Electrical Impact Wrenches
10-24-2005, 01:03 AM
#1
Electrical Impact Wrenches
What do you guys like out there? Snap ON, Crafstman, HarborFreights Chicago Tools, etc.
I saw a nice corded and cordless Harbor Freight with decent pricing.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46701
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=45252
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- ßaller
I saw a nice corded and cordless Harbor Freight with decent pricing.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46701
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=45252
Oh yeah, visit my website for alot of pics/vids of Maximas and others.
Please sign the guestbook if you stop by ;
http://www.gotnismo.net
- ßaller
10-24-2005, 09:46 AM
#5
I plan on purchasing
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...gln.0&MID=9876
good torque, I plan on usuing it for suspension, axle, and control arm. Should be more than enough to do the job.
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...gln.0&MID=9876
good torque, I plan on usuing it for suspension, axle, and control arm. Should be more than enough to do the job.
10-24-2005, 10:25 AM
#6
Interesting. I checked Home Depot's Canadian website and they only carry cordless models. Does anyone have a cordless one? I would think that the batteries would suck after a year of use like my Craftsmans.
10-24-2005, 10:59 AM
#9
Originally Posted by Larrio
I have the corded makita one 250 ft/lbs (IIRC)
Its nice to use however it is somewhat bulky and hard to use underneath the car at times
Its nice to use however it is somewhat bulky and hard to use underneath the car at times
I have had the same problem with mine...kinda hard to get under the car without jacking it up 3ft. in the air...besides that it's been a good investment,especially when you have no room for a air compressor....
10-24-2005, 02:45 PM
#12
Originally Posted by SEmy2K2go
I've been trying to figure out the difference between this and the dewat one, they are the same price but the dewat says the torque is in both forward and reverse, this one just has brute torque but it maybe forward only.
10-24-2005, 02:55 PM
#13
I believe that you do actually. I've been really impressed with it's performance, but as others have mentioned, they are a bit bulky. If you can get beyond that, they are a great sustitute for an air version. I'm glad I bought it. Definately a good investment if you think you'll use it often.
10-24-2005, 04:28 PM
#16
Originally Posted by Ladzio
Welcome from the past, Ladzio. I had no clue these exist. Definitely a must have. Will be looking out for Christmas deals.
Are they strong enough to brake axle nut loose?
Are they strong enough to brake axle nut loose?
I got mine from a bargain bin tool store for $60....I was a little worried that is was going to be a piece of crap,but so far i have had it for almost 2yrs and it has worked great, very tough...It has no problem breaking loose axle nuts...
10-24-2005, 04:47 PM
#18
10-24-2005, 04:49 PM
#19
Originally Posted by MyGreenMax94
I got mine from a bargain bin tool store for $60....I was a little worried that is was going to be a piece of crap,but so far i have had it for almost 2yrs and it has worked great, very tough...It has no problem breaking loose axle nuts...
I need one of these soon. Maybe this week
10-27-2005, 01:18 AM
#20
Damn, that Ridgid does have good torque rating. Something to change brake pads, rotors, and doing tire rotation. I am not sure if its necessary. I can't find any reviews of those chicago electric from harbor freight. I may have to go check out at home depot. Too bad Ridgid does not have a video clip of their tools demonstrating the power of their corded or cordless models. I think all companies should do that now with the web. I would rather like to hear more people whom had such items over time. I hear people really like their SnapOn. Then again, somebody said the $30 Walmart one was fine too for whatever it did.
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10-27-2005, 02:57 AM
#21
Cutler has a Snap-on cordless one, and it works well for normal suspension and wheel/tire swaps. I think that he paid a good amount for it, but it is useful. We used it this weekend because we were too lazy to hook up my big compressor when doing his rear suspension.
10-28-2005, 05:12 PM
#25
I have a crap-on 1/2 inch drive, 14 volt cordless electric impact. Cost a pretty penny(400 of 'em). I usually just use my air tools at work though. The snap-on electric gun is handy for wheel swaps at the autocross, it does fully torqued lug nuts w/ ease. I also have a 3/8" drive, 9.6V, Makita electric impact, now that thing is super handy! It's small, lightweight, has var. speed trigger, and does like 30-40 ft/lbs. I love it. great for anyhthing small, even for 14mm bolts.
I'm thinking of selling the snap-on impact, don't use it really at all any more at work, and I'm not autocrossing anymore. I had two batteries for it, but one went dead, won't charge. Gun, 1 batt, charger - $100 anybody?
I'm thinking of selling the snap-on impact, don't use it really at all any more at work, and I'm not autocrossing anymore. I had two batteries for it, but one went dead, won't charge. Gun, 1 batt, charger - $100 anybody?
10-28-2005, 06:19 PM
#26
Originally Posted by Dillbag
I have a crap-on 1/2 inch drive, 14 volt cordless electric impact. Cost a pretty penny(400 of 'em). I usually just use my air tools at work though. The snap-on electric gun is handy for wheel swaps at the autocross, it does fully torqued lug nuts w/ ease. I also have a 3/8" drive, 9.6V, Makita electric impact, now that thing is super handy! It's small, lightweight, has var. speed trigger, and does like 30-40 ft/lbs. I love it. great for anyhthing small, even for 14mm bolts.
I'm thinking of selling the snap-on impact, don't use it really at all any more at work, and I'm not autocrossing anymore. I had two batteries for it, but one went dead, won't charge. Gun, 1 batt, charger - $100 anybody?
