I was thinking of buying a electric impact driver that uses a cord, instead of a cordless one, because I am sick of taking off my lug nuts by hand. I was going to get eithor a 1/4 inch or 1/2 electric model by porter cable or craftsman. Will this be strong enough to remove and put back on lug nuts w…

@“the same mountainbike” You do realize you never store a torque wrench without zeroing it out? Doing that knocks the calibration off. By the way? When was the last time your torque wrench was cal/cert’d? I’m sure it needs it if you’ve been storing it preset. Tester

Yup, and it’s still far, far, far better than just guessing. I’m not using it to build an assembly for the space shuttle. It doesn’t comply with NASA5300.4. Or even MIL-STD-55110. I’m using it to put lug nuts on. When you get a flat, what do YOU use to put your spare on?

I use the lug wrench that came with the vehicle. Then pull the vehicle into the shop and then check torque with my torque wrench. Tester

You use the lug wrench that came with the vehicle to install the lug nuts and you’re criticizing ME for the torque wrench in my trunk not being stored and calibrated IAW MIL-STD-44662? Gimme a break.

http://www.mountztorque.com/learning-center/guide/preventive-maintenance-torque-wrench Just sayin’ Tester

No George. Mechanics prefer cordless impacts because they weigh the same as a pneumatic impact, but you don’t have to fight with an air hose to get into tight places. Besides, a cordless impact will remove a majority of the fasteners that are found on a vehicle. Tester

Tester , you seem to be answering a different question than the OP posed. But I can see your point that a cordless version would be easier due to improved access. There’s a pretty good comparison summary on the web, link below. OP should look at the second to last paragraph. [image] A…

I bought a Kawasaki cordless impact wrench a few years ago. When the battery is charged…it has no problem removing any lug-nut. Very powerful. I almost bought a pneumatic and compressor…but I really had no other need for the compressor except to blow up basketballs.

Tester, I don’t need your lecture. End of debate.

Will a electric impact driver remove lug nuts?

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George_San_Jose1 June 29, 2016, 3:36am 54

Is there a reason mechanics use air impact drivers instead of electric ones?

One practical reason, everything else being equal, I’d guess the air version weighs less, so isn’t as tiring for the mechanics-staff to use.

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Will a electric impact driver remove lug nuts?

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