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Old 07-15-2017, 08:57 PM
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Big Huge Torque Wrench

Does anyone knows where I can rent a big torque wrench to torque the axle nut? Im in long island nassau county and pepboys' only goes up to 250 lb ft. autozone is small as well.
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Old 07-16-2017, 01:19 AM
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I made my own. Breaker bar, socket and a pipe. Calculate the length you would need to apply your entire body weight and press there.
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Old 07-16-2017, 09:16 AM
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I made my own. Breaker bar, socket and a pipe. Calculate the length you would need to apply your entire body weight and press there.
Good day!!!

Ya know, I was going to say the same thing, but figured I would get more laughs and "are you joking" comments than "good idea" versions...

I think once you pass 250, it delves in the area of "GOOD ENOUGH"!!!

Cheers!!!
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Old 07-16-2017, 09:55 AM
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xride - might be passing through long beach/oceanside sometime this week if you're remotely right off. I should have one in the range u seek
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Old 07-16-2017, 12:26 PM
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I did the REAR bearing in my 1998 528i E39 6 years ago, I used the Volvo procedure, which is: 120 Nm, then turn another 60 degrees.

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DIY: 1998 528i REAR Bearing the Easy Way! - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums
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Old 07-16-2017, 11:04 PM
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Good day!!!

Ya know, I was going to say the same thing, but figured I would get more laughs and "are you joking" comments than "good idea" versions...

I think once you pass 250, it delves in the area of "GOOD ENOUGH"!!!

Cheers!!!
I first used this procedure on my '76 2002 back in about 1986. Needed 320lb/ft on the rear axle nuts. Worked a treat. I was only 170lb myself then - I'd need a much shorter bar now...
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I made my own. Breaker bar, socket and a pipe. Calculate the length you would need to apply your entire body weight and press there.
This is a good option. Another one is to use a torque multiplier along with your biggest torque wrench.
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Old 07-19-2017, 03:16 PM
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I bought a 3/4" torque wrench and socket set at Harbor Freight. Works great!

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-qu...rench-808.html
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