with things like newton meters. At the low end, it does about the level of inch pounds I would typically use for most things. And, it would do the things my 3/8 inch drive quick type torque wrench would do in terms of torque range.
Just a suggestion...instead of leaving a super-long comment, why not make a video yourself? I think that it's something that you definitely want to do, but I'm not sure that you know that it's something you want to do yet...so just do it. It's a shame really, you'd probably be awesome at it, just judging by the description you just nailed. If you ever try it out, I hope you come back to this comment and tell me how right I was bud. Take care.
Replaced rotors and pads this weekend. Lined up PERFECTLY with the 35% off quinn coupon...Ended up using that one 4 times in the past 3 days lol. One of the days i picked up the 1/2 in adapter for my lugs. With a $12 dollar pitt pro breaker bar this thing works great. And now i can trust that my wheels are torqued properly. The tire place that put my wheels on last must have torqued those mf down to like 130 or more i had to put some weight into that 25 in bar to break em off lol. Awesome video dude u helped me decide to grab one of these! Cheers.
I'm interested if you could use one of these in the "Peak" setting so it would display the torque it took to remove a bolt if you didn't have the numbers available. I could see that being handy at times to get in the range for reinstallation.
Good analysis at the end. If you have one of these, is it worth buying a digital or clicker style torque wrench? I'm debating between just buying one of these to use with a breaker bar for tightening my wheel lug nuts or a clicker torque wrench. Leaning toward this frankly due to cost and it seems like it would be more useful in more situations (like torquing other bolts elsewhere)
The nice thing about these is you DONT need a dedicated clicker torque wrench. You’d probably find that these are a bit more versatile in most situations.
I think there are still plenty of scenarios where a click type would come in handy. Big one that comes to mind is in a spot where space is limited or on a bad angle.
Thank you for the intro! A quick question, I know we should avoid using a torque wrench to do any nuts loosening jobs, but what about these adaptors? Cuz I see these adaptors have a significantly larger torque range (usually 250ft lb) than the traditional ones so I was wondering it's OK to do so.
It’s probably a good idea to try and avoid that but I don’t think using and adapter to loosen a nut would be horrible for it. Especially for smaller jobs, just make sure you wouldn’t be over torquing something.
I have to say I don't understand why you're asking your question. Just take the torque adapter off of your ratchet that you're attaching this thing on to. Takes just two seconds to do. Why even risk damaging this adapter especially when loosening badly stuck nuts?
Thank you for your informative review. If you find time to answer a question, do these units have backlit displays for viewing in low-light environments? I'm particularly interested in the 1/2 inch drive unit.
Hello, mine didn’t have a backlit display but there is an audible and visual (led indicator) letting you know when you’ve reached torque. As long as you can see to set the number, you can use it in low light environments. I hope that helps!
I have the 1/2 adapter, it ranges from 25-250 ft lbs, so if I want to torque at say 15 ft lbs I just leave it on trace and watch the display.. am I correct ?
It may not be accurate at all though, those are the ranges at which the company has specified that it is accurate at. If you were to go below those ranges you may or may not be accurate.
I’m not sure about that. I’d say it’s pretty accurate but the only way to be sure is with expensive tooling. I bet the ACDelco one would be just as good.
Can I use this to ready how much torque a nut/bolt has? I want to change my car shocks and want to make sure I get the correct torque specs when I remove the bolts.
Sure, you’ll need to remember that there may be more friction , rust, oxidation, etc making the fasteners harder to remove but it will show you the max torque you apply to break them loose.
Hi i have a question: Want to buy a model in the range of 3.4-340Nm, what if you need to set it to 2Nm? Will such a model show anything below 3.4 or will I have to buy two different ones?
same me want to know this.confius 2-200nm or 3.5-340nm model..wht no adapter can read.can it detect lower as 2nm..n wht mean 3.5?(start detect nm from 3nm?)pliss help me.if can start measure from 2nm 3nm iwnt buy.lower torq i use for motor. high tork for car.so buy 1 only can use all.sorry bad english😅.
