good air impact wrench recommendation???

[James S]

Hey There,

I am wondering about a good impact wrench recommendation. What size should I get? All help is appreciated.

James

[mcmonroe]

Try this place:

http://www.harborfreight.com/

They have zillions of them at various price points. I have bought their cheap stuff and more expensive name brand stuff and had good luck with all of it. They also run specials all the time.

For removing tires and lug nuts you need a good 1/2 inch drive with higher torque levels.

Hope that helps,

Mark

[Kennedy]

I have the Ingersol Rand IR2131 I believe. 1/2" drive, plenty of power, and tough as nails....

[Beedee]

I'm on my 2nd IR 231 in 27 years. Use everyday, have put several kits in over the years. Would I buy another one? YES. Just make sure you have clean air, and watch out, you can break a lot of stuff with on of these critters. :eek:
Good luck.
Brian

[Beedee]

Hey James, I see that you are from the great white north also, Here is a website for a canadian company. (site can be a bit slow to load)
Babco Sales (http://www.babcosales.ca)
Some of their prices on air tools are pretty good. Just a sugestion, if you have never used an impact before, buy a 3/8 drive to start off with. Some of the new 1/2 drive put out some incredible torques, they will shatter sockets and break things off faster then you can say " Aw S*&T" :eek:
My $.02 worth.
Good luck
Brian

[Kennedy]

Looked at the # today. Mine is the IR 2131 1/2" drive twin hammer.

I picked up a 3/8" drive IR 2115 today also. The new ones are called the Ti series. VERY good stuff. Simple 4 position adjusting valve and rear mounted direction valves. Exhausts out the handle too...

[David Proske]

Hey JK, how big of a compressor do you have to drive that wrench? I have the same one and thought it should have more torque than it does.

[Kennedy]

I've got an 80 gallon 5 HP cast iron pump horizontal unit. I have it regulated to 90-100psi.

How large a hose do you run? How long since you oiled the tool?

I've had lug nuts that the 2131 couldn't budge, but it took one helluva long wrench to pop them.

[BMDMAX]

I am a big fan of the Aircat impact wrenches. Tons of torque and very, very quiet.

Twin hammers, 800 ft/lbs and 82 Dba. :cool:

www.aircat.com (http://www.aircat.com)

[Beedee]

Hey BMDMAX, have you checked the torque to see if it even come close to what the manufacure claims. I thought about relpacing my IR 231 with an aircat, but wanted to give them some time to prove themselves. I have yet to find one that will put out what they claim. My 231 claims max torque of 450, new was mabey 350 and now if I get 250 I'm lucky. Let me know please and thanx.

Brian

[saskdiesel]

I have a DeWalt cordless impact. It is a 3/8 drive and works really well. I see on e'bay there is a number of new and used wrenches for sale at good prices. It's worth a look.

[Dr_Crane]

I've used all different kinds, IR makes the best in my opinion. Had Snap-on's best, pales in comparison. Every few years the snap on guy tells me he's got the latest and greatest impact wrench for only twice the price of an IR! 1/2" drive IR will easily snap off 1/2" grade 8 bolts with 150 lbs of air.

[okauto]

I operate several tire stores with alignment/brake/ and muffler centers. We use IR wrenches from 3/8" for small assembly work to 1" for semi tractor trailer work. Their 2130 1/2" guns with a 2" extended shank have been extremely good, and we are now going to the new Titanium 2135's. Our experience is that the IR'S cannot be beat. However, maintenance is absolutely the key to longevity. Dry clean air is a must - and regulate the pressure to a max of 135 psi. Most guns will deliver their rated torque at less than this. Every single one of our guns gets a squirt of Marvel Mystery Red oil in the inlet air tube every morning. By doing that our guns last until the anvils are so round and worn out they will no longer hold the sockets. In many cases, our guns will last over a year with extremely heavy constant use.