Co2/air Tools

Overlander 80 · 12-21-07, 09:26 AM

What air wratchet/tool/gun what ever you call it work the best with my CO2 tank driving it? And for starters, if I were to only have one air wrench what would you recommend? Thanks for the education. merry christmas!!

e9999 · 12-21-07, 10:02 AM

any issues with low temps on the co2 tools?

fj40charles · 12-21-07, 11:46 AM

I would suggest an 1/2" impact wrench if you're going to own just one air tool.

Tools R Us · 12-21-07, 12:56 PM

For a "first" tool I agree on the 1/2" impact. For a trail impact, I carry the IR2115, smaller, lighter and plenty of power, also a good option for a primary impact, but more $$$.

Overlander 80 · 12-21-07, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e9999

any issues with low temps on the co2 tools?

I just learned that unless you are running it for extended periods of time you should be okay. It will freeze up if your cutting or doing four tires as fast as possible.

Also, just learned that CO2 will dry out your gun more quickly than regular air so more frequent oiling is required.

Overlander 80 · 12-21-07, 02:14 PM

Are you guys suggesting 1/2" for the first air tool because it will be rated at more foot pounds that a 3/8" and therefore be able to handle all the heavy duty jobs one typically needs an air tool for?

badmuthatrucka · 01-22-08, 09:52 PM

That's why I would suggest it. It gets more torque than a 3/8" drive, and cost can be comparable. A 3/4"+ impact is going to be more than most people would ever need, and usually be quite expensive. If you look hard enough, you can find some higher-end 1/2" drives that can produce 800+ ft/lbs of torque in F or R.

chappysfj40 · 02-01-08, 01:44 AM

ok next question, 10 lb co2 bottle, how much time or how many tires could you change with the imact? hard to measure but iam sure some has a idea. thanks

BooKilla · 02-07-08, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by badmuthatrucka

That's why I would suggest it. It gets more torque than a 3/8" drive, and cost can be comparable.

Some 3/8 have extremely high torque ratings.

However, 1/2 is going to reasonably priced and easily replaced. Ingersol Rand and Snap-On are my two favorites. I am using a 1000 ft/lbs 1/2 Ingersol and love it. I can click most things off with that gun, but the going gets tough, the 3/4 Snap-On 1100 ft/lbs always seemed to getrdun!

12-21-07, 09:26 AM	#1
Overlander 80 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Where the glaciers stopped. TLCA# 17132 Posts: 177	Co2/air Tools What air wratchet/tool/gun what ever you call it work the best with my CO2 tank driving it? And for starters, if I were to only have one air wrench what would you recommend? Thanks for the education. merry christmas!! __________________ Overlander 80 - No Brush Marks '97/80 ~4" lift - Bull Bar w/Warn 9,500 lb. - 35" MUDS - Sliders - Ext. Diff Breathers - Bulletproof PHH - 20# Co2 w/ built in tool box - Custom Exhaust/Hi-Flow Cats - Flareless - Line X'ed - Rear/Spare/Hilift Unit (7 year W.I.P.)

12-21-07, 10:02 AM	#2
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,191	any issues with low temps on the co2 tools? __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD and souped up DR650

12-21-07, 11:46 AM	#3
fj40charles IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,124	I would suggest an 1/2" impact wrench if you're going to own just one air tool. __________________ 69 FJ40 with some minor mods... 2000 Cummins powered Dodge with some power enhancements. DO NOT SUPPORT TRAIL GEAR!!!!! bad ethics = bad business! http://www.paypalsucks.com

12-21-07, 12:56 PM	#4
Tools R Us IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 6,070	For a "first" tool I agree on the 1/2" impact. For a trail impact, I carry the IR2115, smaller, lighter and plenty of power, also a good option for a primary impact, but more $$$. __________________ Kevin Patterson '96 LX450 '84 4x4 Mini '73 FJ40 Copper State Cruisers #007 "We have come to the conclusion that we can run our car over any road that a man can take a team of horses and a wagon, providing we can get traction." Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, 1903

12-21-07, 02:14 PM	#6
Overlander 80 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Where the glaciers stopped. TLCA# 17132 Posts: 177	Are you guys suggesting 1/2" for the first air tool because it will be rated at more foot pounds that a 3/8" and therefore be able to handle all the heavy duty jobs one typically needs an air tool for? __________________ Overlander 80 - No Brush Marks '97/80 ~4" lift - Bull Bar w/Warn 9,500 lb. - 35" MUDS - Sliders - Ext. Diff Breathers - Bulletproof PHH - 20# Co2 w/ built in tool box - Custom Exhaust/Hi-Flow Cats - Flareless - Line X'ed - Rear/Spare/Hilift Unit (7 year W.I.P.)

01-22-08, 09:52 PM	#7
badmuthatrucka IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The armpit known as A-town TLCA# 18360 Posts: 341	That's why I would suggest it. It gets more torque than a 3/8" drive, and cost can be comparable. A 3/4"+ impact is going to be more than most people would ever need, and usually be quite expensive. If you look hard enough, you can find some higher-end 1/2" drives that can produce 800+ ft/lbs of torque in F or R. __________________ 93 FZJ80, locked, slider-ed, with 35" TRXus MTs. "Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn."

02-01-08, 01:44 AM	#8
chappysfj40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: PORT HUENEME , CA TLCA# 9188 Posts: 482	ok next question, 10 lb co2 bottle, how much time or how many tires could you change with the imact? hard to measure but iam sure some has a idea. thanks __________________ - Iam home now from the SUCK !!!!!!! VJ60 700R4 33's 203 doubler, ARB's 4.56, OME and just a awesome truck!!!!!!!!!! - RUBITHON 2008 TESTED GOD ASKED FOR 10 DAYS TO CREATE EARTH, CHUCK NORRIS GAVE HIM 7..

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