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Old May 18, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Just wondering if this Impact Wrench will work for removing OEM wheels on an s2000. Now I know, Cordless Impact Wrenches are not ideal because of Torque and Battery life... but I just don't have the room for an Air Compressor right now, and I already own the Drill and Impact Driver so I'm already invested in Makita 12v batteries.

http://www.amazon.com/Bare-Tool-Maki...pr_product_top

One reviewer mentioned it wouldn't work on his Tundra wheels but handled the Civic wheels no problem. They say it has 325 ft. lbs. of torque, just wondering if it will do the trick.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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OEM spec for lugs is 95-85ft/lbs should handle it fine.
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Old May 19, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by RedCelica
OEM spec for lugs is 95-85ft/lbs should handle it fine.
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Originally Posted by 2ndTimeAround
15" handle works fine, I'd assume 18-24" is even easier, my other vehicles are torqued to 105.

you should be able to walk into the local sears and grab this one at the sale price: http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...handle&prdNo=3

No matter which way you go I'd recommend getting deep impact sockets.
I'll probably pick something like that up as well as a backup and for other stuff.
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Old May 19, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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dont think that will work.one of the guys has one in the shop and it sucks and wont pull anything off. i bought a 1/2 snap-on one cost a little more but you get what you pay for i havent found anything that it cant pull off yet.
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real men use a 4-way and brute strength though
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Old May 23, 2011 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RedCelica
real men use a 4-way and brute strength though
What can I say, I must be a girlie man
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Old May 23, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 2ndTimeAround
15" handle works fine, I'd assume 18-24" is even easier, my other vehicles are torqued to 105.

you should be able to walk into the local sears and grab this one at the sale price: http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...handle&prdNo=3

No matter which way you go I'd recommend getting deep impact sockets.
I have that one. It works well for removing lugs.
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Old May 24, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by thrashgash
dont think that will work.one of the guys has one in the shop and it sucks and wont pull anything off. i bought a 1/2 snap-on one cost a little more but you get what you pay for i havent found anything that it cant pull off yet.
i have that 1/2" lithium snapon one too--it's strong enough for pretty much any bolt on a car. i also have a 3/8" snapon, and i only use it for tight spaces. it won't take off your car lugs without scratching them. that 1/2" snapon is a life saver--i dunno how i ever worked on cars without it before!

that makita one the op referenced is a 1/2" type. i assume it should be okay for car lugs.
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