| trhoppe | 11-03-2005 01:04 PM |
[QUOTE=thrdeye]Tom, I posted a question other must have missed it.
Does your impact have to make a specified torque for the torque stick to work correctly? Or does it just need to make more torque that the stick is ratred?[/QUOTE]
I have no idea. The snap-on is rated for 210ftlbs tightening torque and it does a great job with that torque stick. I would assume the harbor freight would work as well.
-Tom
Does your impact have to make a specified torque for the torque stick to work correctly? Or does it just need to make more torque that the stick is ratred?[/QUOTE]
I have no idea. The snap-on is rated for 210ftlbs tightening torque and it does a great job with that torque stick. I would assume the harbor freight would work as well.
-Tom
| dwx | 11-03-2005 01:11 PM |
[QUOTE=IamRascal]Subarus spec if my memory serves me correctly is 80-85ft/lbs. Stick to 80 if you want to be safe.
On my sunfire it's 100 ft/lbs as are most GM's[/QUOTE]
That's about 20 lbs higher than the Subaru spec. The Subaru spec is fairly low. I don't think I've ever torqued mine higher than 75 ft-lbs on any kind of wheel/application.
On my sunfire it's 100 ft/lbs as are most GM's[/QUOTE]
That's about 20 lbs higher than the Subaru spec. The Subaru spec is fairly low. I don't think I've ever torqued mine higher than 75 ft-lbs on any kind of wheel/application.
| trhoppe | 11-03-2005 01:24 PM |
You guys torque to whatever you want, but with real lugnuts (stock ones suck) I've been torquing my wheels to 90ft lbs for 3 years, hundreds and hundreds of times without any problems whatsoever. I'd rather go 20ft lbs heavier and not have one of my wheels fall off on track or during an autox.
-Tom
-Tom
| Calamity Jesus | 11-03-2005 01:26 PM |
It usually has a lot to do with the type of wheel being used. Your Sunfire has steel wheels, does it not? Alloy wheels will crumble/dent/gouge when torqued too much.
| fliz | 11-03-2005 03:24 PM |
[QUOTE=Beaverboy]It usually has a lot to do with the type of wheel being used. Your Sunfire has steel wheels, does it not? Alloy wheels will crumble/dent/gouge when torqued too much.[/QUOTE]
The real difference is the studs. Subaru uses a fine thread pitch on their studs, and they're probably a smaller diameter than the Sunfire.
My wife's Protege torques to 85 ft-lbs, but it uses a 1.5 thread pitch, instead of the 1.25 Subaru uses.
The real difference is the studs. Subaru uses a fine thread pitch on their studs, and they're probably a smaller diameter than the Sunfire.
My wife's Protege torques to 85 ft-lbs, but it uses a 1.5 thread pitch, instead of the 1.25 Subaru uses.
| dwx | 11-03-2005 03:27 PM |
[QUOTE=trhoppe]You guys torque to whatever you want, but with real lugnuts (stock ones suck) I've been torquing my wheels to 90ft lbs for 3 years, hundreds and hundreds of times without any problems whatsoever. I'd rather go 20ft lbs heavier and not have one of my wheels fall off on track or during an autox.
-Tom[/QUOTE]
Heh same here, at 75 ft-lbs. :) Rallyxs, ice racing (on studs), autocrossing, track days, etc.
-Tom[/QUOTE]
Heh same here, at 75 ft-lbs. :) Rallyxs, ice racing (on studs), autocrossing, track days, etc.
| PhilC | 11-03-2005 04:02 PM |
[QUOTE=wrxsubaru]I hate habor freight, i go there to buy $10 in tools and leave with at least $100 every time.[/QUOTE]
It's always funny to watch the people you just know are in the store for the first time. They are the ones with a glazed look in their eyes pushing one cart full of stuff and pulling another.
It's always funny to watch the people you just know are in the store for the first time. They are the ones with a glazed look in their eyes pushing one cart full of stuff and pulling another.
| PhilC | 11-03-2005 09:55 PM |
And I stopped by the local Harbor Frieght store tonight and was told that this is an internet only item. The only cordless impact they have in the stores in the $150 model. At least that's true here in Cleveland, who knows if it applies elsewhere.
