Cordless Impact Wrench - Page 2

cheshired5 · Sep 3rd, 2015, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by oragex

Most of these, I wonder if an impact would fit? Maybe with some extension but the place seems tight for an impact?

Droplinks definitely
Wishbone balljoints and rear bush yes but not front bush bolts
Caliper carriers to remove discs, not tried so not sure.
Buzzing the wheel bolts off will be easier too.

None of the negatives should be a reason not to buy a shiny new tool though.

outnumbered · Sep 4th, 2015, 07:30

wishbone's
drop links front and rear.
front discs and pads.
rear discs and pads
i have done all the above on the other car not in a day tho.
having a impact wrench will make the job a tad more pleasant.Yes a shiny new tool albeit its an old tool using it

Paul240480 · Sep 4th, 2015, 08:08

I have seen a Snap-on in use in anger on my 240. We used it on the rear axle bushes and the cam pulley. It coped with ease.

On the back of seeing it and with limited budget I bought a Rolson rated at 200mn's . It was just shy of 100 quid.

Works and it has done the 240 cam bolt twice now but only just copes. Batteries are stuffed now. They don't keep charge for more than a couple of hours .

I'd go snap-on, or bosch.

I managed to get to some calliper bolts not all as mine is a bulky thing. Great for whizzing off wheel nuts mind

chindit · Sep 4th, 2015, 08:33

Wouldnt bother with snap on, snap on dont make power tools so it wlil be a bosch or a dewalt or something similiar rebranded with a hefty mark up

Cromlech · Sep 6th, 2015, 13:04

Milwaukee tool have a chunky 18v one in their fuel range that does 100/700 foot pounds (modes 1 and 2), as well as an 1100 ft lbs 'nut busting' mode.

Costs a few bob but that is probably the best thing short of an air wrench.

Cromlech · Sep 6th, 2015, 13:06

http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-t...rdless/2763-22

That's the bad boy in question.

monkeh · Sep 8th, 2015, 00:25

I had pretty good experiences with the cheap and cheerful ebay impacts, they take a while to wind up and 'hit' but are pretty good for £30, I burnt it out however trying to remove a cross threaded bolt, but I had 5 months service out of it.
I needed to remove the fag lighter and attach crock clips and attach it direct to the battery.

One like these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clarke-12V...item3f4d11fa5f

If you burn it out after a few months, so what? They've saved busting knuckles.

Tramp · Sep 8th, 2015, 18:12

At work we use Mikita 18v Impact guns....

They are really good, get some real abuse and just keep going, they are also good at minimising vibrations (HAVS is a big thing at work)

I wanted one for my garage and wanted to buy one the same, I thought that if my battery ever expired I could swap it for a good one from work, so I ordered a makita TD127D

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-GB

Unfortunately the battery was different, this one needed an adaptor for sockets and it's generally a cheaper model,

That being said it's been good certainly better than the ratchet I had before it although perhaps not as good as the ones at work, but it is good, I also have the matching cordless drill which has been fantastic!

cheshired5 · Sep 8th, 2015, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tramp

At work we use Mikita 18v Impact guns....

They are really good, get some real abuse and just keep going, they are also good at minimising vibrations (HAVS is a big thing at work)

I wanted one for my garage and wanted to buy one the same, I thought that if my battery ever expired I could swap it for a good one from work, so I ordered a makita TD127D

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-GB

Unfortunately the battery was different, this one needed an adaptor for sockets and it's generally a cheaper model,

That being said it's been good certainly better than the ratchet I had before it although perhaps not as good as the ones at work, but it is good, I also have the matching cordless drill which has been fantastic!

The main reason the one you bought for yourself isn't as good as your works ones is that it's an impact driver.
You lose turning force when using socket adaptors and they either don't reproduce their max torque figures or work harder to achieve it.
Socket work really needs an impact wrench for best results.

outnumbered · Sep 8th, 2015, 18:42

To put this to bed and thanks for all the pointers i purchased this one
GDX18V-EC brushless
it will also double up as winding the shed legs up/ down when on site.

thanks
mike

Sep 4th, 2015, 07:30	#12
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	wishbone's drop links front and rear. front discs and pads. rear discs and pads i have done all the above on the other car not in a day tho. having a impact wrench will make the job a tad more pleasant.Yes a shiny new tool albeit its an old tool using it __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Sep 4th, 2015, 08:08	#13
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	I have seen a Snap-on in use in anger on my 240. We used it on the rear axle bushes and the cam pulley. It coped with ease. On the back of seeing it and with limited budget I bought a Rolson rated at 200mn's . It was just shy of 100 quid. Works and it has done the 240 cam bolt twice now but only just copes. Batteries are stuffed now. They don't keep charge for more than a couple of hours . I'd go snap-on, or bosch. I managed to get to some calliper bolts not all as mine is a bulky thing. Great for whizzing off wheel nuts mind __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Sep 8th, 2015, 00:25	#17
monkeh Pain in the backside Last Online: Yesterday 21:15 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newport	I had pretty good experiences with the cheap and cheerful ebay impacts, they take a while to wind up and 'hit' but are pretty good for £30, I burnt it out however trying to remove a cross threaded bolt, but I had 5 months service out of it. I needed to remove the fag lighter and attach crock clips and attach it direct to the battery. One like these... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clarke-12V...item3f4d11fa5f If you burn it out after a few months, so what? They've saved busting knuckles. __________________ 'Designed by a computer, built by a robot, and driven by a f***ing nutter' '09 XC70 SE - 2" lift, D5 225bhp, poverty spec '18 V60 Twin Engine R Design - 290bhp

Sep 8th, 2015, 18:12	#18
Tramp Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2018 09:45 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Rotherham	At work we use Mikita 18v Impact guns.... They are really good, get some real abuse and just keep going, they are also good at minimising vibrations (HAVS is a big thing at work) I wanted one for my garage and wanted to buy one the same, I thought that if my battery ever expired I could swap it for a good one from work, so I ordered a makita TD127D http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-GB Unfortunately the battery was different, this one needed an adaptor for sockets and it's generally a cheaper model, That being said it's been good certainly better than the ratchet I had before it although perhaps not as good as the ones at work, but it is good, I also have the matching cordless drill which has been fantastic! Last edited by Tramp; Sep 8th, 2015 at 18:23.

Sep 8th, 2015, 18:42	#20
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	To put this to bed and thanks for all the pointers i purchased this one GDX18V-EC brushless it will also double up as winding the shed legs up/ down when on site. thanks mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Sep 4th, 2015, 08:33	#14
chindit I've Been Banned Last Online: Sep 8th, 2015 13:34 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: fernley	Wouldnt bother with snap on, snap on dont make power tools so it wlil be a bosch or a dewalt or something similiar rebranded with a hefty mark up

Sep 6th, 2015, 13:04	#15
Cromlech Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 08:22 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Gloucester	Milwaukee tool have a chunky 18v one in their fuel range that does 100/700 foot pounds (modes 1 and 2), as well as an 1100 ft lbs 'nut busting' mode. Costs a few bob but that is probably the best thing short of an air wrench.

Sep 6th, 2015, 13:06	#16
Cromlech Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 08:22 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Gloucester	http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-t...rdless/2763-22 That's the bad boy in question.

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