What I like is that you can set the unit of measure to the nearest Nm and the P to P mode will show you what you stopped at. You wouldn't have to set the range to the desired setting. Pull the tension slower until you can see what you need then stop and check the final pull.
@@mohamadrafiqrafi8980why not use a cordless drill and set the torque dial from 1 to 5? I usually fastening nuts and screws on my fairings that way, no harm done on the material
Do these Torque Adapters have the same 20% accuracy range thing that click type torque wrenches have? Need something accurate for lower torque ranges 12 ft/lbs to 20 ft/lbs
Hey, great vid., thanks. So, in your opinion, are there higher-end adapters that you'd rather have if you were bleeding cash? or, are these your preferred brand? I'm definitely going to pull the trigger on one of these gadgets tonight or tomorrow. You definitely sold me on them, thanks again bud.👍🏻🙏🏻
I wouldn’t go any higher than these, I haven’t seen any pros of using a higher end unit when it comes to functionality. They might have Bluetooth or better screens but that doesn’t matter much to me
I would like a more comprehensive review putting the digital against an analog classic torque wrench and check their accuracy every 10 nm across their total spectrum.
Do not buy and here why. If you hit power and memory button at the same time the calibration of the tool is gone and the torque adapter is worthless junk. No recovery from that. It could be that you Push power and memory because buttons are to close to each other. Power and memory button are exposed and if you place the torque adapter on a bad spot it could be that Memory and power button are activated at same time. The result is always the same the calibration is gone for good and there is no info how to re-calibrate.
Are you certain of that? According to the user manual, it states "Do not press the Memory and Power buttons at the same time. This will calibrate the tool and alter the preset values". My understanding of this statement is that it will trigger a self-calibration routine, with the only downside being that any preset values in memory will be erased. You end up with a functional calibrated unit with no saved values in memory. For the program to have a self-destruct mode would be completely reckless. Does your experience tell you something different?
It calibrates itself when that action is performed. If it cannot properly calibrate to read accurately, that is an internal component failure & it was already useless at that point. You cannot be this dense.
Your the only one who shows how the unit of measure can be reset. Thanks!
I have the quinn half inch torque adapter. I also have the click type torque wrenches in quarter inch drive, 3/8-inch drive, and half inch drive. I had a project replacing a wheel bearing and hub assembly the required 184 ft lb of torque. My click type torque wrench didn't go that high, and the handle is shorter than my 24 inch breaker bar. I bought the Quinn half inch torque adapter for the project. Using the 24 inch breaker bar and the Quinn torque adapter I was able to accurately set the torque to 184 ft lbs setting the preload on the bearing, which is important for the wear and life of the bearing. If that set incorrectly, the bearing will wear out quickly, requiring replacement of the wheel bearing and hub assembly, again. I've been driving on that wheel bearing and hub assembly for quite some time, now. And, I racked up quite a few miles on it. Needless to say, it seems like it's set correctly, as the bearing is blasting and going the miles. It took a bit of getting used to. I used the setting that showed the highest torque achieved. I frequently went over by just a little bit. I wanted to get it right on. I backed off the phone, and retorqued it several times, until I got it perfect. It took a bit of finesse. I've been used to The click type torque wrenches, that click off when you get to the set torque. The torque adapter doesn't do that. You have to control where you stop. It takes a bit of getting used to. I had to go slowly and watch it like a hawk. While I had to back it off and redo it several times, to get it right on the money, there were several times that it was definitely within spec. But, I wanted a closer than that. With a click type torque wrench I would get whatever I get. I never would have known exactly where it landed, or how close. I would simply assumed that it was within the accuracy of the wrench, and close enough. This torque adapter is definitely useful for achieving higher torx with a breaker bar, and getting high levels of accuracy, with several attempts at my current skill level. For many projects The click type torque wrench is definitely quicker and easier with less skill involved. But, the accuracy will be whatever it is. These torque adapters could also be used to check calibration on your click type torque wrenches. Torque adapters have a higher level of accuracy, and don't go out of calibration like a mechanical torque wrench. These torque adapters could be used to recalibrate your mechanical torque wrenches. That operation would be where the memory feature might be handy. One could test where the mechanical torque wrench kicks off several times, and view the readings in the memory for the range of inconsistencies. I'm seriously thinking about getting the 3/8 inch drive torque adapter as well. It does both foot pounds and inch pounds, along with things like newton meters. At the low end, it does about the level of inch pounds I would typically use for most things. And, it would do the things my 3/8 inch drive quick type torque wrench would do in terms of torque range.
