Did not know that the wrench could be fit with different size fittings for different size nuts. When I went to put together a multi fit reese trailer hitch it had 3 different size nuts that needed to be tighten down to different torque settings. I called autozone as they have loaner tools and they said that all they had was a 1/2 inch one and not a 3/4 one, with them saying that I figured each torque wrench came in its on size as does just a common wrench.... Thanks for the info..

 

I have never used a tourqe wrench on a trailer ball. I just use a air wrench and
tourqe it down as far as it will go.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: watzupdog

Did not know that the wrench could be fit with different size fittings for different size nuts. When I went to put together a multi fit reese trailer hitch it had 3 different size nuts that needed to be tighten down to different torque settings. I called autozone as they have loaner tools and they said that all they had was a 1/2 inch one and not a 3/4 one, with them saying that I figured each torque wrench came in its on size as does just a common wrench.... Thanks for the info..</end quote></div>

Now that I can really believe. Makes me still laugh to think about it but I went to a local Autozone and ask the girl behind the counter where the fuses were. She gave me a look that can only be described as vacant and said "You'll have to go to a hardware store for those". Ask for the manager, he was gone for the day. Stopped in a few days later and talked to him. He said the turnover was horrible and it was impossible to hire good help with what they paid. If you want knowledgeable counter help I have had good luck at the NAPA stores in various areas and most CAPS stores are good. Schuck's, well it depends on the store you hit. Good luck and may I suggest you spend some time in a hardware store that sells tools. Most of the stuff is self explanatory.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: tencubed

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: watzupdog

may I suggest you spend some time in a hardware store that sells tools. Most of the stuff is self explanatory.</end quote></div>

As long as its not autozone....

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: booboobear

put a pipe wrench on the nut and crank it down until you cant tighten no more, i have never torqued a ball down with a torque wrench, I haul bobcat trailers, 12,000lbs enclosed trailer for my plumbing work, and a 30ft camper, plus small trailers</end quote></div>

agree, thats what i use and works fine.