Opinion on impact wrenches.

[Rigmaster]

an impact isn't going to get that shit off any better than a good wrench/socket and some leverage.

Seriously here, I've got air impacts and a mac-daddy SnapOn cordless 18v 1/2" drive impact and I never use them on guibo bolts. If you can't fit a socket and breaker bar/cheater pipe on there, then use a box end wrench with another one on the open end side to make it longer- LEVERAGE will get it loose.

Save your $$$$- don't buy the HF cordless impact because it IS crap. If you must buy something from HF for this job, buy an 18" or 24" 1/2" drive breaker bar.

[Asbradley21]

I've got a harbor freight one. Best harbor freight purchase I've made.

[Wiglaf]

Milwaukee cordless impacts KICK ASS.

Buy the little one, 1/4" or 3/8" drive.. it will actually fit up in the suspension or in the motor bay where you need it. And it's strong! If it can't get something loose, then it's stuck. Moving up to 1/2" is a waste of effort, just get the damn torch out before it strips off.

[parkerbink]

Especially HF, I never buy anything from them that is electrical.

The last thing I did get was a solar trickle charger for the Landcruiser which sits 90% of the time so always needed a jump to start. In ONE AFTERNOON in the Az sun damn thing melted. HOW CAN A SOLAR CHARGER MELT IN THE SUN???????

[mrsleeve]

Lack of funds is not my problem.

Go ahead, buy 12 cheap ones or 1 quality unit.

LOL

Going to side with parker on this one. Save the money up and buy the IR its impresive or a Milwaukee or snappy.

Tools like this are not something you cheap out on buy once cry once Or just be a man and do it with hand tools you have no idea how much shit I have done with just hand tools

[parkerbink]

As an aside, I got my guibo off my 72 2002 when I was 18 with hand tools and gumption.

[parkerbink]

way to miss the point dick... haha

college student budget means we can't afford that. not at least in the same weekend we need it.

Lack of funds is not my problem.

Go ahead, buy 12 cheap ones or 1 quality unit.

[Heysüß]

2 words Ingersoll Rand.

http://www.amazon.com/Bare-Tool-Inge.../dp/B000NI9EPQ

I have had this for three years. It is great!

That is all.

You also need these.

http://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-BL19...bxgy_hi_text_b

http://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-Rand...ref=pd_cp_hi_4

way to miss the point dick... haha

college student budget means we can't afford that. not at least in the same weekend we need it.

[parkerbink]

You also need these.

http://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-BL19...bxgy_hi_text_b

http://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-Rand...ref=pd_cp_hi_4

[parkerbink]

2 words Ingersoll Rand.

http://www.amazon.com/Bare-Tool-Inge.../dp/B000NI9EPQ

I have had this for three years. It is great!

That is all.

[accident]

the AutoZone guns will take off axle nuts. I've done it.

[jdvorwe]

I am in the same position, limited college funds except I'm doing my rear wheel bearings, I need to break that damn axle nut, and these damn twigs aren't gonna cut it. I'd rather not spend $280 for the dewalt, but rather the 50-100 for the autozone/harborfreight. In for the suggestions.

Axle retaining nut? I got that off with a 1/2" Torque wrench and a 3ft pipe extension and just bounced up and down on it. lol.

[e30_luv_]

I am in the same position, limited college funds except I'm doing my rear wheel bearings, I need to break that damn axle nut, and these damn twigs aren't gonna cut it. I'd rather not spend $280 for the dewalt, but rather the 50-100 for the autozone/harborfreight. In for the suggestions.

[jdvorwe]

1/2" 24v. I forgot they had a 3/8", they don't carry that one in the store. I haven't had any issues with it that I didn't cause, like forgetting to charge the battery.

Ah, I was just wondering if that was the difference in bulkiness - obviously a 3/8" would be less bulky than a 1/2". Alright, nice to hear from someone that actually owns one. Rather than most people just saying they are "shit" cause they are cheap.

[jdvorwe]

The HF impact gun is quite impressive, IMO. I would buy it, and if it sucks or you don't have enough air, just return it.

Impact guns need a BUNCH of air.

I am looking at electric ones. Still think the same of the HF one? lol.