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General Sport Trac Discussion
air compressor or electric impact wrench
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 1013444" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>I don't care much for Harbor Freight electric power tools, but I did buy a 12 Volt impact wrench there about 10 years ago. I kept it in my Sport Trac for changing tires and it worked great, but it is not a traditional impact wrench with rapid hammering pulses. The motor spins a weight inside the gun for about 5 seconds, and then releases a centrifugal clutch which provides a single strong impact to jolt the nuts loose and then spins them off. Sometimes it may take 2 or 3 jolts to break the nuts loose, but it does the job...just a little slower than a conventional air impact wrench.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I bought it because a friend said he had one and even used it to completely dismantle an engine. It comes with a case and several sockets to fit most lug nuts, but you can use any 1/2" socket wrenches on it.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I only mention this because the 12 volt impact wrench only cost about $20, but works great.. If you need other tools, then stick with an air compressor, but if you only need an impact wrench for occasional use, this might be the way to go.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 1013444, member: 52972"] I don't care much for Harbor Freight electric power tools, but I did buy a 12 Volt impact wrench there about 10 years ago. I kept it in my Sport Trac for changing tires and it worked great, but it is not a traditional impact wrench with rapid hammering pulses. The motor spins a weight inside the gun for about 5 seconds, and then releases a centrifugal clutch which provides a single strong impact to jolt the nuts loose and then spins them off. Sometimes it may take 2 or 3 jolts to break the nuts loose, but it does the job...just a little slower than a conventional air impact wrench. I bought it because a friend said he had one and even used it to completely dismantle an engine. It comes with a case and several sockets to fit most lug nuts, but you can use any 1/2" socket wrenches on it. I only mention this because the 12 volt impact wrench only cost about $20, but works great.. If you need other tools, then stick with an air compressor, but if you only need an impact wrench for occasional use, this might be the way to go. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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