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Impact Wrenches
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 3:32 pm
by CactusJK
After seeing someone win a Dewalt driver at Borregofest I am considering one. Any recommendations on which one is best for just wheel lug nuts such as 18 volt, 1/2", 150 ftlbs, etc. Assume you still want to use a torque wrench when tightening.
Re: Impact Wrenches
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 6:12 pm
by cruiserlarry
We need Ollie to chime in here....He has one on board, and donated one that was raffled off at BorregoFest this year. It was a Dewalt 18 volt, but I don't remember the model.
I use a Craftsman 19.2 volt lithium-Ion rechargeable unit in my FJ, and it, too, works very well (in fact, I used it to replace Ben's front axle in Sequoia Natl Forest a couple of months ago - the impact wrench is in the foreground on the ground...)
- Replacing the front drive axle while the crew supervises :)
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Re: Impact Wrenches
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 7:45 am
by CactusJK
The Craftsman look nice. You can get just the wrench pretty cheap on eBay. It seems that Lithium batteries are hard to find and most have DiHard NiCads. I really hate NiCads unless something has changed. If you get a chance let me know your model number.
cruiserlarry wrote:We need Ollie to chime in here....He has one on board, and donated one that was raffled off at BorregoFest this year. It was a Dewalt 18 volt, but I don't remember the model.
I use a Craftsman 19.2 volt lithium-Ion rechargeable unit in my FJ, and it, too, works very well (in fact, I used it to replace Ben's front axle in Sequoia Natl Forest a couple of months ago - the impact wrench is in the foreground on the ground...)
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Re: Impact Wrenches
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:27 pm
by OLLIE
I recommend the DeWalt below.The one at the raffle was a NiCad but I carry the Lithium one here. Both will bust loose eighteen wheeler lugs but the lithium one is lighter and maintains a charge much longer. By the way... I ave 3 of these kits on my garage. They normally sell betwen $350 and $450. I'll let one go for $290.
The DCF059KL Features:
-300 ft-lbs of maximum torque to perform a wide range of heavy-duty fastening applications
-1,650 rpm/2,600 bpm for faster application speed
-Preferred rocker switch design for fast and easy fastening
-Comfort grip provides maximum comfort
-Durable magnesium gear case and all metal transmission for extended durability
-Heavy-duty impacting mechanism directs torque to fastener without kickback
Specifications:
-Voltage: 18 Volts
-Drive Size: 1/2" square with detent pin retention in
-No Load Speed: 1,650 rpm
-Impacts/Min: 2,600 ipm
-Max. Torque: 3,600 in-lbs
-Max. Torque: 300 ft-lbs
-Tool Length 10-3/4 "
Includes:
-1 hour charger
-(2) 18V Lithium Ion XRP batteries
-Kit box