there is no impact needed for those jobs. you cant even get an impact down in there unless the radiator is out.
Compact Impact Wrench for 80 Work?
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For those that are interested in seeing a bunch of comparisons, two channels on YouTube stand out: Project Farm and Torque Test Channel.
The TTC has been interesting because they post up graphs of power delivery while ranking, rating, and comparing the tools.
New DeWalt stuff is starting to best Milwaukee in the Stubby and mid-torque. For those interested in the mid torque, it won’t be released until later this month but it puts out like twice the power as their current mid torque in the same shell.
YMMV
The TTC has been interesting because they post up graphs of power delivery while ranking, rating, and comparing the tools.
New DeWalt stuff is starting to best Milwaukee in the Stubby and mid-torque. For those interested in the mid torque, it won’t be released until later this month but it puts out like twice the power as their current mid torque in the same shell.
YMMV
lp2k
Had a couple of drinks.. saw a couple of things
guys i removed my axle from my rig with a 1/2 short m12 milwaukee and the 4.0 battery full charge to bust those 22mm and 24mm nuts off
What jobs is an impact essential for in your opinion? Someone told me it’s easy to strip the bolts on tb fan clutch with hand tools, but I’m wondering if an M18 stubby or similar would be a good investment for me.
I was also about to change my brake booster and the guy in the video used a stubby, but I suppose you could get by with a socket wrench?
Thanks
A small impact wrench comes in handy for the oil pump cover screws, I'd almost say it's essential.
The only thing an impact is *necessary* for is dealing with rusted fasteners that need to be knocked loose.
They make life easier, but you can really screw yourself by cross-threading a fastener or galling stainless steel.
For things like the fan clutch, you probably want a cordless ratchet:
Even that might not clear the radiator, though.
imo nothing, i've touched mostly everything on mine and haven't used one. Old fashioned breaker bar for the heavy lifting but that's it
I'm thinking on my budget, it might be a good idea to get a cordless ratchet as @gummycarbs suggested, and I'll get the Milwaukee batteries in case I end up getting an impact down the road. I already have the Duralast mechanics toolset from Autozone, butt hat's just hand tools.
Would that be good enough for most maintenance items like the oil pump seal, steering pump, etc.?
Another thing is my panhard bushings are pretty much non-existent at this point, and idk if a cordless ratchet would pass muster for that job. For heavier duty jobs like that and the front main seal, could I just break it loose with a breaker bar, then finish up with a cordless ratchet or socket wrench?
Thanks for all your help
Would that be good enough for most maintenance items like the oil pump seal, steering pump, etc.?
Another thing is my panhard bushings are pretty much non-existent at this point, and idk if a cordless ratchet would pass muster for that job. For heavier duty jobs like that and the front main seal, could I just break it loose with a breaker bar, then finish up with a cordless ratchet or socket wrench?
Thanks for all your help
the ratchet and rattle gun use 2 different batteries. the new, as in coming in days, dewalt ratchet WILL use the same batteries as the impact. not trying to push you one way or the other just saying that they are not on the same platform. different batteries and chargers. all my friends use the fuel line and have 2 battery types to deal with.
If you don't properly torque the crank bolt, you WILL regret it.
I used a Neiko torque multiplier for both removal and installation, and I wouldn't do it any other way.
good to know, thanks. I've been keeping an eye out for a snap on promotional sale too
I though a front loader was now the preferred method..
Jokes aside, I'll probably try to borrow that tool when and if I tackle that job.
My worst leak right now is the upper pan seal which I'm nervous about tackling in my apartment parking lot.
Right now any brand you get can be pretty good. I like DeWalt and Milwaukee but have a Ryobi ratchet with a DeWalt battery adapter. Ryobi was 40 dollars...couldn't pass that up. Watch the torque test channel and project farm as suggested earlier on youtube. Whatever you get, brushless is usually better. And look for battery adapters if you go off to another brand.
@Ozark80 i just did mine and will say it is messy and unless you have to do it there, i would wait til you have some other place to do it so you can take the weekend. Just keep feeding it the oil until then.
@Ozark80 i just did mine and will say it is messy and unless you have to do it there, i would wait til you have some other place to do it so you can take the weekend. Just keep feeding it the oil until then.
It’s gotten more manageable since switching to Delo 15w-40
I have a cordless Milwaukee ratchet but rarely use it since I got the M12 impact driver (already had a mid-torque older Ingersoll Rand cordless impact for bigger stuff). Unzipp smaller fasteners with the M12 impact driver, put them back on by hand (clicky ratchet) most of the time. If I did it over I might get the M12 impact, Key IME is the light weight and compactness when you don't need mega torque.
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An impact won't be very useful for those "in the engine bay" jobs. You'll still use it, but you often don't have room to get an impact wrench in position, and even if you did, the bolts are usually small-medium and damaging the bolt would be a real PITA in some cases. So you mostly end up using manual tools. For the unbolting the fan clutch with the radiator still in, you have to use an angled ratcheting box wrench in my experience.
An impact shines on chassis stuff like big suspension bolts. It's very satisfying to break loose a big crusty bolt with an impact. And you can quickly zip them back on for final torquing. The biggest time saver by far is the wheel lug nuts. One time I had one Milwaukee impact in each hand and I removed the 80 series wheel in 7 seconds. Surprisingly I have not been called by any F1 teams recently.
I also have the Milwaukee electric ratchet, it is useful too, especially for tighter spots. You can also use it as a regular ratcheting socket for going by feel to tighten/loosen something. It's doesn't have much breaking force though, so it's just a time saver.
An impact shines on chassis stuff like big suspension bolts. It's very satisfying to break loose a big crusty bolt with an impact. And you can quickly zip them back on for final torquing. The biggest time saver by far is the wheel lug nuts. One time I had one Milwaukee impact in each hand and I removed the 80 series wheel in 7 seconds. Surprisingly I have not been called by any F1 teams recently.
I also have the Milwaukee electric ratchet, it is useful too, especially for tighter spots. You can also use it as a regular ratcheting socket for going by feel to tighten/loosen something. It's doesn't have much breaking force though, so it's just a time saver.
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You don’t need an impact for anything.
We use them for tear down because it’s faster. A person shouldn’t use one for assembly unless you really know what you are doing, IMO.
Buy a good quality torque wrench long before an impact.
Cheers
We use them for tear down because it’s faster. A person shouldn’t use one for assembly unless you really know what you are doing, IMO.
Buy a good quality torque wrench long before an impact.
Cheers
lp2k
Had a couple of drinks.. saw a couple of things
The lower shock bolt of the 80 series almost always need an impact gun especially on a neglected truck.
Using the breaker bar will result in the bolt snapping almost 90% of the time. Just ask how I know