I'm thinking of selling the snap-on impact, don't use it really at all any more at work, and I'm not autocrossing anymore. I had two batteries for it, but one went dead, won't charge. Gun, 1 batt, charger - $100 anybody?
10-28-2005, 09:00 PM
#27
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Ingersoll Rand makes the best impact wrenches you can buy, period. Snap-on and Matco both build their impacts primarily from Ingersoll components then stamp their name on there and charge like $100 more. My 1,000ft/lbs torque Ingersoll owns any other impact wrench I've ever used. My boss raves about it constantly as being "the absolute sickest most powerful gun in our shop." Even my Snap-on dealer admits that the Snap-on impact wrenches suck compared to the Ingersoll's. However if you're looking at air ratchets don't buy anything other than Snap-on's top of the line air ratchet (just under $400). I have one and any other air ratchet just doesn't cut it. And as for hand tools...definitely Snap-on all the way for me 
10-30-2005, 08:22 AM
#31
Originally Posted by ßaller
Damn, that Ridgid does have good torque rating. Something to change brake pads, rotors, and doing tire rotation. I am not sure if its necessary. I can't find any reviews of those chicago electric from harbor freight. I may have to go check out at home depot. Too bad Ridgid does not have a video clip of their tools demonstrating the power of their corded or cordless models. I think all companies should do that now with the web. I would rather like to hear more people whom had such items over time. I hear people really like their SnapOn. Then again, somebody said the $30 Walmart one was fine too for whatever it did.
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As a general rule of thumb, Harbor Freight = crap.
Their tools are cheap for a reason. I have bought several things pretty much with the intention of throwing them away after a few uses, and I did when they broke.
10-30-2005, 08:25 AM
#32
Right now, I can only think of 1 use for an impact tool: axle bolt, which's 174 - 231 lb/ft according to FSM. The other times I've considered using an impact tool was the starter bolts (changing clutch was my 1st big project on the car) and engine mounts (no space to use it).
I used a 1year old Makita 14.4 cordless (3month old battery, fully charged the night before) on the highest torque setting to get the axle nut off. Didn't work. Didn't wanna lug out the air compressor, so I used a 4' pipe on a 1/2" breaker bar. But I guess the Makita can be handy for smaller projects. I still get a bad feeling when it's used to install lug nuts.
Jae
I used a 1year old Makita 14.4 cordless (3month old battery, fully charged the night before) on the highest torque setting to get the axle nut off. Didn't work. Didn't wanna lug out the air compressor, so I used a 4' pipe on a 1/2" breaker bar. But I guess the Makita can be handy for smaller projects. I still get a bad feeling when it's used to install lug nuts.
Jae
10-30-2005, 01:26 PM
#33
Originally Posted by ThurzNite
The other times I've considered using an impact tool was the starter bolts (changing clutch was my 1st big project on the car) and engine mounts (no space to use it).
10-30-2005, 10:50 PM
#34
I was planning to buy one of the Harbor Freight electric impact wrenches in the next few weeks....but I am starting to think twice about what is said in this thread...
I am looking to buy something inexpensive that will get the job done....a DECENT electric impact wrench is what I'm looking for..it doesn't have to last forever...and it doesn't have to break bolts that are 300ftlbs....just something nice that will last me for awhile...any suggestions?
I am looking to buy something inexpensive that will get the job done....a DECENT electric impact wrench is what I'm looking for..it doesn't have to last forever...and it doesn't have to break bolts that are 300ftlbs....just something nice that will last me for awhile...any suggestions?
10-31-2005, 06:52 AM
#35
Originally Posted by steven88
I was planning to buy one of the Harbor Freight electric impact wrenches in the next few weeks....but I am starting to think twice about what is said in this thread...
I am looking to buy something inexpensive that will get the job done....a DECENT electric impact wrench is what I'm looking for..it doesn't have to last forever...and it doesn't have to break bolts that are 300ftlbs....just something nice that will last me for awhile...any suggestions?
I am looking to buy something inexpensive that will get the job done....a DECENT electric impact wrench is what I'm looking for..it doesn't have to last forever...and it doesn't have to break bolts that are 300ftlbs....just something nice that will last me for awhile...any suggestions?
10-31-2005, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by MDeezy
I plan on purchasing
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...gln.0&MID=9876
good torque, I plan on usuing it for suspension, axle, and control arm. Should be more than enough to do the job.
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...gln.0&MID=9876
good torque, I plan on usuing it for suspension, axle, and control arm. Should be more than enough to do the job.
10-31-2005, 12:14 PM
#37
$79 cordless @ HF
I know the topic is electric high-torque guns but just wanted to throw this out there if anybody is shopping. it does the 110lb strut knuckle bolts fine but it'll break on anything like an axle nut.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92798
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92798
10-31-2005, 02:56 PM
#38
Originally Posted by MDeezy
Just found out this weekend, Home depot has a rent a tool center, and I was told you can rent just about any tool. You could check them out and rent the dewalt impact wrench, or any other ones, use it bring it back. . . all free.
10-31-2005, 03:06 PM
#39
Originally Posted by 1FSTMAX
ingersoll rand 500ft/lbs air impact ownz...
How is it working with these things? I've never used one. I would think they could tear your arms off with all that power.
10-31-2005, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by crazy97
How is it working with these things? I've never used one. I would think they could tear your arms off with all that power.
I love my Ingersoll...1,000ft/lbs of torque owns
Buy off of ebay, the deals are incredible. My impact sells for $300 off the tool truck at work but I got the same gun BRAND NEW off ebay for $208 shipped