Impact wrench question

[OUR P51]

I am looking to buy a 1/2 drive Impact Wrench and am wondering what makes are reliable and which give the most bang for the buck. Which ones do you guys use?

Also what sockets do you use?

Thanks for your recommendations in advance!

[BurnTire]

I have an Ingersoll-Rand 1/2" Titanium Impact Wrench IR 2135TIMAX.

Very powerful.

http://www.ingersollrandproducts.com/IS/Product.aspx-am_en-33453

http://fileserver.ingersollrand.com/images_tfm_complete/2135_COB_HiRes_l.jpg

As far as impact sockets. I have used the good stuff "Sears" and the cheap stuff "Harbor Freight" and never had a problem with either.

[trucker]

Mark I also use a Ingersoll-Rand 1/2" bought it at sears for reasonable price seems to be one of he better ones
or take my snap on 1/2" and get the trigger fixed yours free if you want it but cost wise it will be close to the same

[OUR P51]

Burntire and Trucker,

Thanks! I am pricing out IR 1/2 drives.
Looking at Sears to see if they will price match the best online price.:biglaugh:
Will keep you posted.

[BurnTire]

Burntire and Trucker,

Thanks! I am pricing out IR 1/2 drives.
Looking at Sears to see if they will price match the best online price.:biglaugh:
Will keep you posted.

Look at the specs. The model I have has a ton of torque.

[OUR P51]

Burntire you are not kidding!
Get's great reviews!
That's the one I want, just got the OK from my wonderful wife.
Will hit Sears.
Next question...what sockets do you and Trucker use on your chrome lug nuts?

[BurnTire]

Burntire you are not kidding!
Get's great reviews!
That's the one I want, just got the OK from my wonderful wife.
Will hit Sears.
Next question...what sockets do you and Trucker use on your chrome lug nuts?

I don't have fancy lugs. Something pretty I would do the old fashion way.

You will probably be able to get the gun cheaper online or Ebay.

[AZSonicSnake]

i have a craftsman impact that i bought a few years back that has never done me wrong. as for a socket, i would suggest hitting up napa. they have a plastic lined socket that will keep your wheels safe.

[trucker]

I use a old two sided socket 3/4 13/16 with a shorty extension
what ever you decide just make sure its a impact socket or it will explode in your face

[6-Speed]

I use the IR sockets ... made of Chrome-Moly. They are reasonably priced over at Amazon especially if you can find a free shipping deal.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh154/Six_Speed/IMG_5505.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh154/Six_Speed/IMG_5503.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh154/Six_Speed/IMG_5498.jpg

[trucker]

now that looks like a very nice socket set

[Rick Shopmier]

I have a 1/2 impact (air) driver that I got from Craftsman, it has never failed me yet. Don't use it much any more since I got a high torque electric drill and use a socket adapter. This spins on my lugs with out tearing up the chrome and then I just use my torque wrench for final. I am so not into moving hoses any more.

[6-Speed]

I have a 1/2 impact (air) driver that I got from Craftsman, it has never failed me yet. Don't use it much any more since I got a high torque electric drill and use a socket adapter. This spins on my lugs with out tearing up the chrome and then I just use my torque wrench for final. I am so not into moving hoses any more.
I'm with you there. I use a Craftsman cordless C3 1/2" Impact Wrench and it worked great for removing the lug nuts on my wife's van the last time I rotated the tires. It hammered them right off and the lug nuts fell into my hands before I could release the trigger. I've been thinking about an IR compressor for the heavier duty jobs, but I can't seem to justify the cost or space it would take up for what little use I would get out of it.

[santa_rosa_lt1]

I have the ir ti also great gun you will not be disappointed.

[fazm]

i have the IR titanium, a snapon impact, and a snapon cordless impact.

i mostly use the snapon cordless, as its capable of over 400ft/lb. when that wont get the job done i break out the snapon, which is rated around 1100, but its probably closer to 800.

remember, its not just the gun, if the airhose you use is too small, itll kill the power of the gun. too many people have 1/4" line and wonder why their impact guns suck