I’m trying to learn. So basically there is no sure way to fasten a fastener with an impact wrench, while ensuring you do not overtighten the fastener, unless you have about a foot of clearance over it? This seems really odd to me, so I figured I would ask.
Socket + torque limiting extension + torque wrench = Might need maybe a foot of clearance or more over the fastener.
I mean I know that there are low profile torque wrenches, but maybe a low profile impact ratchet would provide even more clearance, still would need a lot of clearance.
If there were torque limiting extensions that were like an inch or two in length, that would be great! But I don’t think they exist.
It would be costly to be the various torque limiting extensions, and a torque wrench would be far more economical. I’m not sure the time saved would be worth it over just using a ratchet and torque wrench. But maybe for someone who is a professional mechanic the time saved might be worth it.