Dad Jokes (let's hear your worst! ;-)

HRTKD · Apr 17, 2024

G00SE said:
Some of these may not fit the premise of the thread. If not, my condolences

I had some humor I needed to offload to yall
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Those of us with solid front axles understand this. Instead of a speed range, my warning would be more like, "Don't hit that damn expansion joint!"

G00SE · Apr 17, 2024

HRTKD said:
Those of us with solid front axles understand this. Instead of a speed range, my warning would be more like, "Don't hit that damn expansion joint!"

It unfortunately caused me to sell my Ford. Was terrifying the first time it happened and I was hauling my tractor down a mtn.
I’ve since learned that it seems fairly reasonable to “fix” but now I just stick to my IFS rigs lol

HRTKD · Apr 17, 2024

G00SE said:
It unfortunately caused me to sell my Ford. Was terrifying the first time it happened and I was hauling my tractor down a mtn.
I’ve since learned that it seems fairly reasonable to “fix” but now I just stick to my IFS rigs lol

Death Wobble was a new term to me when I bought my F-350. I've had it three times since 2017. The first time was my fault. I didn't put enough force on the WDH, which allowed too much weight to be removed from the front axle and I hit a very rough expansion joint. The second time was also my fault. I dialed down the Rancho shocks for a better ride while not towing and hit something. The third time, the steering stabilizer was shot and Ford replaced it under a customer service campaign. When (not if) it happens again I'll take it to the local aftermarket truck repair center and have them go at it. I would do it myself but there's a nut that requires 450 lb/ft and my torque wrench goes up only to 300 lb/ft.

42OhmsPA · Apr 17, 2024

HRTKD said:
. I would do it myself but there's a nut that requires 450 lb/ft and my torque wrench goes up only to 300 lb/ft.

I see this as excellent justification to buy more tools.

HRTKD · Apr 17, 2024

42OhmsPA said:
I see this as excellent justification to buy more tools.

Normally, I would agree with you. My brother is a Snap-On dealer, so I get a decent discount. But I just don't want to spend the money right now since I recently bought $600 of tools from him. The other factor is that while I'm a decent mechanic, I have zero experience dealing with steering components.

Hedges · Apr 17, 2024

What would the Snap-On offering cost?

Here's Harbor Freight's 600 ft-lb torque wrench for $400

3/4 in. Drive, 100-600 ft. lb. Professional Click Torque Wrench

Amazing deals on this 3/4In Dr Click Type Pro Torque Wrench at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Some of theirs I've seen way out of spec.

I recently bought this one, to do harmonic balancer bolts.
(Until now I've just wailed on it with impact wrench.)

1/2 in. Drive 40-250 ft. lb. Professional Split Beam Torque Wrench

Amazing deals on this 1/2In Drive Pro Split Beam Torque Wrench at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Aligning front end is something I don't have the equipment for.

HRTKD · Apr 17, 2024

Hedges said:
What would the Snap-On offering cost?

Ugh, I wish I hadn't looked. $1430 and it's 3/4" drive, which means I would have to add another set of sockets or use an adapter.

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

Hedges · Apr 17, 2024

Or $900 used

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Bit less, $650, for different mechanical model

SNAP-ON #TQR600E 3/4" Drive Detach Torque Wrench/Ratchet 200ft lb to 600ft lbs for sale online | eBay

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Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

And then there are torque wrench extensions. But not sure about the hardware for your application.

Calculations for Torque Wrench Extension Adapters and Spanners

www.mountztorque.com

timselectric · Apr 17, 2024

I would loan you mine, if you were close enough.
I have a Snap-on L72T 3/4 drive ratchet head, with 3 piece handle.

HRTKD · Apr 17, 2024

Hedges said:
Or $900 used

Bit less, $650, for different mechanical model

I have two of the digital torque wrenches. I defaulted to another digital, but it's not necessary. I suspect that at 450 lb/ft, being off by 20 lb/ft probably isn't a big deal.

My 1/4" digital torque wrench was acquired used. Works great! I've tested it on my brother's torque meter and it's right on the money.

wattmatters · Apr 17, 2024

I'm not much of a mechanic. I guess I have little to torque about.

wattmatters · Apr 17, 2024

Hedges said:
Bit less, $650, for different mechanical model

And here's me thinking torque is cheap.

#40Fan · Apr 17, 2024

HRTKD said:
My brother is a Snap-On dealer, so I get a decent discount. But I just don't want to spend the money right now since I recently bought $600 of tools from him.

Three more payments and you'll get the sockets that go into that plastic case you bought.