[proxlamus©]

Hey guys..

I am currently in the market for a nice electric impact wrench...

I currently own a Husky 1/2" pnuematic impact wrench that I believe drives 300 ft/lb.. which is plenty for breaking off most bolts on my car.


Now.. hooking up the compressor is a major PIA.. so i am looking for a nice electric unit... cordless would be awsome..

Now harbour freight is selling some cheap 1/2" Electric Impact Wrenchs for $79 and delivers 280 ft/lb.

I purchased a CORDLESS 18v 1/2" impact wrench today that delivers 150ft/lb for $39.99!!! which seems OOKKK I will try it out for a few days.. but some of the big companies like Home Depot sell 250ft/lb cordless units for $299! ouch!

So I was curious.. what is a good recommended electric unit or TORQUE amount for a general automotive application. Cordless would be great for junkyards

Ryan

[johnc]

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Now harbour freight is selling some cheap 1/2" Electric Impact Wrenchs for $79 and delivers 280 ft/lb.

A lot, and I mean a lot, of the local racers/autocrossers use this exact tool. It lasts about 9 months to a year and its cheap enough that if you forget it at the track, you just buy another one. Most guys carry a spare because when the tool breaks, its trash time.

[proxlamus©]

hmm I might need to grab that too just in case..

i figured 150ft.lb is awfully small.. and probably wouldnt help much..

I would LOVE some cordless that powerfull.. nothing a power inverter hooked up to the battery cant fix eh?

[240zV8]

mine is 230ft.lbs and was like $20, it's a husky brand air tool, seems to get any job done well. I think any electric one above 240 would do good.

[Mayolives]

I use a DeWalt 18 volt cordless. It's the cat's meow.

[proxlamus©]

if i could afford a DeWalt!! ebay has some 24v's for $300 + ..

esh.. they even have SNAP ON with 380ft/lb! yummy

[ULISES]

I just got me this to get some axles out of the turbo festiva,I was having a hard time using regular tools.Its amazing how easy they came off with this one.I think its worth the money,I payed below 300.

http://cgi.ebay.com/...1QQcmdZViewItem