Impact wrenches
With the possibility of needing a flat tire changed when no roadside assistance is available I'm wanting to be prepared to do the job myself. I've pretty much checked into the aircompressor/inverter,...
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Bonefish wrote:
As previously posted.....
I can only speak to a 1/2 inch drive 18v Dewalt Impact Driver which I carry.
I have and it will knock loose and take the lug nuts off the tow vehicle and camper in the case of a flat.
Caution: It is capable of OVER torquing and cross threading the lug nuts with 300 ft-lbs if use improperly when putting them back on. I start the lug nuts by hand and use a short burst to snug them up I then torque the lugs the rest of the way by hand and torqued with Snapon torque wrench.
You will need impact capable sockets---the standard ones it will split open. Also another advantage the wheel does not have to be in contact with the ground when knocking the lug nuts loose.
x2-I have one also. Would not leave home without it. It is stout if you have a fully charged battery.
