12V impact wrenches?

Toygeek · 09-23-2003, 05:09 PM

I was thinking about buying one of those cheap 12V impact wrenches, would be cool for the trail until I get onboard air. Has anyone used one? Can get them for around $20. Are they worth it?

apeters89 · 09-23-2003, 05:50 PM

nope... at least the one I tried would barely turn a normal lug nut.

bgreen · 09-23-2003, 06:04 PM

I have never used a cheap on, but I have used a Snap on 1/2" battery powered impact. I scoffed at the idea, but after using it to remove a stubborn lug nut, I was VERY impressed.

SR5Dave · 09-23-2003, 06:24 PM

If you have a compressor, get a cheapo 100$ set of air tools from kragen. Ratchet, impact wrench, die grinder, and air hammer, along with a buncha other stuff.

Its not the greatest but it does a pretty good job!

CheapXJ · 09-23-2003, 07:00 PM

you'll have better luck wrapping that $20 bill around one of your lugs and then trying to spin it off with your wrist.

at least after you see that THAT doesn't work, you can still spend the $20 on smokes + beer

LCL · 09-23-2003, 07:08 PM

I've used a quality one. It worked fairly well and is a definite step
above a drill, but we would pull out the air impact for super
stubborn pieces.

SR5Dave · 09-23-2003, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ryankopecki
I've seen some adds for ones that put out 250 ft*lbs which should be plenty for most stuff, but they aint $20.

You can get a Campbell Hausfeld for 30$, puts out 260 lb-ft.

Or you can get a whole set which you will LOVE for 100 bucks. Again, I LOVE my set, worth EVERY penny.

hardcore4wd.com · 09-23-2003, 09:02 PM

I bought one at Wal-mart figuring that I might as well give it a try since you can return just about anything there.... I didn't expect much, but have been very pleased with the one I got... I still carry a breaker bar for stubborn stuff, but it will still back a rusty lug nut off after it's broke loose without a problem... For the $20 I say go for it, just know that it might save some work, but it's not perfect...

Supergper · 09-23-2003, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bgreen
I have never used a cheap on, but I have used a Snap on 1/2" battery powered impact. I scoffed at the idea, but after using it to remove a stubborn lug nut, I was VERY impressed.

yep, thats the same one I have used and it does work quite well...the guy that used it at my shop use to break shit all the time with it by tightening it too tight...(and you wonder why he is no longer employed there

)

Halogrinder · 09-23-2003, 09:22 PM

i gotta snapon 3/8 9.6 impact with a 14v battery pack in it....it shits and gets!!!

Dust Puppy · 09-23-2003, 09:42 PM

i grabbed the snap on 1/2 battery impact MAN I LOVE IT!!!!

ive always been skeptical of those things but im fawkin impressed. i used it the first time to lift a stock tj to a 4" with control arms and all and this thing busted apart EVERYTHING!!!! i was impressed cause by the end of the night i was too tired to crank down on anything so the impact really worked well for me.

if you can get over the price tag GET ONE. 45 min. to charge it. will take off its either 460 or 640 lug nuts on 1 battery.

DP

dennisuello · 09-23-2003, 10:31 PM

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ight=12+impact

Brandon · 09-23-2003, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Halogrinder
i gotta snapon 3/8 9.6 impact with a 14v battery pack in it....it shits and gets!!!

I second that! Adam over at Rosemont auto tightened my steering arms that were about to fall off with one of those (which reminds me I should check em again..)

Toygeek · 09-23-2003, 11:14 PM

Right on guys this is the input I needed. Thanks!!!!

Adam Ant · 09-24-2003, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brandon

I second that! Adam over at Rosemont auto tightened my steering arms that were about to fall off with one of those (which reminds me I should check em again..)

Mine is A Snap On " 18 " volt Impact And it rock's I set up rear ends takes pinion nuts right off no problems it is fast and conveinent I let RudeZuk and his crew to use it for super Crawl and other events to speed up work if needed

Adam,

chandall · 09-24-2003, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Adam Ant

Mine is A Snap On " 18 " volt Impact And it rock's I set up rear ends takes pinion nuts right off no problems it is fast and conveinent I let RudeZuk and his crew to use it for super Crawl and other events to speed up work if needed

Adam,

That thing is amazing!!! I wish it was $20

Adam Ant · 09-24-2003, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chandall

That thing is amazing!!! I wish it was $20

did you firgure what you are doing on the Bumper???

