Electric Impact advice

**StormTroopin** · 04-17-2012, 11:26 AM

Tried replacing my rear tranny mount yesterday, those friggin' crossmember bolts ain't coming out. 18" breaker bar was no help. So I got to thinking, why not get an electric impact? I don't want to go air, don't have the room for a compressor. Can anyone recommend a good electric impact? I like these two, DeWalt and Milwaukee.

Amazon.com: DEWALT DW293 7.5-Amp 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench with Hog Ring Anvil: Home Improvement

Amazon.com: Milwaukee 9072-20 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench: Home Improvement

vilim12 · 04-17-2012, 11:28 AM

Did you try a metal pipe ?

**StormTroopin** · 04-17-2012, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vilim12

Did you try a metal pipe ?

Nope. I figured my 250lb body pushing down on that bar should've been more then enough. And I just want more tools

AcidJake75 · 04-17-2012, 11:41 AM

Sorry but unless that electric impact can do 600 ft lbs for the big stuff, you wont get anywhere.. I have not seen an electric impact that does more than 200/300

AcidJake75 · 04-17-2012, 11:44 AM

I know you said no air - but I have an 8 gallon air compressor and its small.. That mated with my earthquake impact (600+ ft lbs) is a baller setup...

This one
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-prof...nch-68424.html

**StormTroopin** · 04-17-2012, 11:47 AM

Now that's useful ^^^

They seem to have mixed reviews, some people say they do it all for them, others hate them.

I might be able to find room for a smaller tank, just need to be able to justify something that expensive

**StormTroopin** · 04-17-2012, 11:49 AM

Portable Air Compressor - 2 HP, 8 Gallon, 125 PSI

Hmmmm. Not as spendy as I was thinking...

AcidJake75 · 04-17-2012, 11:55 AM

This impact can break those BIG 32MM axle nuts like nothing... as far as the compressor - 8 gallons or MORE..I want a 30 gallon - I do installs ALOT..

bestatchess · 04-17-2012, 11:56 AM

If you want an electric impact (which have less than half the torque of a good pneumatic unless you spend a lot for a Snap On) why not get a cordless electric, which have just as much torque as corded electric impacts? Cordless cost more with batteries and charger, but are in the same ballpark if you already have batteries and charger and can buy just the bare tool. I just bought a high torque cordless Makita impact for $159 shipped because I already have lithium Makita batteries and charger. A guy recommended the Makita in another thread. I am not keen on having the disadvantage of being tethered just like a pneumatic, but only having half as much torque.

**StormTroopin** · 04-17-2012, 01:47 PM

I've grown up with DeWalt battery powered tools, and hated them. The older 18v and 14.4v tools were nearly useless after about 5 minutes of use.

But on the other hand, my corded DeWalt drill and angle grinder kick azz. Never ran into anything they couldn't handle.

But now that AJ had me looking back at pneumatics, the choices open up a lot... So does the opportunity to pick up a sprayer. I'd love to get into that, and stop using spray paint. Lol

AcidJake75 · 04-17-2012, 01:51 PM

^^^you wont regret it... but you may need a bigger compressor if you are going to start spraying with it.. my use is strictly for installations..

**StormTroopin** · 04-17-2012, 02:01 PM

Ugh. All I see is $$$$$ flying out of my pocket

Wouldn't be big projects, just painting my back bumper, redoing my mirror caps etc

Nick568 · 04-17-2012, 02:03 PM

I ended up buying the same Dewalt as in your first post. But mine was the detent pin model instead of the hog ring.

I haven't yet had a chance to use it for anything other than changing tires. It doesn't spin them off instantly like you see in Nascar, but after about 3 seconds of letting it hammer away, they come off.

If you haven't already bought one before I get a chance to try it on some seized bolts, I'll post with a report on how it does.

Also, some good info from people in this thread: Impact Gun Recommendations?

**StormTroopin** · 04-17-2012, 02:04 PM

That's where I've seen this before. I'd love to hear how yours does!

qapla · 04-17-2012, 03:22 PM

I have both electric and air impact. They both do what I ask of them.

I have used the electric on tires and did NOT have to wait to remove or install the lugs nuts. They spun just fine. I have also used the electric to work on the tractor and it worked just fine.

I have used the air to remove some things the electric would not remove and have also used the electric to remove things the air would not. Sometimes I think it has more to do with the way the impact hits then the foot pounds. The electric impact is heavier by nature then the air and therefore seems to deliver more impact to the driver and not the hands holding onto the tool (just an observation)

I think either way you go you will find a tool that works.

BTW - my electric impact is a Harbor Freight tool. I have had it for about 8 years and it still works just fine.

You could pick up an electric from HF and see if it will remove what you need. If it does not, return it - they are really good about taking things back.