Model Fit
More Range For Higher-Torque Fasteners
A 1/2-inch drive and 25-250 ft-lb clockwise range suit higher specified torque jobs. Check room for the 25-inch wrench before choosing it.
- 25-250 ft-lbtorque range
- 25 incheslength
- 1/2 inchdrive
1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench 25-250 Ft-Lb/33.9-338.9 Nm (LX-184)
Sale price
$99.97
Regular price
$116.97
Overview
LX-184 is a 1/2-inch drive torque wrench covering 25-250 ft-lb clockwise, with a 25-inch length. It suits wheel, axle or hitch fasteners when their specified torque and access fit; small bolts below 25 ft-lb require a lower-range tool.
Key Advantages
Settings
Read The Scale For This Model
The micrometer uses 2.5 ft-lb steps, approximately 3.39 Nm. Read the two scales deliberately when a specification falls between the larger body marks.
Care
Protect The Setting Between Jobs
Return to 25 ft-lb after use and keep the wrench clean and dry. Do not wind below this minimum.
In The Box
Wrench, Case And Calibration Certificate
LX-184 includes the long wrench, hard storage case and calibration certificate. Supply a 1/2-inch drive socket that fits the fastener.
Will it fit the job?
Match the required torque, measurement direction, square drive and working space to the equipment specification.
| Job or attachment | Works | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Truck wheel, axle and RV hitch fasteners | Yes, when specification fits | Clockwise tightening within 25-250 ft-lb; follow the equipment maker's torque value. |
| 1/2-inch drive sockets | Yes | Match the socket opening to the fastener and allow space for the wrench. |
| 3/8-inch drive sockets | No direct fit | Match the square drive rather than the socket opening size. |
| Fasteners below 25 ft-lb | No | Use a lower-range torque tool. |
| Fasteners above 250 ft-lb | No | Use a higher-range torque tool. |
| Left-hand threaded fasteners | No calibrated reverse tightening | Reversible ratchet does not provide calibrated counterclockwise measurement. |
| Stuck fasteners and added leverage | No | Do not use as a breaker bar or add leverage devices. |
Tech Specs
- Square drive
- 1/2 inch
- Torque range
- 25-250 ft-lb; 33.9-338.9 Nm
- Measurement direction
- Clockwise
- Accuracy claim
- +/-4% clockwise; supplied pre-calibrated
- Micrometer increment
- 2.5 ft-lb (approximately 3.39 Nm)
- Length
- 25 inches
- Ratchet
- Reversible; 24 teeth
- Ratchet material
- Chrome vanadium alloy steel
- Finish
- Electro-Black
- Storage setting
- 25 ft-lb, never below minimum
- Included items
- Wrench, hard storage case, calibration certificate
- Warranty
- 12 months standard; 24 months when you register online within 90 days of purchase. Commercial: 12 months; industrial excluded; recalibration excluded.
- Product weight
- 5.5 lb
- Country of origin
- Taiwan
Questions
Can it tighten truck wheel lug nuts?
Check your truck's wheel specification against 25-250 ft-lb clockwise. LX-184 has a 1/2-inch drive and a 25-inch length; wheel brand or truck size alone does not supply the correct lug-nut setting.
Will it cover a 217 ft-lb axle-nut specification?
217 ft-lb lies inside LX-184's 25-250 ft-lb range. Confirm clockwise tightening, the correct 1/2-inch drive socket and the vehicle's procedure for your axle.
Can I use it on RV hitch bolts?
RV hitch or wheel work fits only where the component maker calls for clockwise torque from 25 to 250 ft-lb. Allow room for the 25-inch wrench and match the socket; there is no universal RV hitch value in the product specification.
Will my 1/2-inch impact sockets attach?
A socket with a 1/2-inch square-drive recess matches LX-184 directly. Confirm its opening fits the actual bolt or nut. The socket's impact rating does not make this manually operated measuring wrench an impact tool.
Can I use it for a small bolt specified at 15 ft-lb?
15 ft-lb is below the LX-184 minimum of 25 ft-lb. Choose a lower-range wrench for that small-fastener job instead of assuming the 250 ft-lb ceiling means it covers every lower value.
