Subject	Looking into an Impact Wrench...Need Input
Posted by	MAD_96TT(MO) on February 03, 2008 at 8:37 PM
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Message	I am going to be doing some DIY stuff in the near future and figured it would be a good idea to invest in an air compressor and impact wrench. I don't know a whole lot about impact wrenches/air compressors, so I was wondering: What do most of you guys use? What is a recommended torque range for general automotive work? What is a good maximum PSI? Is there a brand that some of you guys prefer over others? If you guys have any other suggestions that I am not thinking of, it would be greatly appreciated. I am not looking to spend a fortune, but I do want a quality setup. Thanks. Z's Kick Ass!! Boost - It's An Addiction!
Follow Ups	Looking into an Impact Wrench...Need Input - MAD_96TT(MO) 20:37:53 02/03/08 Welcome to TT.net! - SactoTodd 21:35:54 02/03/08 Search sucks Todd, You should know that by now (n/m) - Mike(La Canada) 21:40:10 02/03/08 I just tried a few terms, all sorts of info. (n/m) - SactoTodd 21:48:14 02/03/08 yeah from 05 (n/m) - Mike(La Canada) 22:17:05 02/03/08 Lies. (n/m) - Kenny 22:12:21 02/03/08 What power are you running to the compressor? - J-Mart 21:37:36 02/03/08 2nd the IR. Indestructible and very powerful. (n/m) - jmw23712 21:40:57 02/03/08 3rd. Buy that one and be done with it. (n/m) - jcieslik 21:45:41 02/03/08 Thanks, that IR sounds like a good product. - MAD_96TT(MO) 22:18:23 02/03/08 Just make sure what you run it off of has ample amps. - J-Mart 23:38:29 02/03/08 Thanks for your help. (n/m) - MAD_96TT(MO) 23:44:49 02/03/08 Harbor Freight... - scottyfender 21:45:35 02/03/08 Their impack is ok. I did have one break on me after a few - ShakaShaun(Denver) 21:47:32 02/03/08 here you go - aliaZ 22:35:00 02/03/08 wrd (n/m) - Guapo 22:46:28 02/03/08 I have had my IR231 for at least 15 years. - Spddracer 22:48:18 02/03/08 Sounds pretty reliable, and the price doesn't sound bad . - MAD_96TT(MO) 23:34:13 02/03/08 IR hands down. - whitepearlz 22:49:37 02/03/08 What model is that air compressor? (n/m) - MAD_96TT(MO) 23:42:27 02/03/08 Pictures shows Craftsman. (n/m) - AZHeat 09:07:19 02/04/08 i have the same compressor... - apudapus 19:43:23 02/04/08 I'd look into going cordless... - Z1rider 23:28:00 02/03/08 I still havn't bought one of those (n/m) - collegeboy 23:57:27 02/03/08 Question regarding Air Compressors - ZXRider(SoCal) 00:00:25 02/04/08 The air pressure is not really a concern. - J-Mart 00:23:49 02/04/08 One other thing worth discussing in this thread - - J-Mart 00:30:12 02/04/08 Well I bought my tank used - ZXRider(SoCal) 01:40:19 02/04/08 It wouldn't hurt to. (n/m) - J-Mart 01:48:13 02/04/08 Check the bottom of the tank. There should be a valve - olyar15 15:33:17 02/04/08 dw059 (n/m) - maglito 00:14:42 02/04/08 Re: dw059 - collegeboy 00:40:08 02/04/08 Quality Powder Coating - maglito 00:50:40 02/04/08 get a nice cordless, at least 14.4v or more - Tennyson (ATL) 04:09:47 02/04/08 If you do any trackdays, or racing, I agree cordless. (n/m) - Turnerscasa (Dallas) 05:46:01 02/04/08 or roadtrips. Ive carried an 18v DeWalt impact for years. (n/m) - Ballistic 07:21:21 02/04/08 might be ok for lug nuts, but that's about it - aliaZ 08:13:28 02/04/08 What the pro's use now.. - Z1rider 10:22:29 02/04/08 I doubt that would be enough for a harmonic balancer bolt (n/m) - aliaZ 11:03:54 02/04/08 Re: I doubt that would be enough for a harmonic balancer bolt - Z1rider 11:35:25 02/04/08 are you speaking from experience? - aliaZ 12:04:06 02/04/08 the Snap-On is too long - aliaZ 12:19:09 02/04/08 2nd. I tried this and they don't break the tough ones loose - Yoshi 11:25:44 02/04/08
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