Impact Guns and Extensions Do Not Mix
I am sure this is old hat to most but it is something I learned last week after 71 years of not knowing. I tried to remove wheel nuts using an 1/2" air impact gun with a 6" extension. It just sat ther...
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That IS correct. Extension, and the extra joint (extension to socket) soak up some of the impact's torque. Seen "Torque Sticks?" it's an extension with a built-in socket that will actually limit what the impact can deliver to the nut.
I found that even with an (impact) extension, my 7/8" impact socket had trouble with the rear wheels. I used the extension because of interference with the axle hub. Harbor Fright sells individual deep impact sockets but apparently 7/8" (23mm) isn't popular enough to sell separately, just as part of a set.
Back to it... Torque Sticks
Color Coded for Hex Size and for Torque.
I found that even with an (impact) extension, my 7/8" impact socket had trouble with the rear wheels. I used the extension because of interference with the axle hub. Harbor Fright sells individual deep impact sockets but apparently 7/8" (23mm) isn't popular enough to sell separately, just as part of a set.
Back to it... Torque Sticks
Color Coded for Hex Size and for Torque.
