Birty Dastards Jeep Club
Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: willo on April 21, 2011, 07:57:15 PM
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I am thinking about buying a 1/2" electric impact driver, before I spend my dosh, I wondered what others have bought and what people recommend. I was originally think along the lines of 240v, but perhaps battery operated may be more practical for away trips and compettitions.
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battery oprated is very handy, have a look on the motorsports web sites as these will be specific for the job but most likely expensive.
demon tweeks jumps to mind as a starting point
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorsport/Tools_Workshop/Power_Tools/1651 (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorsport/Tools_Workshop/Power_Tools/1651)
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http://www.marmax.co.uk/acatalog/cordless_impact_wrenches.html (http://www.marmax.co.uk/acatalog/cordless_impact_wrenches.html)
Persoally I like Snap-on!!
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http://www.marmax.co.uk/acatalog/cordless_impact_wrenches.html (http://www.marmax.co.uk/acatalog/cordless_impact_wrenches.html)
Persoally I like Snap-on!!
couldn't agree more
had a one for about three years :icon_super: :icon_super:
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Got one of these.
http://www.toolbox.co.uk/sealey-cp3002-cordless-6451-105190?gclid=CJXYwdSCsagCFUEb4Qod1n7nHg (http://www.toolbox.co.uk/sealey-cp3002-cordless-6451-105190?gclid=CJXYwdSCsagCFUEb4Qod1n7nHg)
3 years abuse and it still removes wheel nuts no problem at all
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:iagree:, Got exactly the same one too but it was a good bit cheaper IIRC.
Make sure you get some decent impact (black) sockets to use with it as well
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/65757/sealey_cp3002.html (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/65757/sealey_cp3002.html)
http://www.pvrdirect.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?catref=CP3002&gclid=CKnm7ebCsqgCFQoa4QodTktoBw (http://www.pvrdirect.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?catref=CP3002&gclid=CKnm7ebCsqgCFQoa4QodTktoBw)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001K9TZG/ref=asc_df_B0001K9TZG2664842?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B0001K9TZG (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001K9TZG/ref=asc_df_B0001K9TZG2664842?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B0001K9TZG)
You get the idea
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Dewalt do one as well and I find their gear good
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:iagree:, Got exactly the same one too but it was a good bit cheaper IIRC.
Indeed, the link was just to identify what I have, I paid less than half what they want for it. :icon_super:
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Never doubted it matey :icon_winkle:
Its a good piece of kit, saved my screwed up wrists from straining a good few times
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my snapon one was tat about twelve years old but lasted just a year i have a cheapo clarke job and its good came with two batts so i highly recommend it for the price
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Afterr a bit of searching about, I have ordered this:
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=142701 (http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=142701)
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Nice one, can never have enough tools n toys :003:
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Mmmnnn at that price I'll be getting one as well.............was thinking of a bigger compressor for bigger air tools but this is cheaper can be used at events and ........shit I've now got 8 wheel nuts on each wheel :jpshakehead: :icon_twisted:
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wimps
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hopefully it will arrive tomorrow and I will be able to report back whether it can undo seized RE cartridge joints.......
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I can confirm that it is the dogs nadgers, RE cartridge joints no problem! wheel knuts, no problem, once they are un kracked, just need a spare battery now!
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So were the RE joints seized or did you just not remove the small grub screw that locks the ring in place :003:
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Same but even cheaper
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEALEY-CP2400-325LB-CORDLESS-IMPACT-WRENCH-24V-1-2-DR-/140557897919?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item20b9e750bf#ht_500wt_922 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEALEY-CP2400-325LB-CORDLESS-IMPACT-WRENCH-24V-1-2-DR-/140557897919?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item20b9e750bf#ht_500wt_922)
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So were the RE joints seized or did you just not remove the small grub screw that locks the ring in place :003:
HaHa, no I did undo the little grub screw, but have found that using the right socket tool also helps!!
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Good to know, I had a similar conversation with someone else who was really struggling to get them undone
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wheel knuts, no problem, once they are un kracked
It should be takin them off without the need to 'uncrack' ......
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wheel knuts, no problem, once they are un kracked
It should be takin them off without the need to 'uncrack' ......
Couldn't agree with you more
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Well I do my wheel nuts up to FT, as I have suffered from wheel nearly coming off syndrone down the motorway, which is one experience I care not to repeat
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i never used to check wheel nuts on my cars as they have always remained tight when gone to FT. Only the cherokee suffers from wheel nuts working loose, and after losing the front wheel it has been a case of being more stringent with the torque wrench, as when tightened and then run for 70+ miles the wheel nuts are then found to be not as tight. if they are then torqued back to origional then they dont work undone until you then need to remove the wheel
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you got the wrong nuts then dave, is the pitch on the collar the same as the wheel?