Just a suggestion...instead of leaving a super-long comment, why not make a video yourself?
I think that it's something that you definitely want to do, but I'm not sure that you know that it's something you want to do yet...so just do it.
It's a shame really, you'd probably be awesome at it, just judging by the description you just nailed.
If you ever try it out, I hope you come back to this comment and tell me how right I was bud. Take care.
I recently purchased the Quinn 3/8" drive torque adapter.
Awesomeness
Replaced rotors and pads this weekend. Lined up PERFECTLY with the 35% off quinn coupon...Ended up using that one 4 times in the past 3 days lol. One of the days i picked up the 1/2 in adapter for my lugs. With a $12 dollar pitt pro breaker bar this thing works great. And now i can trust that my wheels are torqued properly. The tire place that put my wheels on last must have torqued those mf down to like 130 or more i had to put some weight into that 25 in bar to break em off lol. Awesome video dude u helped me decide to grab one of these! Cheers.
Awesome to hear! These little things are absolutely worth it imo. Especially with a harbor freight coupon!! 💪
I'm interested if you could use one of these in the "Peak" setting so it would display the torque it took to remove a bolt if you didn't have the numbers available. I could see that being handy at times to get in the range for reinstallation.
im going to get the 3/8 verzion to change the oil on my motorcycle this weekend thanks
It’s a good deal for a torque device for sure.
The advantage for me is I can't fit a traditional torque wrench with a high enough rating in the spaces I need them in.
Good point!
Good analysis at the end. If you have one of these, is it worth buying a digital or clicker style torque wrench? I'm debating between just buying one of these to use with a breaker bar for tightening my wheel lug nuts or a clicker torque wrench. Leaning toward this frankly due to cost and it seems like it would be more useful in more situations (like torquing other bolts elsewhere)
The nice thing about these is you DONT need a dedicated clicker torque wrench. You’d probably find that these are a bit more versatile in most situations.
I think there are still plenty of scenarios where a click type would come in handy.
Big one that comes to mind is in a spot where space is limited or on a bad angle.
Thank you for the intro! A quick question, I know we should avoid using a torque wrench to do any nuts loosening jobs, but what about these adaptors? Cuz I see these adaptors have a significantly larger torque range (usually 250ft lb) than the traditional ones so I was wondering it's OK to do so.
It’s probably a good idea to try and avoid that but I don’t think using and adapter to loosen a nut would be horrible for it. Especially for smaller jobs, just make sure you wouldn’t be over torquing something.
I have to say I don't understand why you're asking your question. Just take the torque adapter off of your ratchet that you're attaching this thing on to. Takes just two seconds to do. Why even risk damaging this adapter especially when loosening badly stuck nuts?
Thank you for your informative review. If you find time to answer a question, do these units have backlit displays for viewing in low-light environments? I'm particularly interested in the 1/2 inch drive unit.
Hello, mine didn’t have a backlit display but there is an audible and visual (led indicator) letting you know when you’ve reached torque. As long as you can see to set the number, you can use it in low light environments. I hope that helps!
I have the 1/2 adapter, it ranges from 25-250 ft lbs, so if I want to torque at say 15 ft lbs I just leave it on trace and watch the display.. am I correct ?
Yeah technically that should work, as long as the screen will go that low.
@@Dartmech cool thanks.
It may not be accurate at all though, those are the ranges at which the company has specified that it is accurate at. If you were to go below those ranges you may or may not be accurate.
Is the Quinn better (more accurate), than the ACDelco version?