Adam,

chandall · 09-25-2003, 08:46 AM

Im gonna just run sliders and a rear bumper this time. I pretty much ran out of time to do the front.

Toygeek · 09-25-2003, 09:04 AM

Found that 18V everyone is talking about.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/pro_d...re&dir=catalog

$pendy, but worth it. Looks like I'll be sticking to a breaker bar for a LONG time

D60 · 09-25-2003, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Toygeek
Found that 18V everyone is talking about.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/pro_d...re&dir=catalog

$pendy, but worth it. Looks like I'll be sticking to a breaker bar for a LONG time

I've never used the Snap-On unit, but save your money and go with the 18V Milwaukee (or Harbor Freight sells a Chicago Pneumatic unit which is the Milwaukee in different colors.... and no, Chicago Pnuematic is not Harbor Freight's crappy house brand.........that's Central Pneumatic)

BobWilliams · 09-25-2003, 01:14 PM

I bought 2 of them from harbor freight because I thought they wouldnt last I have never even opened the second box and I use it for everything I hardly use my air anymore the harbor freight unit is worth every 20.00 dollars that youll spend on it.

randii · 09-25-2003, 01:22 PM

I can't see buying something like this at Harbor Freight, no matter what brand it looks like. Monroe shocks look like Ranchos, but get different valving... just an example of what's on the inside not matching what's on the outside.

Here's a press release on Milwaukee's newest gun:
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/site.ns...8?OpenDocument
This one is 18V with a 3/4-drive, and they report 325 ft-lbs, 0-1350 rpms, and 2150 impacts/minute. ::drool::

They have smaller/cheaper ones with 1/2" drive, but the one up top is what's going on my Christmas list. One of my Santas appears to have an inside track with a Milwaukee distributor.

Randii

BobWilliams · 09-25-2003, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by randii
I can't see buying something like this at Harbor Freight, no matter what brand it looks like. Monroe shocks look like Ranchos, but get different valving... just an example of what's on the inside not matching what's on the outside.

Here's a press release on Milwaukee's newest gun:
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/site.ns...8?OpenDocument
This one is 18V with a 3/4-drive, and they report 325 ft-lbs, 0-1350 rpms, and 2150 impacts/minute. ::drool::

They have smaller/cheaper ones with 1/2" drive, but the one up top is what's going on my Christmas list. One of my Santas appears to have an inside track with a Milwaukee distributor.

Randii

what does cheaper mean do you know the price between the two?

welndmn · 09-25-2003, 02:13 PM

How does that snap on one work?
Is it constant power, or does it wind up then hit it

Adam Ant · 09-25-2003, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by welndmn
How does that snap on one work?
Is it constant power, or does it wind up then hit it

Constant Power

it beats the piss outa things its hard and fast I have the complete 18 volt set drill flashligt and underwear

Ask your Snap on dealer for Demo and hope he forgets

he didnt forget about mine

Adam,

09-23-2003, 05:09 PM	#1
Toygeek Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2046 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 715	12V impact wrenches? I was thinking about buying one of those cheap 12V impact wrenches, would be cool for the trail until I get onboard air. Has anyone used one? Can get them for around $20. Are they worth it? __________________ 1987 'Burb 3/4T-Blown TH400-NP208-F:10b R:14b SF-3.73's Its got more problems than a math book.

09-23-2003, 06:04 PM	#3
bgreen Donkey Hunter Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9801 Location: Kenai Alaska Posts: 2,247	I have never used a cheap on, but I have used a Snap on 1/2" battery powered impact. I scoffed at the idea, but after using it to remove a stubborn lug nut, I was VERY impressed. __________________ Planning a trip to Alaska? Want to see how Alaskans Wheel? www.alaska4x4network.com

09-23-2003, 06:24 PM	#4
SR5Dave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15697 Location: Gorgeous Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,866	If you have a compressor, get a cheapo 100$ set of air tools from kragen. Ratchet, impact wrench, die grinder, and air hammer, along with a buncha other stuff. Its not the greatest but it does a pretty good job! __________________ Wait, what?

