Frozen bolts
I posted this on page 4 in Tech Issues but thought Class A owners might not read over there, so this is a new thread with the same text. I apologize for the double post.
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JohnnyT Moderator
I have a few (almost all of them) shock bolts that my pneumatic impact won't loosen. I don't recall what kind it is (similar to a Campbell Hausfield) but knowing me when I bought it I didn't spend a lot of money on it. I'll guess a quoted 250 ft-lbs @ 90 psi. Even with repeated soakings of PB Blaster, hammering with a hand impact and 2 different torches one easily accessed bolt wouldn't budge. 18" breaker with another 12" leverage just laughed at me (big smile in the bar).
So I'm faced with taking the moho to a truck shop and giving them my green or buying a better tool for the job. I hate being beaten, I'm leaning the latter. Besides, who can resist buying a new tool?
I looked at the Harbor-Freight electric varieties. I don't think 230 ft-lbs will do the job, especially when ALL the specs I'm looking at are best case scenarios. Beyond simple tools & supplies I've not been impressed with HF.
Milwaukee Electric units seem to be overpriced for the ft-lbs they deliver. 300 ft-lbs @ $179
DeWalt DW292 / DW293 electrics have 345 ft-lb in a price point I can sit down with, barely. $139 Amazon
Craftsman 9-19984 pneumatic is quoting 580 ft-lbs (I hope at 90 psi) on Amazon for $110. I'm guessing that's enough for any frozen bolt.
Ingersoll-Rand 2135TiMAX pneumatic is porking out at 750 ft-lbs. The price porks out too at $259. Might do more damage than good with this one?
Also, the wheel lugs seem to be a loose fit for 7/8" socket (2002 Ford F53 chassis). Could these be metric?
Electric impact would be more convenient. For $30 less I get 235 more ft-lbs of torque and more confidence in getting the job done. I just need to haul the compressor from the basement.
1 1/8" socket, don't know the bolt size without crawling back under. Is 580 ft-lbs enough for rusted suspension bolts?
Best,
- bob
Double Posts are not permitted
JohnnyT Moderator
I have a few (almost all of them) shock bolts that my pneumatic impact won't loosen. I don't recall what kind it is (similar to a Campbell Hausfield) but knowing me when I bought it I didn't spend a lot of money on it. I'll guess a quoted 250 ft-lbs @ 90 psi. Even with repeated soakings of PB Blaster, hammering with a hand impact and 2 different torches one easily accessed bolt wouldn't budge. 18" breaker with another 12" leverage just laughed at me (big smile in the bar).
So I'm faced with taking the moho to a truck shop and giving them my green or buying a better tool for the job. I hate being beaten, I'm leaning the latter. Besides, who can resist buying a new tool?
I looked at the Harbor-Freight electric varieties. I don't think 230 ft-lbs will do the job, especially when ALL the specs I'm looking at are best case scenarios. Beyond simple tools & supplies I've not been impressed with HF.
Milwaukee Electric units seem to be overpriced for the ft-lbs they deliver. 300 ft-lbs @ $179
DeWalt DW292 / DW293 electrics have 345 ft-lb in a price point I can sit down with, barely. $139 Amazon
Craftsman 9-19984 pneumatic is quoting 580 ft-lbs (I hope at 90 psi) on Amazon for $110. I'm guessing that's enough for any frozen bolt.
Ingersoll-Rand 2135TiMAX pneumatic is porking out at 750 ft-lbs. The price porks out too at $259. Might do more damage than good with this one?
Also, the wheel lugs seem to be a loose fit for 7/8" socket (2002 Ford F53 chassis). Could these be metric?
Electric impact would be more convenient. For $30 less I get 235 more ft-lbs of torque and more confidence in getting the job done. I just need to haul the compressor from the basement.
1 1/8" socket, don't know the bolt size without crawling back under. Is 580 ft-lbs enough for rusted suspension bolts?
Best,
- bob