I made it out of the store only spending $22 on other things I'm not sure I really needed.
I made it out of the store only spending $22 on other things I'm not sure I really needed.
| funsti | 11-04-2005 04:05 PM |
Does anyone know if this [url=http://www.cumminstools.com/browse.cfm/4,1281.htm]Cummins Cordless Impact[/url] is a good deal? They are having a truck sale this coming Monday right here in town and I may go snag this one since Harbor Freight is backordered.
I can't tell if the motor is brushless on the Cummins; are they ever on cordless impacts? It looks like this Chicago Electric one Harbor Freight has on sale has a brushed motor. Brushless = reliable; usually anyway. In any case the brushes are replaceable on the Chicago Electric model. I see one of the little flat head screw things to take a brush out in the picture; just like on my Dremel.
Unless this Cummins model is completely inferior I think I'm gonna go get it because I'm impatient :p.
-JWM
I can't tell if the motor is brushless on the Cummins; are they ever on cordless impacts? It looks like this Chicago Electric one Harbor Freight has on sale has a brushed motor. Brushless = reliable; usually anyway. In any case the brushes are replaceable on the Chicago Electric model. I see one of the little flat head screw things to take a brush out in the picture; just like on my Dremel.
Unless this Cummins model is completely inferior I think I'm gonna go get it because I'm impatient :p.
-JWM
| Hotrodguru | 11-04-2005 04:23 PM |
Sweet now I have something to use my 20% off coupon on.
Guru
Guru
| mykrrrr | 11-04-2005 04:50 PM |
They were out @ my local HF. :(
| hampster | 11-04-2005 04:55 PM |
Just a heads up, but it looks like the sale might have ended for the linked impact wrench. The link still works, but if you go through FH's website, that item is nowhere to be found.
Oh, and for those that want a throw-around 18V kit:
[URL=http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90374]4-piece 18V powertool kit $40[/URL]
I'm sure it's junk, for that price, you really can't lose. :)
Oh, and for those that want a throw-around 18V kit:
[URL=http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90374]4-piece 18V powertool kit $40[/URL]
I'm sure it's junk, for that price, you really can't lose. :)
| hampster | 11-04-2005 05:54 PM |
[QUOTE=PhilC]And I stopped by the local Harbor Frieght store tonight and was told that this is an internet only item. The only cordless impact they have in the stores in the $150 model. At least that's true here in Cleveland, who knows if it applies elsewhere.[/QUOTE]
Yep, I called a local store and was told the same thing... :(
Yep, I called a local store and was told the same thing... :(
| fliz | 12-05-2005 03:07 PM |
Finally!
My impact showed up today!!!
Plenty of time to spare for the winter season.
My impact showed up today!!!
Plenty of time to spare for the winter season.
| ralliharri | 12-05-2005 03:35 PM |
Got mine a little over a week ago but havent had a chance to try it yet, came w/ those dumb sockets in inches!
| IBAUCLAPlaya | 12-05-2005 06:11 PM |
Yeah I FINALLY got mine today. It shipped out at least a week ago, and I was starting to get pissed.
| Howl | 12-05-2005 08:54 PM |
Word of warning. I picked up a Harbour Freight 18v cordless impact gun last spring so I could switch to wheels in a hurry. It died on me this fall after about six uses. The motor lost all it's torque for some reason.
| Joel Gat, 1.8L | 12-05-2005 09:43 PM |
Hello,
I'm a convert. I want a good 18-volt variable torque trigger cordless torque gun. We used them this weekend at the 25-hour and being able to chose a rough torque spec and spin a lugnut at a variable speed was awesome. The DeWalt someone brought to the track never got used. It's just not as nice when you have only two speeds - off and on.
