Electric impact wrenches

[DrMoab]

Has anybody had any sucess with these?

If so what brands?

I was thinking it could be a killer tool to take to the junkyards. Not to mention just to keep in the back of the heep.

 

[DansGreyMj]

ive never had one but ive seen guys at the yard use them and it made me wish i had one, they r kinda pricy though

 

[Dirt]

I have the 14.4 V Makita 3/8 impact. Great tool to have man. When I do interior work on a vehicle I only us it. It won't loosen rusted ass suspension component bolts. It will tighten them though.

You might wanna try a 1/2'' drive one though. I hear they're badass.

 

[MENEZES]

Funny cause im lookin through my harbor freight catalog and i see a 1/2 inch 7 amp 110 V 240 ft. lbs impact wrench for 60 bucks. All i know is that it would be a lot whole lot better than dealing with rusty bolts and manual labor. I also see an 18 volt 1/2 inch cordless Impact wrench for 299.99.

 

[Kittrell]

It won't loosen rusted ass suspension component bolts.

Ditto, rented one of the back in the day, putting a lift on a '90 XJ. The Leaf springs bolts just laughed at us.

 

[DrMoab]

Ditto, rented one of the back in the day, putting a lift on a '90 XJ. The Leaf springs bolts just laughed at us.

Leaf spring bolts will laugh at a 5 foot breaker bar too though.

Even a good air impact won't break everything loose and I am full aware that they aren't as good (if they were you wouldn't see any air impacts)

I was just looking for something to make junk yard jobs go a little faster.

 

[Dirt]

Funny cause im lookin through my harbor freight catalog and i see a 1/2 inch 7 amp 110 V 240 ft. lbs impact wrench for 60 bucks. All i know is that it would be a lot whole lot better than dealing with rusty bolts and manual labor. I also see an 18 volt 1/2 inch cordless Impact wrench for 299.99.

STEP AWAY FROM THE HARBOR FREIGHT CATALOGUE!!!

 

[GSequoia]

I was just looking for something to make junk yard jobs go a little faster.

CO2 + Air Impact.

Works GREAT.

 

[Kittrell]

Leaf spring bolts will laugh at a 5 foot breaker bar too though.

We ended up putting a tire iron on it, a jackstand underneath the iron. Then an Offensive Lineman jumped on the tire iron until the bitch broke loose..........

 

[5-90]

Funny cause im lookin through my harbor freight catalog and i see a 1/2 inch 7 amp 110 V 240 ft. lbs impact wrench for 60 bucks. All i know is that it would be a lot whole lot better than dealing with rusty bolts and manual labor. I also see an 18 volt 1/2 inch cordless Impact wrench for 299.99.

After bending a C-frame Ball Joint Press, I won't get anything from HF that has anything to do with more than my own weight (250#.)

I certainly won't get power tools from them, unless I actually recognise the brand!

Having said that, I've been eyeing Makita's 14.4VDC cordless impact for a little while - I already have a couple other 14.4VDC tools, and I do like to keep my logistical train tidy...

5-90

 

[Dirt]

For junkyard jobs. You're gonna love it. Make sure to bring your breaker bar though.

 

[OT]

Snap-on, baby.
They've perfected the electric rechargable impact.

 

[Kittrell]

After bending a C-frame Ball Joint Press, I won't get anything from HF that has anything to do with more than my own weight (250#.)

5-90

I've completely busted one of those, and severely bent another. Definitely not their best tool set.................:explosion

 

[5-90]

Snap-on, baby.
They've perfected the electric rechargable impact.

I know - but there are two small issues...
1) Lack of disposable/discretionary income. Snap-On ain't cheap...
2) Logistical train. I already have a batch of Makits 9.6VDC "stick" tools and 14.4VDC "pack" tools. Be a pain to convert everything, y'know?

5-90

 

[Dirt]

After bending a C-frame Ball Joint Press, I won't get anything from HF that has anything to do with more than my own weight (250#.)

I certainly won't get power tools from them, unless I actually recognise the brand!

Having said that, I've been eyeing Makita's 14.4VDC cordless impact for a little while - I already have a couple other 14.4VDC tools, and I do like to keep my logistical train tidy...

5-90

I've also seen good things with Matco's 14.4. I got the Makita because they were doing a package deal with a drill, impact, light ,bag, and charger w/ two batteries.

I don't regret the Makita at all though. Probably better overall anyhow.

 

[MENEZES]

can i read the catalog on the toilet atleast?

 

[Dirt]

Snap-on, baby.
They've perfected the electric rechargable impact.

They don't make a 3/8'' do they? :dunno:

 

[DrMoab]

Snap-on, baby.
They've perfected the electric rechargable impact.

lemme guess....$1000.00?

But at least their warranty is good.:confused1

 

[0313]

What about the 12v ones you see at truck stops? I have seen a few of them, they range from $30-$60. Was wondering how they worked too.

 

[OT]

They don't make a 3/8'' do they? :dunno:

The snap-on website has a problem bringing it up.
Maybe they stopped making them?

Here's a used one I found:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320005947207&category=82261