What cordless impact wrench?
#1
Safety Car
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What cordless impact wrench?
I need a cordless impact for Christmas. What brand and power level is necessary for quick tire changes?
Thanks...
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#3
Safety Car
I'm looking at the same thing. If money is no object, I'd go for the Milwaukee, either 18v or 28v ones. They're pretty expensive though.
I think what I'm going to end up doing is getting a 19.2v one, 240ft-lbs max, from Harbor Freight. It's the Chicago Electric line, which are actually decent tools. And $80 on sale online right now, with free shipping on everything for the next week or so.
I think what I'm going to end up doing is getting a 19.2v one, 240ft-lbs max, from Harbor Freight. It's the Chicago Electric line, which are actually decent tools. And $80 on sale online right now, with free shipping on everything for the next week or so.
#4
Burning Brakes
I'm looking at the same thing. If money is no object, I'd go for the Milwaukee, either 18v or 28v ones. They're pretty expensive though.
I think what I'm going to end up doing is getting a 19.2v one, 240ft-lbs max, from Harbor Freight. It's the Chicago Electric line, which are actually decent tools. And $80 on sale online right now, with free shipping on everything for the next week or so.
I think what I'm going to end up doing is getting a 19.2v one, 240ft-lbs max, from Harbor Freight. It's the Chicago Electric line, which are actually decent tools. And $80 on sale online right now, with free shipping on everything for the next week or so.
Two friends of mine bought the HF Chicago Electric 19.2 volt unit, and it did not work for them. Did not hold a charge well and did not have enough torque to break the bolts loose. My 24v Goodyear lasts a whole weekend of racing and tire changes without a recharge, and has no problem breaking the bolts loose, even the ones on the Vette torqued to 100 ft.lbs.
If anyone knows of a good 24v replacement for the Goodyear, high quality unit, please post it.
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I have a 14.4V unit (from Mastercraft, only available in Canada)
It works well for one day of Autocross...no problems removing lugs torqued at 85-90 ft-lbs.
I don't think it would last a whole weekend of use though.
I would recommend getting something 18V or higher.
It works well for one day of Autocross...no problems removing lugs torqued at 85-90 ft-lbs.
I don't think it would last a whole weekend of use though.
I would recommend getting something 18V or higher.
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In addition, I'd only get one change out of a charge and it would barely even do that.
I too would like to know of a good replacement for the Goodyear impact wrench.
The only other option that I see is spending the big bucks on a name brand impact wrench.
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I didn't have any cordless tools previously, so for me getting something strong now will hopefully make them last for a long time... I never turn on the compressor now unless I need to put air in tires.
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I am ticked off if that goodyear one isn't sold anymore... I love mine...
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SO if I can find a solid replacement for the Goodyear 24V that's the ticket, otherwise buy a pricey Milwaukee which should last the weekend.
Makes sense. What are we talking about for the Milwaukee parts? Don't have time to shop right now, has anyone done the research yet?
I do have AC power at the track, but it would be nice if one battery lasted a weekend.
Does Bosch make a decent impact? I can get a discount on their stuff.
Thanks guys!
Makes sense. What are we talking about for the Milwaukee parts? Don't have time to shop right now, has anyone done the research yet?
I do have AC power at the track, but it would be nice if one battery lasted a weekend.
Does Bosch make a decent impact? I can get a discount on their stuff.
Thanks guys!
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Le Mans Master
Is anyone using the Ryobi? I have all my other battery tools using thier one+ battery and was wondering if that would be a good addition?
Nevermind - I looked at it this morning - its a 1/4" chuck.
Nevermind - I looked at it this morning - its a 1/4" chuck.
Last edited by jaa1992; 12-05-2008 at 01:41 PM. Reason: updated with research