1/2" Drive Torque Extension Orange 160 FT/LB 215 NM - Lock Technology LTI by Milton

The Lock Technology LTI by Milton LT1400BB 1/2" Drive Torque Extension is engineered to deliver consistent and precise 160 ft/lb (215 Nm) torque for critical fastening applications in demanding automotive and industrial service environments. This specialized torque stick ensures lug nuts and other vital fasteners are tightened accurately to OEM specifications, effectively preventing over-torquing risks such as stretched wheel studs, damaged lug nuts, and warped wheels. Its robust construction provides reliable performance for professional technicians seeking efficiency and accuracy in their work.

Key Features

• Consistent Torque Output: Pre-set to 160 ft/lb (215 Nm), this torque extension eliminates the need for manual adjustment, providing repeatable accuracy for every fastening without continuous monitoring.
• Damage Prevention Design: Its innovative torque-limiting design functions as a torsion device, flexing to absorb excess impact energy once the target torque is achieved, safeguarding wheel studs, hubs, aluminum wheels, and threads from damage caused by over-tightening.
• High-Visibility Identification: The bright orange finish allows for quick and easy identification of the 160 ft/lb rating, streamlining tool selection in busy shop environments.
• Professional-Grade Durability: Constructed from resilient chrome molybdenum spring steel, this torque extension is built to withstand the rigorous demands of daily impact wrench use in professional automotive tools and industrial settings.
• Enhanced Socket Retention: Features a secure socket retainer, making it ideal for use with both thin-wall and standard lug nut sockets while providing added protection for wheels, especially those with tight clearances.

Applications

The LT1400BB torque extension is an essential tool for professional technicians performing tire changes, rotations, and brake service on most domestic and import cars, light trucks, and SUVs. It is also ideal for fleet maintenance programs requiring consistent torque across numerous vehicles to uphold safety standards. Beyond automotive use, it finds utility in industrial and mechanical assembly tasks that specify a fixed 160 ft/lb (215 Nm) torque value, such as certain suspension bolts or equipment assembly.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Lock Technology LTI by Milton
• Model: LT1400BB
• Drive Size: 1/2"
• Preset Torque: 160 ft/lb (215 Nm)
• Color: Orange
• Weight: 1 lb
• Dimensions: 8.25" x 1" x 1"