impact driver - Page 2

sstg · 12-01-08, 06:07

Go with IR. You can get an adapter for the 3/8 drive.

BigJimZ28 · 12-01-08, 06:20

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Originally Posted by bcgreen

One more question. I notice most of the impact drivers are 1/2" and I believe most of my sockets at home are 3/8". Should I go with 1/2" and get separate impact sockets just for the impact driver?

regular sockets are not safe
you will want new impact sockets

MBenz · 12-01-08, 06:21

If you get an impact gun, get impact sockets that fit it. I have broken adaptors and sockets on really stubborn bolts. You don't have to get a hole set, just the ones you need.

yakky · 12-01-08, 06:30

yep, my craftsman sockets have gotten pretty torn up from use on the impact gun (sometimes I'm too lazy to get the impact sockets). The cheapo pitsburgh sockets from harbor freight have done really well though.

bcgreen · 12-02-08, 06:18

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Originally Posted by sstg

Go with IR. You can get an adapter for the 3/8 drive.

Sorry, but what is an "IR"?

yakky · 12-02-08, 07:26

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Originally Posted by bcgreen

Sorry, but what is an "IR"?

what is IR

the other pc · 12-02-08, 09:31

Ingersoll-Rand

bcgreen · 12-02-08, 11:34

Thanks
IR, for what I want to do and as often, that would be overkill.

Sponger · 12-14-08, 09:42

I'm familiar with the brake bolt you're referring to. I have a G35 coupe and recently did a brake job on a G sedan. If I remember correctly, that bolt is torqued to 125 ft lbs. per the FSM. I was able to get the bolt off by soaking with Liquid Wrench, turning the wheels outward, and placing a jack underneath the suspension arm. The bolt came loose with the help of a long breaker bar.

bcgreen · 12-15-08, 05:25

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Originally Posted by Sponger

I'm familiar with the brake bolt you're referring to. I have a G35 coupe and recently did a brake job on a G sedan. If I remember correctly, that bolt is torqued to 125 ft lbs. per the FSM. I was able to get the bolt off by soaking with Liquid Wrench, turning the wheels outward, and placing a jack underneath the suspension arm. The bolt came loose with the help of a long breaker bar.

When I do the brakes I follow the same procedure with a block of wood under the suspension arm, but it getting the caliber bracket bolt out that is giving me the headaches. The rear you cannot rotate the wheel outward so you are stuck. Just waiting patiently by the fireplace for Santa, for that impact driver.

Sponger · 12-15-08, 09:32

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Originally Posted by bcgreen

When I do the brakes I follow the same procedure with a block of wood under the suspension arm, but it getting the caliber bracket bolt out that is giving me the headaches. The rear you cannot rotate the wheel outward so you are stuck. Just waiting patiently by the fireplace for Santa, for that impact driver.

Good luck -- hopefully, Santa will come through. If not, I forgot to mention that I used an old torque wrench. A little more leverage than a breaker bar with more angle. I know you're not supposed to use a torque wrench to loosen, but it has a lifetime warranty so I can take it back if it breaks.

Eliot Ness · 12-16-08, 06:19

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Originally Posted by Sponger

................. I forgot to mention that I used an old torque wrench. A little more leverage than a breaker bar with more angle............

I have a big 1/2" torque wrench from Harbor Freight that I use for that same purpose. I wouldn't use my good Craftsman for that but the HF was on special for about $10 a few years ago. It's a bit bulkier than a breaker bar but occasionally comes in handy.