Torque

[Lin]

I have a 40:1 torque multiplier also.  It's great for effortlessly loosening lugs.  I doubt I could get to accurate for tightening though.  I think tightening could be practical with a 12:1 though.  Ed's ratio sounds good.  You could try it out and test it when the right torque wrench is around.  Up until now, I have used my body weight hanging on a 3ft bar to get withing the right range.  A couple of weeks ago though, I found a wrench that would do the job at a flea market.  I'm guessing it was worth the $30. I paid.

Clifford, you will have to understand that most of us can't hand tighten lugs to 450 ft/lbs like you can.

[Alan Baker]

Right you are. The wheel comes off and the proper shims are installed.

Alan

[Dave5Cs]

I use my 60:1 easy off and coupled with a 3/8 torque wrench set at 8.2 ft/lbs allows 15%, to put back on, a dream. Matter of fact I just got 18 Radius Rod bushings and locks from Luke. so I will need to pull tires again soon. 

Dave5Cs

[gus]

Dave,

I seriously doubt your TM is anywhere near accurate in spite of the math.

I have the same one and don't have the nerve to try it your way, there is just too much room for error.

I never again want to have to replace stripped wheel studs!

The safest is a lug wrench and a bar of proper length for your weight. No possible way to overdo it that way unless you jump on it!!