LEXIVON 4 Inch Torque 2 26 22 6 LX 181 Reviews Summary

Build Quality and Durability

Pros:

• "As soon as I opened the box, I was surprised by how sturdy it felt."
• "A really good tool for the price paid. The markings are easy to read and set correctly."
• "Quality versatile torque wrench-Good weight showing quality but not too heavy- great fit- versatile use-great value for money."
• "It’s built and feels of high quality with a very nice case."
• "The construction of the wrench feels durable and the adjustment knob turns freely without any binding."
• "Looks and feels solid, good quality, numbers stand out."
• "The build quality is top-notch, and I can see it lasting for a long time without any issues."

Cons:

• "The torque adjustment handle is extremely wobbly, even after you tighten the thumbscrew down."
• "The adjustable handle locks up and becomes difficult to move."
• "The markings on the rotating adjuster are painted on, not sure how long that will last."
• "The scale for setting the adjustments are not lined up correctly."
• "It binds up when I turn the handle counterclockwise after unlocking it."
• "I didn’t like that it only had 24 teeth. It requires more movement to engage the ratchet."
• "I was looking forward to receiving Lexivon’s torque wrench after reading the wonderful reviews. But to my horror, the one I received was clearly a USED torque wrench."

Functionality and Performance

Pros:

• "For 35 bucks this is a bargain!"
• "If you need a budget TQ wrench that works, this is what you need."
• "The progression from hand tight to the 45 pounds I set seemed very consistent with all 40 blades, giving me the feeling that it was probably accurate."
• "Very nice product! This thing works perfectly as advertised, feels awesome with a very distinct click and feel when it gets to torque setting."
• "Great quality and great price! I love the range of torque it offers."
• "This is an inch/pound wrench good to 200 in.lb. which = 16.66 ft.lb... It will NOT take much effort to achieve the maximum torque value so go slow and steady. This wrench is perfectly accurate and works fine when used properly."
• "This torque wrench consistently provides accurate readings, giving me the peace of mind that I am tightening the bolts to the manufacturer's recommended specifications."

Cons:

• "However, a calibration showed it to click repeatedly at 89.7+-.3 ft-lb when the actual calibration device read 74.6 ft-lb."
• "Adjustable handle has excessive play... Locking nut at bottom does not fully lock handle at specified torque."
• "After setting foot/pound setting the indicator kept moving when tightening bolts."
• "On third bolt at 16ft lbs ended up breaking the bolt off in the engine because it failed to click."
• "The worst is that it passes through the 20 lbs. without clicking and kept tighten."
• "The readings were all over the place, inconsistent and often out of range."
• "I bought this torque wrench because I needed something in the range of 10 ftlbs to 50 ftlbs. I took it out of the case, adjusted it to 14 ftlbs and it never 'clicked'."

Customer Service and Support

Pros:

• "Customer service is outstanding."
• "Their customer service is excellent and they offer some sweet axes and hatchets too!"
• "I reached out to Lexivon and was responded to immediately."
• "Lexivon really stand behind their product and their Support Team are very eager to help resolve the problem. Thank you Lexivon Customer Service Support Team for all the help."
• "Following my original review, I located the vendor contact information. I sent them an email at about 6PM explaining my problem. I was surprised to receive a response about 20 minutes later."
• "They informed me they were sending a new one out to me, no charge."
• "Got one of these and after 3 months the locking collar wouldn’t lock. Messaged them via their website and within minutes they replied!"

Cons:

• "I’m trying to work with Lexivon for damages to the strut since I’m out $100 for trying this company out."
• "I couldn't find a phone number to call and ask for help. Their web site didn't furnish one but instead you are asked to fill out a form with all your information and they will get back with you."
• "I looked for a way to contact the company, but have had no luck."
• "I have been contacted by company on my original write up as I had a problem with returning wrench to lowest setting for storage after I dropped it."
• "The LEXIVON 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench that I received did not reliably click despite my slow and steady usage."
• "This $40 deal is gonna cost me $100s thanks to breaking a bolt during my first and only usage."
• "I reached out to support for instruction and they just replaced it for me."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "For 35 bucks this is a bargain!"
• "A really good tool for the price paid. The markings are easy to read and set correctly."
• "Quality versatile torque wrench-Good weight showing quality but not too heavy- great fit- versatile use-great value for money."
• "Great quality and great price! I love the range of torque it offers."
• "For the price and the calibration cert that comes with each wrench in very professional packaging, I don’t think they can be beat for a home mechanic."
• "Great product at a great price much needed add to my garage as I am always working / piddling in my garage or with my Corvette."
• "Quite a bargain at$35."

Cons:

• "I purchased this wrench in order to tighten the bolts on my water pump replacement job to a certain torque... Garbage product, will be returning, probably ended up costing me a thousand dollars."
• "I’m trying to work with Lexivon for damages to the strut since I’m out $100 for trying this company out."
• "Waste of money. I should have spent the extra $ and gotten something from a reliable manufacturer."
• "Complete waste of money and wouldn't recommend it to anyone."
• "This $40 deal is gonna cost me $100s thanks to breaking a bolt during my first and only usage."
• "What a waste of money. Bought less than 2 years ago. Used exactly 2 times."
• "This thing is a expensive liability. The first unit I ordered broke a bolt on my bike, twice."