The word “torque” simply means rotational force. If you have ever used a wrench to loosen nuts or bolts then you have applied torque. Pulling or pushing the wrench produces a turning force (torque) that loosens or tightens the fasteners. You apply less torque using your bare hands to turn a nut and more torque when using a wrench or tire iron because these tools increase your leverage.
Calculating Torque
When calculating torque, you need to remember that it is the measurement of turning force required to rotate an object around an axis. To calculate torque, we multiply the force (F) exerted by the lever arm (L). The lever arm is the perpendicular distance from the axis to the point at which you exert the force.
The formula is T = F * L; where F=force (in lbs.) and L= perpendicular distance of force area (in feet).
Common Torque Tools
When it comes to threaded fasteners such as bolts or nuts, most people assume that tighter is better. This is wrong as too much torque can lead to broken lug nuts, stripped threads and damaged studs. Under-torqued lugs nuts, on the other hand, can cause wheels to come loose when a car is moving. This is why a properly calibrated torque tool is valued for its precision and accuracy in controlling and measuring the torque applied to fasteners.
You are likely to have come across several torque tools from torque wrenches, ratchets and tire irons. These tools apply torque to varying degrees of accuracy and might be inadequate in some situations. When changing your tire, for instance, you might find it necessary to use a cheater bar to increase the torque required to loosen the lug nuts. This can be dangerous because the cheater bar can break the wrench or fly off, injuring you in the process.
Why You Need The Cheater Wrench
A heavy-duty torque multiplier like the Cheater Wrench is a safer, sturdier option. Torque multipliers are perfect for use anywhere there’s a high torque requirement such as when changing the lug nuts of your truck, tractor or RV.
The Cheater Wrench uses gears to amplify torque and can safely generate more than 2,500 ft. lbs. of torque. This tool is also easy to use since it comes with a variety of sockets to fit most lug nuts. All you have to do is find the right socket for your vehicle’s lug nuts, insert the shaft to this socket, then finally affix the handle to the input shaft. A few turns of the handle will loosen even the most stubborn nuts. You can also use the Cheater Wrench to return lug nuts to the same level of torque they were originally in.
The Cheater Wrench makes it easy and convenient for you to change your own tires on the road. Order yours today and start saving valuable time and money.