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11-22-2000, 12:03 AM | #1 |
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12 VDC impact wrenches - any good?
I'm thinking of buying one for changing from summer tires to snows and back. I don't have an air compressor, so I thought this would be the way to go. I might also use it to change over from street ot auto-x rubber. Any opinions?
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11-22-2000, 12:11 AM | #2 |
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I was thinking about this as well (though I'm thinking about air tools now too), but I saw one on Harbor Freight's site for like $35-40 just last week. Sounds interesting, but not sure it has the torque. Anyone?
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11-22-2000, 12:17 AM | #3 |
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I've seen quite a few guys using em at autoxes. Still would be best to tighten with a torque wrench anyway, so it doesn't need to provide so much torque.
It should be able to do wheels, not sure about suspension bits. |
11-22-2000, 12:46 AM | #4 |
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what brand/model? What the max torque rating?
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11-22-2000, 01:21 AM | #5 |
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So far the only one I've seen is from JC Whitney:
REVERSIBLE 1/2"DRIVE 12-VOLT IMPACT WRENCH KIT Delivers up to 250 ft.-lbs. of torque, yet is so much easier to use than a lug wrench Built-in light for night use Perfect for road emergencies…simply plugs into cigarette lighter receptacle or clamps directly to 12-volt battery Tool loosens/tightens each lug nut in seconds. Also great for shop jobs—rotating tires, inspecting brakes, removing bolts, etc. Unique torquing action allows 12-volt impact wrench to generate the torque and power of an air-powered wrench! Motor spins until it reaches maximum speed, then internal clutch automatically engages and nut is tightened/loosened. Industrial-grade plastic housing. Easy-grip handle with trigger switch. Weighs less than 5 lbs. Kit includes 13-ft. power cord with lighter plug, battery adapter with alligator clips, sockets to fit all sizes of lug nuts, gloves, molded plastic carrying case and instructions. 12-volt Impact Wrench Kit WAS $64.99 Kit 49.99 Copyright © 1999, J.C. Whitney, Inc. |
11-22-2000, 04:49 AM | #6 |
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Good price. Quality?? But if you keep it for just the occasional use it would do. Good find Jeebs.
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11-22-2000, 07:48 AM | #7 |
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Problem is shipping gonna be another 15 bucks or so, so I'd like to find one at a local store. AutoZone didn't have any - maybe WalMart or NAPA
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11-22-2000, 07:53 AM | #8 |
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The cheap ones (that run off your cigarette lighter) suck. I got one from Brookstone for $50-60. It's like an impact wrench with about 1 sec between each feeble impact. Unusable.
However, if you're serious, spend [edit: make that $180] on one from Makita that uses a NiMH battery. All the WRC teams use them, so they must work pretty well. [This message has been edited by Jon Bogert (edited November 22, 2000).] |
11-22-2000, 08:31 AM | #9 |
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Wow, that Makita looks pretty sweet compared to the cigarette lighter models. I'll have to see about getting one...
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11-22-2000, 08:40 AM | #10 |
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I just brough one in Canadian Tire (I'm Canadian) last month, it is a wall plug impact gun, it works fine and it use as the same as Snap-on design. (1/2" Impact Wrench, AC/DC 7.5 amps, max. torque 240 lb.ft.)
It cost about $130 cad. After you buy the gun, all you needs is get yourself a set of Deep impact sockets!! |
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