I currrently have an impact wrench that is rated at 230 ft/lbs of torgue and it will not even remove lug nuts i tightened by hand. I have seen models that yield higher torgue ratings, ie 650ft/lbs, what do I need to be versatile for most automotive tasks?
2007-01-03 14:54:52 · 7 answers · asked by G T M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
650 does work well, but if you aren't careful, you can break the studs off when tightening. IR makes the best impacts. 1/2 inch drive with 450-650 foot pounds are the best. Good luck.
2007-01-03 14:59:12 · answer #1 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there is,,i own a shop,and the one i use has a reverse torque of 650 foot pounds,,that's the best one you can find right now,,it will remove any lug nut you put it on,,if you buy a cheap one its only going to have around 350-450 reverse torque,,and that's not a lot,,when it comes to removing stubborn bolts and nuts,,,mine is made by ingersoll rand,,there a good brand,,good luck hope this help,s.
2007-01-03 14:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if the lugs were tightened to specs. if they were overtightened in anyway no. also if you have a older or weak battery then it will not work either. sometimes it is better to use old trusty four way lug wrench.
2016-03-29 06:46:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
230 is not putting out 230. Something is wrong with the tool.
2007-01-03 14:59:48 · answer #4 · answered by Tropical Weasel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this should be the last gun you buy for at least 5 years.
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1000 ft/lbs reverse and an excellent track record. i love this gun. it'll event break welded nuts loose. just gotta grease and oil it up. use a torque stick for tires if you buy this gun though.
2007-01-03 15:38:17 · answer #5 · answered by MrCead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something is wrong with your gun. make sure it is turned all the way up (if yours has that option) and run some oil through it or some wd-40.
2007-01-03 23:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by vettle1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
450lb/tq is common this will undo Tire lugs.
2007-01-03 15:04:13 · answer #7 · answered by soggybottomboy5005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