Cordless Impact Wrench?
06-18-2008, 11:51 AM
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Yep...
Pep Boys sells an inexpensive Good Year racing impact wrench which, with a fully charged battery, will brake my lug nuts loose (Corvette torque is 100lbs.).
06-18-2008, 03:40 PM
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Makita BTW251 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2" Impact
Compact and light. 170 ft lbs
eg. http://www.toolbarn.com/product/makita/BTW251/
I have a Craftsman. The old tech battery is a joke, but when it's charged, it's damn strong.
ps. Avoid using an impact tool on the security bolt -- this means using a "breaker bar" (don't use the torque wrench to release lug nuts) to release the security bolt. And you might as well just buy four normal lug bolts and put the security bolts in the drawer.
Compact and light. 170 ft lbs
eg. http://www.toolbarn.com/product/makita/BTW251/
I have a Craftsman. The old tech battery is a joke, but when it's charged, it's damn strong.
ps. Avoid using an impact tool on the security bolt -- this means using a "breaker bar" (don't use the torque wrench to release lug nuts) to release the security bolt. And you might as well just buy four normal lug bolts and put the security bolts in the drawer.
06-19-2008, 02:04 AM
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On a whim I tried the 19.2v Harbor Freight model (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96448) which I got on sale for like $69 when I purchased it and was amazed at how effective it is. Easily breaks loose lugs torqued to 90ft lbs. I've used it for 2 years now and it never fails to miss a beat. Best tool money I've spent in a long time.
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06-23-2008, 04:08 PM
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+1 for the Milwaukee 28V lithium. This is my 3rd season with it and it is the best cordless power tool I have. No breaker bar needed to take bolts/nuts off.
When putting wheel bolts on (or nuts for my car with studs), I stop as soon as I hear the 2nd ratchet sound and tighten up very slightly with my torque wrench.
Amazon was the least expensive back when I bought mine but cost is in the mid- to high-300s with 2 batteries...
When putting wheel bolts on (or nuts for my car with studs), I stop as soon as I hear the 2nd ratchet sound and tighten up very slightly with my torque wrench.
Amazon was the least expensive back when I bought mine but cost is in the mid- to high-300s with 2 batteries...
06-23-2008, 07:33 PM
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Thanks guys! I just ordered the Harbor Freight one.
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02-25-2009, 06:50 PM
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how powerful of a cordless impact wrench do you need? Here is the 18v Milwaukee in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5Lra...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5Lra...eature=related
Last edited by lawjdc; 02-26-2009 at 12:39 AM.
02-25-2009, 07:19 PM
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LMAO, where can i buy one of those.
i plan to volunteer at track to change wheels....
i plan to volunteer at track to change wheels....
