Which torque wrench for model y long range 20”

[kkim1107]

Hello I am trying to add caliper caps and I’m a girl that knows nothing about cars and first time using a jack and learning about lug nut /wrench and jacks.
Can some one help me if I should get an electrical lug removal? Also do I need to buy a wheel lock separately?

I purchased a 3 ton jack and the jack pads for Tesla.

Should I buy the electrical or just the power torque? Also is there a certain power I need to tighten the nuts after they are put on?

 

[Nikon201068]

I bought these to rotate MYLR tires and put on the brake caliper covers for my wife. Worked fine.

Neiko 00200A 1/2" Drive Extension Breaker Bar | 15" Length | Rotating Flex Head | CR-V Steel https://a.co/d/06DWlBA

EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrench, 10-150 ft/lb, 13.6-203.5 N/m https://a.co/d/dwFzr6Q

LEXIVON Impact Socket Set, 6 Total Lug Nut Size | Innovative Flip Socket Design Cover Most Commonly Inch & Metric Used Sizes | Cr-Mo Steel = Fully Impact Grade (LX-111) https://a.co/d/52xoYiL

 

[ngng]

Hello I am trying to add caliper caps and I’m a girl that knows nothing about cars and first time using a jack and learning about lug nut /wrench and jacks.
Can some one help me if I should get an electrical lug removal? Also do I need to buy a wheel lock separately?

I purchased a 3 ton jack and the jack pads for Tesla.

Should I buy the electrical or just the power torque? Also is there a certain power I need to tighten the nuts after they are put on?

You don't need any power tools if you're not planning on doing this often. You DO need to torque the wheel nuts. Find somebody local who can help you. It's not difficult, but it can cause you a world of trouble if you do it wrong. Stripped wheel studs, crashed cars, broken wheels, damage to others when your wheels fly off.

 

[kkim1107]

I’ve contacted multiple tire shops to help me install the caliper caps. They are charging 300-600

 

[kkim1107]

I bought these to rotate MYLR tires and put on the brake caliper covers for my wife. Worked fine.

Neiko 00200A 1/2" Drive Extension Breaker Bar | 15" Length | Rotating Flex Head | CR-V Steel https://a.co/d/06DWlBA

EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrench, 10-150 ft/lb, 13.6-203.5 N/m https://a.co/d/dwFzr6Q

LEXIVON Impact Socket Set, 6 Total Lug Nut Size | Innovative Flip Socket Design Cover Most Commonly Inch & Metric Used Sizes | Cr-Mo Steel = Fully Impact Grade (LX-111) Amazon.com

Awesome thank you for the links. I bought something similar like the drive click but do I need to set the bar to something on the numbers where the handles are?

I purchased a charged wireless lug nut remover but it would take off the nuts just seem like it was going around and around but not loosening the nuts so I probably will have to use the handheld

 

[jkdman123]

EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrench, 10-150 ft/lb, 13.6-203.5 N/m https://a.co/d/dwFzr6Q

I got this torque wrench too, but it doesn't work great for me. For example, if I set the torque to 129 ft/lbs (which is standard for all Teslas, I believe), and tighten it and it clicks, if I immediately go to another lug nut and start tightening, it won't click. I have to reverse the direction, rotate the socket in the opposite direction, then set the direction back to tighten and then it will click at the proper torque. I believe the click is supposed to reset any time pressure is off the socket. Mine doesn't do that.

 

[jkdman123]

but do I need to set the bar to something on the numbers where the handles are?

Yes. You set the torque using the gauge on the handle of the torque wrench. 129 ft/lbs is what is used to tighten lug nuts on stock wheels.

 

[Nikon201068]

Awesome thank you for the links. I bought something similar like the drive click but do I need to set the bar to something on the numbers where the handles are?

I purchased a charged wireless lug nut remover but it would take off the nuts just seem like it was going around and around but not loosening the nuts so I probably will have to use the handheld

For my wife's Tesla 2022 MYLR, it's 129 ft lbs. It's different for different cars. You can watch the video in this link on how to set the numbers https://a.co/d/dwFzr6Q > personally don't recommend using this torque wrench to loosen the nuts but only for tightening them to the recommended lbs.

I use this https://a.co/d/06DWlBA to loosen the nuts and tighten them, then finish it with the torque wrench.

Here's a sample of the video on how to install caliper covers for the Model Y

 

[Nikon201068]

I got this torque wrench too, but it doesn't work great for me. For example, if I set the torque to 129 ft/lbs (which is standard for all Teslas, I believe), and tighten it and it clicks, if I immediately go to another lug nut and start tightening, it won't click. I have to reverse the direction, rotate the socket in the opposite direction, then set the direction back to tighten and then it will click at the proper torque. I believe the click is supposed to reset any time pressure is off the socket. Mine doesn't do that.

Perhaps you got a faulty one.

 

[fholbert]

Hello I am trying to add caliper caps and I’m a girl that knows nothing about cars and first time using a jack and learning about lug nut /wrench and jacks.
Can some one help me if I should get an electrical lug removal? Also do I need to buy a wheel lock separately?

I purchased a 3 ton jack and the jack pads for Tesla.

Should I buy the electrical or just the power torque? Also is there a certain power I need to tighten the nuts after they are put on?

Do you live in Fullerton California? I ask because there is a spelling error.

If yes, Harbor Freight is your friend. Don‘t confuse an impact wrench with a torque wrench.

You don’t need an electric or air impact.

This will get the tires off and back on. Not sure what you need for the caps.

1/2 in. Drive SAE Socket Set, 16-Piece No, 3/8” won’t work.

1/2 in. Drive 25 in. Breaker Bar This gets the lug nuts loosened.

1/2 in. Drive 50-250 ft. lb. Click Torque Wrench DO NOT REMOVE THE LUG NUTS WITH THE TORQUE WRENCH.

 

[ATPMSD]

1/2 in. Drive SAE Socket Set, 16-Piece

According to the Model Y manual (page 222), the Lug Nut Socket Size is 21 mm, so you need a metric set that includes a 21 mm socket. Or just buy a 1/2“ 21 mm socket if you already have a Socket Set.

 

[fholbert]

According to the Model Y manual (page 222), the Lug Nut Socket Size is 21 mm, so you need a metric set that includes a 21 mm socket. Or just buy a 1/2“ 21 mm socket if you already have a Socket Set.

I don’t remember using a metric socket when I rotated my Austin built MY tires. Am I mistaken?

 

[ATPMSD]

I don’t remember using a metric socket when I rotated my Austin built MY tires. Am I mistaken?

All I can do is reference the manual. As you probably know SAE sizes are often close enough to the specified metric size to function satisfactorily, I have certainly used them interchangeably. But I suggest caution when doing this with a torque wrench as “bad” things can happen.

 

[Kairide]

To make things easier, buy an impact wrench, especially if you’ll be rotating your own tires. You won’t need a breaker bar if you have an impact wrench. You’ll then need a 1/2”, 21 mm socket and a 1/2” torque wrench that goes to at least 129 ft lbs.
Jack up one side of the car, take off all the lugs with the impact wrench. Then to put the tires back on use the impact wrench to tighten the lugs, then lower the car and torque to 129 ft lbs with the torque wrench.

 

[kkim1107]

Ok so when I’m adjusting to 129 am I setting to 0 and turning until get below 130?

 

[Kairide]

Ok so when I’m adjusting to 129 am I setting to 0 and turning until get below 130?

Turn to 120 and then adjust the other dial to 9.