Nut busting - Page 3

Nick M3 · 11-21-2019, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rumatt

The smaller one gets good reviews because because it has the option to lock it out so you can break it free manually and then use the power to spin it.

The one I linked doesn't. You need to use a wrench to break it, then switch the socket to the electric wrench.

Yeah, that’s a dumb tool.

And big and heavy.

FC · 11-21-2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde

The big repeated use for me is wheel changes and the 140 ft-lbs spec for the Camaro required something more powerful than the really, really, really old Goodyear thing I'd been using for 10+ years that, with a full charge, could usually bust 3 of 5 nuts off the first wheel.

My LR4 also has very high torque settings and my Makita impact (325ft-lb) struggles to brake those loose.

Nick M3 · 11-21-2019, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC

My LR4 also has very high torque settings and my Makita impact (325ft-lb) struggles to brake those loose.

time for a bigger impact

John V · 11-21-2019, 02:52 PM

My ancient, second-hand Matco 18V has no problem with the Ram's lug nuts at 140ft-lbs. It also managed both RX-8 axle nuts which are at 220ft-lbs, and they're also staked.

It's got one dying cell in the battery that I occasionally have to jumpstart back to life. I really need to replace it.

kognito · 11-21-2019, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

Electric ratchets are the best. THE BEST.

Was probably before most here were born, but I still remember the first time I used an air ratchet wrench in 1974. Back then, they were THE BEST

Nick M3 · 11-21-2019, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kognito

Was probably before most here were born, but I still remember the first time I used an air ratchet wrench in 1974. Back then, they were THE BEST

Yeah. It’s like that, but quiet and no hose. And you can take it anywhere.

*clyde* · 11-21-2019, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

Yeah. It’s like that, but quiet and no hose. And you can take it anywhere.

Dude, you don't know what you missed in your life development not having daily driven a 5.0 Fox body Mustang.

John V · 11-21-2019, 05:15 PM

I have an air ratchet. I've had it for almost twenty years.

I used it once.

FC · 11-21-2019, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick M3

time for a bigger impact

Yup. I need one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XWT08Z...4373653&sr=8-4

BL Motor delivers 740 feet pounds of Max Torque and 1,180 feet pounds of breakaway torque

rumatt · 11-21-2019, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FC

Yup. I need one of these.

After seeing all these torque specs I looked up mine.

Quote:

1,000 ft-lbs of fastening torque and 1400 ft-lbs of nut-busting torque.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Produc...enches/2767-22

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11-21-2019, 02:52 PM	#24
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,740	My ancient, second-hand Matco 18V has no problem with the Ram's lug nuts at 140ft-lbs. It also managed both RX-8 axle nuts which are at 220ft-lbs, and they're also staked. It's got one dying cell in the battery that I occasionally have to jumpstart back to life. I really need to replace it.

11-21-2019, 05:15 PM	#28
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,740	I have an air ratchet. I've had it for almost twenty years. I used it once.