09-23-2003, 07:08 PM	#6
LCL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10348 Location: Orinda-Davis-Soda Springs, NorCal Posts: 1,964	I've used a quality one. It worked fairly well and is a definite step above a drill, but we would pull out the air impact for super stubborn pieces. __________________ Tom Conte "BROKE ASS MOFO WITH A RIG" no cruiser, new hauler

09-23-2003, 09:22 PM	#10
Halogrinder i win bish Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 16980 Location: places i shouldnt be Posts: 6,518	i gotta snapon 3/8 9.6 impact with a 14v battery pack in it....it shits and gets!!! __________________ BIGUGLYFABRICATIONS.COM YouTube - Ron Paul's What If ? Remastered please watch. it will make goosebumps.

09-23-2003, 05:50 PM	#2
apeters89 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7647 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,483 Blog Entries: 1	nope... at least the one I tried would barely turn a normal lug nut.

09-23-2003, 07:00 PM	#5
CheapXJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9119 Location: Selinsgrove, PA (43 miles from Rausch Creek) Posts: 608	you'll have better luck wrapping that $20 bill around one of your lugs and then trying to spin it off with your wrist. at least after you see that THAT doesn't work, you can still spend the $20 on smokes + beer

09-23-2003, 09:02 PM	#8
hardcore4wd.com Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10081 Location: St Louis Posts: 83	I bought one at Wal-mart figuring that I might as well give it a try since you can return just about anything there.... I didn't expect much, but have been very pleased with the one I got... I still carry a breaker bar for stubborn stuff, but it will still back a rusty lug nut off after it's broke loose without a problem... For the $20 I say go for it, just know that it might save some work, but it's not perfect...

09-23-2003, 10:31 PM	#12
dennisuello Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5546 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 326	http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ight=12+impact __________________ Reno4x4.com

09-23-2003, 11:14 PM	#14
Toygeek Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2046 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 715	Right on guys this is the input I needed. Thanks!!!! __________________ 1987 'Burb 3/4T-Blown TH400-NP208-F:10b R:14b SF-3.73's Its got more problems than a math book.

09-25-2003, 08:46 AM	#18
chandall Rock God Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 66 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,045	Im gonna just run sliders and a rear bumper this time. I pretty much ran out of time to do the front. __________________ 1980 International Scout w/ LT1, Dana 60 & 70, ARB's, Tera Low 4:1, Hydro Assist, 40" MTR's, KMC Beadlocks 2007 Wrangler Rubicon JK, Factory goodies (4:1, lockers, swaybar disconnects, navigation, xm, dvd, and AC!) Rescue Green with Half Doors Facespace

09-25-2003, 09:04 AM	#19
Toygeek Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2046 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 715	Found that 18V everyone is talking about. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/pro_d...re&dir=catalog $pendy, but worth it. Looks like I'll be sticking to a breaker bar for a LONG time __________________ 1987 'Burb 3/4T-Blown TH400-NP208-F:10b R:14b SF-3.73's Its got more problems than a math book.

09-25-2003, 01:14 PM	#21
BobWilliams Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19009 Location: las vegas nv. vancouver wa. Posts: 531	I bought 2 of them from harbor freight because I thought they wouldnt last I have never even opened the second box and I use it for everything I hardly use my air anymore the harbor freight unit is worth every 20.00 dollars that youll spend on it. __________________ chubby Bobvegas www.offroadtechinc.com

09-25-2003, 01:22 PM	#22
randii Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 347 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 8,524	I can't see buying something like this at Harbor Freight, no matter what brand it looks like. Monroe shocks look like Ranchos, but get different valving... just an example of what's on the inside not matching what's on the outside. Here's a press release on Milwaukee's newest gun: http://www.milwaukeetool.com/site.ns...8?OpenDocument This one is 18V with a 3/4-drive, and they report 325 ft-lbs, 0-1350 rpms, and 2150 impacts/minute. ::drool:: They have smaller/cheaper ones with 1/2" drive, but the one up top is what's going on my Christmas list. One of my Santas appears to have an inside track with a Milwaukee distributor. Randii __________________ *Pack it ALL* out... you pick up after your dog, so clean up after YOU, too. VIRTUAL RALLY for the HAMMER TRAILS in JOHNSON VALLEY Post 1349 VIRTUAL RALLY** for TELLICO Post 716 and Post 924

09-25-2003, 02:13 PM	#24
welndmn Well Done Man! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 398 Location: Brentwood, CA (East Bay Area) Posts: 16,179	How does that snap on one work? Is it constant power, or does it wind up then hit it __________________ Mark 71 Bronco. 42's and bolt on goats.

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