James NZ Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Hi guys, I have to replace a rear hub on the TD5 and rave tells me I need to torque it up to 490Nm and I don't have a torque wrench that big. I've tried hiring a 3/4" drive torque wrench but none of the hire companies have one. So I'm wondering how impoortant is it to torque it to that value? I have 1/2" drive wrenchs that go to 160Nm. Can I torque it up to 160 and then swing on a 3/4" 600mm bar? Any ideas? Cheers, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 a 6' scaffold pole and a spring balance - 60lbs pull at the end of the pole gives the required 360 lb ft . Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James NZ Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 Hi bear, thanks for the reply. As I don't have a 6' pipe but do have a shorter length I guess a 3' length at 120Ibs pull equals the same thing. Or I might just look for a longer pipe. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Yes that'd work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawl12 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 My body weight on the end of a 3 foot long 3/4 inch extendable socket wrench worked for me (I'd worked out the torque was almost spot on) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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