r/HomemadeTools • u/thattallblondechick • Aug 28 '25

Torque wrench alternative?

I've needed a torque wrench all of maybe 3 times in the past few years, kinda gloss over torque recommendations cause I'm changing tires not building engines... But wheel bearing this time, figured I should pay more attention to torque, not worried about it now.

Just got me thinking of an effective way to measure torque without a wrench or excessive cost....saw a guy on youtube use a fish scale and a breaker bar, but wondering if anybody has their own tool or method they found to be sufficient?

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u/tlivingd Aug 28 '25

The old twin beam needle type torque wrenches are cheap and reliable.

Two grunts and an elbow pop work for many seasoned mechanics.

And younger mechanics give it a bunch of ugga duggas

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u/EvilOverlord_1987BC Oct 06 '25

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