Portable impact wrench options
07-14-2011, 05:49 PM
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Portable impact wrench options
I posted this question on Cup discussion area but not too many people visit there. I will ask here and get your feedback
Change tires can be a PITA with my CL wheel. I am looking for an impact wrench that can quickly take the center lock on and off much like what race team use. The center lock spec on my Cup is about 340 ft lbs. I found some portable impact wrench made by Milwaukee and they offer torque from 325 ft lbs to 450 ft lbs. Any suggestions?
Change tires can be a PITA with my CL wheel. I am looking for an impact wrench that can quickly take the center lock on and off much like what race team use. The center lock spec on my Cup is about 340 ft lbs. I found some portable impact wrench made by Milwaukee and they offer torque from 325 ft lbs to 450 ft lbs. Any suggestions?
07-14-2011, 05:52 PM
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I have had two different Snap On impact wrenches over the years. The original 12V is still in operation today for some of the lighter duty stuff. The newest 18V has replaced it for the heavy duty stuff for the simple reason of needing more power and the battery will last longer. It is one of the more expensive impact guns but I have had zero issues with both of the ones I have owned.
07-14-2011, 06:01 PM
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I have had two different Snap On impact wrenches over the years. The original 12V is still in operation today for some of the lighter duty stuff. The newest 18V has replaced it for the heavy duty stuff for the simple reason of needing more power and the battery will last longer. It is one of the more expensive impact guns but I have had zero issues with both of the ones I have owned.
I have wrist of steel after driving squential
07-14-2011, 06:05 PM
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Sadly, I don't think there's a good solution short of a nitrogen tank to take off the steel centerlocks. You could break all four with a bar and then spin them off with a small battery operated impact wrench, but I've not heard of one that delivers the muscle.
The most I could suggest is ordering one from somewhere like Amazon with a liberal satisfaction guarantee -- if you get the beefiest Milwaukee could finally do the trick. At 450 ft-lb ... and $700 ... but Amzn has it for $350 or $300 for refurb and "warehouse like new" so that might be viable.
They're also insanely noisy, so get some ear protection. : )
The most I could suggest is ordering one from somewhere like Amazon with a liberal satisfaction guarantee -- if you get the beefiest Milwaukee could finally do the trick. At 450 ft-lb ... and $700 ... but Amzn has it for $350 or $300 for refurb and "warehouse like new" so that might be viable.
They're also insanely noisy, so get some ear protection. : )
07-14-2011, 06:09 PM
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Sadly, I don't think there's a good solution short of a nitrogen tank to take off the steel centerlocks. You could break all four with a bar and then spin them off with a small battery operated impact wrench, but I've not heard of one that delivers the muscle.
The most I could suggest is ordering one from somewhere like Amazon with a liberal satisfaction guarantee -- if you get the beefiest Milwaukee could finally do the trick. At 450 ft-lb ... and $700 ... but Amzn has it for $350 or $300 for refurb and "warehouse like new" so that might be viable.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...impact+2662-22
They're also insanely noisy, so get some ear protection. : )
The most I could suggest is ordering one from somewhere like Amazon with a liberal satisfaction guarantee -- if you get the beefiest Milwaukee could finally do the trick. At 450 ft-lb ... and $700 ... but Amzn has it for $350 or $300 for refurb and "warehouse like new" so that might be viable.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...impact+2662-22
They're also insanely noisy, so get some ear protection. : )
07-14-2011, 06:33 PM
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I can tell you this, my battery impact is good to 280ft/lbs and struggles to break off my bolts torqued at 100-105. You really need to let it do the work. At home I have a battery impact that is good to 450 and will do it no problem. Those center locks are so friggen tight I think a gun at 450 will still not be enough.
Good luck!
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07-14-2011, 06:51 PM
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Miky you will need air tools for what you want to do.
The advertised max torque from cordless impact wrenches is a peak figure, and hardly a honest one. A 450 ft/lbs cordless won't break loose your CL nuts, you'll need something that advertises 800+ and I don't think there is any.
If you carry a small air tank with its gas/electric compressor, you can run your air tools from the trailer, ALMS style.
I don't like to break loose my lug bolts or lug nuts with the impact wrench, wears out the threads with time.
I would use a breaker bar and do 1/2 turn at all corners when switching tires, then use a regular cordless drill or light torque impact wrench to remove/reinstall the nuts. The tight with the torque wrench once again.
The advertised max torque from cordless impact wrenches is a peak figure, and hardly a honest one. A 450 ft/lbs cordless won't break loose your CL nuts, you'll need something that advertises 800+ and I don't think there is any.
If you carry a small air tank with its gas/electric compressor, you can run your air tools from the trailer, ALMS style.
I don't like to break loose my lug bolts or lug nuts with the impact wrench, wears out the threads with time.
I would use a breaker bar and do 1/2 turn at all corners when switching tires, then use a regular cordless drill or light torque impact wrench to remove/reinstall the nuts. The tight with the torque wrench once again.
07-14-2011, 08:32 PM
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I could never break the center nut loose with my 18v Snap On, nor could any of my cup friends. I ran 2-300cu.ft. N-tanks in my trailer when I had my cup. One was used with a high capacy regulator and a 500lb. Gorilla hose by Goodyear solely for air shocks. The other with a standard regulator ran my Ingersol-Rand impact wrench and the air chuck. 150lbs. of pressure loosens 350lb. center locks easily....
07-15-2011, 01:00 AM
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I can tell you this, my battery impact is good to 280ft/lbs and struggles to break off my bolts torqued at 100-105. You really need to let it do the work. At home I have a battery impact that is good to 450 and will do it no problem. Those center locks are so friggen tight I think a gun at 450 will still not be enough.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Miky you will need air tools for what you want to do.
The advertised max torque from cordless impact wrenches is a peak figure, and hardly a honest one. A 450 ft/lbs cordless won't break loose your CL nuts, you'll need something that advertises 800+ and I don't think there is any.
If you carry a small air tank with its gas/electric compressor, you can run your air tools from the trailer, ALMS style.
I don't like to break loose my lug bolts or lug nuts with the impact wrench, wears out the threads with time.
I would use a breaker bar and do 1/2 turn at all corners when switching tires, then use a regular cordless drill or light torque impact wrench to remove/reinstall the nuts. The tight with the torque wrench once again.
The advertised max torque from cordless impact wrenches is a peak figure, and hardly a honest one. A 450 ft/lbs cordless won't break loose your CL nuts, you'll need something that advertises 800+ and I don't think there is any.
If you carry a small air tank with its gas/electric compressor, you can run your air tools from the trailer, ALMS style.
I don't like to break loose my lug bolts or lug nuts with the impact wrench, wears out the threads with time.
I would use a breaker bar and do 1/2 turn at all corners when switching tires, then use a regular cordless drill or light torque impact wrench to remove/reinstall the nuts. The tight with the torque wrench once again.
That was the first video I found by google impact wrench
I could never break the center nut loose with my 18v Snap On, nor could any of my cup friends. I ran 2-300cu.ft. N-tanks in my trailer when I had my cup. One was used with a high capacy regulator and a 500lb. Gorilla hose by Goodyear solely for air shocks. The other with a standard regulator ran my Ingersol-Rand impact wrench and the air chuck. 150lbs. of pressure loosens 350lb. center locks easily....
07-15-2011, 01:28 AM
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My 300 tanks are about 5ft tall and 8" diameter. I get mine filled at Airgas but there's many "gas shops" around. It's usually around $30 for a full exchange tank. If you're not bleeding and filling tires a tank dedicated to air shocks and a impact wrench could easily last 6-9 months....
