Recommended tools help
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Recommended tools help
Now that I have my Quick Jack, I want to swap wheels/tires from time to time. Can anyone suggest a reasonable electric impact gun and socket?
Preferably a socket that provides less damage to the lug nuts...
I am going with the Z06 repro wheels (black chrome) from DocZ-1stratecorvetteparts.com
Preferably a socket that provides less damage to the lug nuts...
I am going with the Z06 repro wheels (black chrome) from DocZ-1stratecorvetteparts.com
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Racer
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I use a DeWalt 20 volt cordless. However, I always break lug nuts loose with a breaker bar before I use the impact. Best thing about the cordless is you can take it anywhere without needing to stretch a cord.
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Racer
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I use a DeWalt 20 volt cordless. However, I always break lug nuts loose with a breaker bar before I use the impact. Best thing about the cordless is you can take it anywhere without needing to stretch a cord.
I am sure someone on here has a better recommendation for a socket - I use one from Harbor Freight which has worked well for many years. Assuming you have a torque wrench, three of these make the job easier: http://www.reverselogic.us/lug-bolt-guides.html
Drifting
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I have a Rockwell cordless impact gun
Whatever impact tool you buy, also look at Reverse Logic lug nut guide tools too. A great addition to anyone's garage that re & re wheels around large, delicate rotors and calipers.
Oops, SWT 86 beat me!
Whatever impact tool you buy, also look at Reverse Logic lug nut guide tools too. A great addition to anyone's garage that re & re wheels around large, delicate rotors and calipers.
Oops, SWT 86 beat me!
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I am sure someone on here has a better recommendation for a socket - I use one from Harbor Freight which has worked well for many years. Assuming you have a torque wrench, three of these make the job easier: http://www.reverselogic.us/lug-bolt-guides.html
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St. Jude Donor '15
It's the m12 x 1.5 threaded:
http://www.reverselogic.us/shop.html...tegory=4643105
They carry longer ones now, but I didn't see them. I've been using these since I got my ride seven months ago, they work great.
http://www.reverselogic.us/shop.html...tegory=4643105
They carry longer ones now, but I didn't see them. I've been using these since I got my ride seven months ago, they work great.
Racer
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I bought this little set of deep sockets for wheel removal on any of my cars. They have thin walls to fit inside the Corvette wheels and a protective plastic outer sleeve, so you don't scratch your wheels. They work great.
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PS: Funny, just googled as I suggested and found an old post I made! Found the Porsche website and the price is $35! Not supposed to quote non vendor websites but since I don't know of any that sell it here it is: http://www.vertexauto.com/ShowItem/4...ty%20Tool.aspx
Might click on some other pics and you may find it cheaper. But compared to the many advertised that say protective, all those I found has plastic on the outside!
Plastic Lined Lug Wrench
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Drifting
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I use a Milwaukee M18 Fuel cordless impact. No need to use a breaker bar with well over 1000ft lbs of torque available. Its far more powerful than the IR2131 air impact it replaced long ago. Air tools are mostly history.