I’m not sure about that. I’d say it’s pretty accurate but the only way to be sure is with expensive tooling. I bet the ACDelco one would be just as good.
Awesomeness
Can I use this to ready how much torque a nut/bolt has? I want to change my car shocks and want to make sure I get the correct torque specs when I remove the bolts.
Sure, you’ll need to remember that there may be more friction , rust, oxidation, etc making the fasteners harder to remove but it will show you the max torque you apply to break them loose.
@@DartmechDidn't think about rust but you are right. Thanks man
Hi i have a question: Want to buy a model in the range of 3.4-340Nm, what if you need to set it to 2Nm? Will such a model show anything below 3.4 or will I have to buy two different ones?
same me want to know this.confius 2-200nm or 3.5-340nm model..wht no adapter can read.can it detect lower as 2nm..n wht mean 3.5?(start detect nm from 3nm?)pliss help me.if can start measure from 2nm 3nm iwnt buy.lower torq i use for motor. high tork for car.so buy 1 only can use all.sorry bad english😅.
What I like is that you can set the unit of measure to the nearest Nm and the P to P mode will show you what you stopped at. You wouldn't have to set the range to the desired setting. Pull the tension slower until you can see what you need then stop and check the final pull.
@@mohamadrafiqrafi8980why not use a cordless drill and set the torque dial from 1 to 5? I usually fastening nuts and screws on my fairings that way, no harm done on the material
Do these Torque Adapters have the same 20% accuracy range thing that click type torque wrenches have? Need something accurate for lower torque ranges 12 ft/lbs to 20 ft/lbs
they are way more accurate than click wrenches, especially at lower torque
Get the 3/8 version for that, 1/2 in for lug nuts
Hey, great vid., thanks.
So, in your opinion, are there higher-end adapters that you'd rather have if you were bleeding cash? or, are these your preferred brand?
I'm definitely going to pull the trigger on one of these gadgets tonight or tomorrow. You definitely sold me on them, thanks again bud.👍🏻🙏🏻
I wouldn’t go any higher than these, I haven’t seen any pros of using a higher end unit when it comes to functionality. They might have Bluetooth or better screens but that doesn’t matter much to me
Can I use this to loosen my stripped bolt on tire?
Sure but it wouldn’t be helping anything. It would tell you the breaking torque but that’s not what you need to know.
If it's stripped get an angle grinder on the job. This won't help with anything at all.
Can this tool be used in combination with a 3/8 torque wrench just for added checks and balances when applying say a low torque? 20 Lbs thx
@@FD-dh2fu It'd be like having 2 watches to confirm the correct time :) If you want an added check you'll need 3 torque wrenches.
I would like a more comprehensive review putting the digital against an analog classic torque wrench and check their accuracy every 10 nm across their total spectrum.
Could be used on an analog torque wrench to check it .
I just got one, only to find that it can't do torque angle. Guess I misread the page, but that's a massive bummer.
Did you find a cheap one doing it? Looking for it as well
@ nope. I got a mechanic dial gauge from advance auto, does the job fine enough but I’m a little disappointed.
You have bolts on your tires? That must make them ride kind of funny.
Do not buy and here why. If you hit power and memory button at the same time the calibration of the tool is gone and the torque adapter is worthless junk. No recovery from that. It could be that you Push power and memory because buttons are to close to each other. Power and memory button are exposed and if you place the torque adapter on a bad spot it could be that Memory and power button are activated at same time. The result is always the same the calibration is gone for good and there is no info how to re-calibrate.
Are you certain of that? According to the user manual, it states "Do not press the Memory and Power buttons at the same time. This will calibrate the tool and alter the preset values". My understanding of this statement is that it will trigger a self-calibration routine, with the only downside being that any preset values in memory will be erased. You end up with a functional calibrated unit with no saved values in memory. For the program to have a self-destruct mode would be completely reckless. Does your experience tell you something different?
It calibrates itself when that action is performed. If it cannot properly calibrate to read accurately, that is an internal component failure & it was already useless at that point. You cannot be this dense.