Does the reverse lever permit measured left-hand tightening?
For LX-184, the reverse lever changes ratcheting direction only. Its calibrated torque measurement is clockwise, so a left-hand thread needing counterclockwise torque is outside the measuring function.
Are the handle markings in 1 ft-lb steps?
No. LX-184 adjusts in 2.5 ft-lb micrometer increments, approximately 3.39 Nm. A buyer seeking whole-pound divisions should compare the actual increment rather than read the printed marks as 1 ft-lb.
Is 250 ft-lb within its usable range?
250 ft-lb is the LX-184 maximum. It can be selected for a matching clockwise job whose own specification reaches that value; do not exceed it.
What is the metric torque interval?
LX-184's Nm range is 33.9-338.9. The body carries dual ft-lb/Nm scales; calculate the main and micrometer reading using the increment, rather than replacing a ft-lb number with the same number of Nm.
Will the click protect the bolt if I keep pulling?
Continuing to pull after LX-184's click can over-tighten the fastener and harm its mechanism. At the first click or impulse, release force. The signal identifies the setting; it does not provide an automatic clutch shutoff.
Can the long handle be used as a breaker bar?
The 25-inch handle is not permission for breaker-bar use. Do not use LX-184 to free stuck fasteners or add leverage devices.
Is the accuracy independently proven by customer ratings?
LX-184 is supplied with a stated +/-4% accuracy claim and calibration certificate. Use calibration documentation that meets your workplace's requirements to assess accuracy.
When should I choose LX-184 rather than LX-183?
Both use a 1/2-inch drive and measure clockwise. LX-184 covers 25-250 ft-lb with a 25-inch length; LX-183 covers 10-150 ft-lb and is 17 inches long. Choose the larger range for a job above 150 ft-lb, or the lower minimum when needed.
Is a NIST-traceable certificate guaranteed?
LX-184 includes a calibration certificate. Confirm NIST traceability or accreditation with Lexivon before purchase if your work requires it.
Is it at least 25 inches long?
LX-184 is 25 inches long. If your procurement or access requirement has an exact dimensional cutoff, confirm the current tool's physical measurement before ordering.
Does the locking knob need pliers to hold the setting?
No. Set and lock LX-184 by hand only. Do not use pliers or other tools on the bottom knob. Contact Lexivon if the lock is stiff or will not hold the setting.
Does the package include a socket set?
LX-184 includes the long wrench, hard storage case and calibration certificate. Select a 1/2-inch drive socket that fits the fastener separately.
Does LX-184 have lifetime coverage?
12 months standard; 24 months when you register online within 90 days of purchase. Commercial use cannot extend past 12 months, industrial use is excluded and coverage is for defects.
How do I set a 120 ft-lb reading?
Release the LX-184 bottom knob, align the main scale at 100 ft-lb and the micrometer at zero, then rotate to the 20 mark. Hand-snug the knob and recheck: 100 plus 20 is 120 ft-lb.
What if the handle moves while I tighten the locking knob?
Stop if the LX-184 setting moves or binds while locking. Contact Lexivon for assessment and provide the requested details of the fault. They can evaluate assistance options; a past replacement does not guarantee the same outcome for every complaint.
Can I put fallen internal parts back and continue using it?
Stop using LX-184 if internal parts have come out or operation changes after reassembly. Contact Lexivon for assessment before relying on an improvised repair for torque measurement.
What should the scale show in the storage case?
LX-184 should show 25 ft-lb on the main scale and zero on the micrometer while stored. This is its lowest marked setting. Do not wind below 25 ft-lb to unload it further.
How should I care for a wrench used only occasionally?
After long LX-184 inactivity, operate it several times at a low setting before work. Keep it dry, wipe it with a lint-free cloth and avoid immersion. The case is for clean storage, not proof that calibration survives every accident.
Does Lexivon recalibrate LX-184 after shop use?
Lexivon does not provide calibration services or recommend self-calibration. Choose a laboratory you or your company trust. With low-setting storage in an appropriate environment, expected accuracy is 5,000 clicks, about two years. Recalibration is excluded from warranty coverage.