That said, despite our managers best protests, none of the crew was willing to skip the torque-wrench after shooting the lugnuts on. Since the lugnuts were too hot to hold by hand, we'd drop them into a 19mm deep socket and start them all by hand, then pick up the gun and zip them down, then torque them. Perfect and very quick. We could do a single tire change, refuelling, and driver change in under 2 minutes... thanks in large part to the very easy to use torque guns :)
Joel
I'm a convert. I want a good 18-volt variable torque trigger cordless torque gun. We used them this weekend at the 25-hour and being able to chose a rough torque spec and spin a lugnut at a variable speed was awesome. The DeWalt someone brought to the track never got used. It's just not as nice when you have only two speeds - off and on.
That said, despite our managers best protests, none of the crew was willing to skip the torque-wrench after shooting the lugnuts on. Since the lugnuts were too hot to hold by hand, we'd drop them into a 19mm deep socket and start them all by hand, then pick up the gun and zip them down, then torque them. Perfect and very quick. We could do a single tire change, refuelling, and driver change in under 2 minutes... thanks in large part to the very easy to use torque guns :)
Joel
| hampster | 12-06-2005 06:31 PM |
[QUOTE=Howl]Word of warning. I picked up a Harbour Freight 18v cordless impact gun last spring so I could switch to wheels in a hurry. It died on me this fall after about six uses. The motor lost all it's torque for some reason.[/QUOTE]
What brand/model was it. These ones are Chicago.
...and I still haven't gotten mine yet... :furious:
What brand/model was it. These ones are Chicago.
...and I still haven't gotten mine yet... :furious:
| Draken | 12-06-2005 07:17 PM |
I got mine. It is doing a wonderful job holding down the dining room carpet. Prolly won't get used till spring.
Chris H.
Chris H.
| hampster | 12-07-2005 11:31 AM |
Wow, speak of the devil: mine was sitting on my porch when I got home! :banana:
| DougM | 12-07-2005 03:47 PM |
hey, someone had a link to the torque sticks that HarborFreight sells, but it was for an [u]individual[/u] stick, not the entire set. I can't find it anywhere.... anyone?
| ride5000 | 12-07-2005 03:53 PM |
[QUOTE=8Complex]Funny, I've driven with a lugnut missing on 2 wheels (1f/1r) for 10k without any issues... and I [b]don't[/b] drive easy.[/QUOTE]
yup, me too.
5 lugs fronts, 4 lugs rear, some 10k miles or so (last spring) ;)
yup, me too.
5 lugs fronts, 4 lugs rear, some 10k miles or so (last spring) ;)
| Bishop | 12-07-2005 04:16 PM |
[QUOTE=DougM]hey, someone had a link to the torque sticks that HarborFreight sells, but it was for an [u]individual[/u] stick, not the entire set. I can't find it anywhere.... anyone?[/QUOTE]
here ya go. it was in post #41
it's not harborfreight though.
[url="http://www.torquestick.com/cart/customer/product.php?productid=31&cat=1&page=1"]http://www.torquestick.com/cart/customer/product.php?productid=31&cat=1&page=1[/url]
here ya go. it was in post #41
it's not harborfreight though.
[url="http://www.torquestick.com/cart/customer/product.php?productid=31&cat=1&page=1"]http://www.torquestick.com/cart/customer/product.php?productid=31&cat=1&page=1[/url]
| DougM | 12-07-2005 04:19 PM |
THANKS! don't know why I couldn't find that myself!
do people recommend 65 ft lbs or 75??? if they're not especially accurate I'd hate to have it not tighten it enough....
do people recommend 65 ft lbs or 75??? if they're not especially accurate I'd hate to have it not tighten it enough....
| ride5000 | 12-07-2005 05:01 PM |
folks, don't overanalyze the lugnut thing.
i always use the same gun to swap wheels, my own craftsman (pneumatic).
some time ago, during a swap, i set the gun to 2 (of 4), and did about 3 raps past seated. took out the torque wrench, and tested the nuts to be about 90ftlbs, +/- 5ftlbs. that was close enough for me.
now i know the gun and i just put them on the same way each time. the torque stick is for monkeys at jiffy lube who don't know their tools.
jm2c
ken
i always use the same gun to swap wheels, my own craftsman (pneumatic).
some time ago, during a swap, i set the gun to 2 (of 4), and did about 3 raps past seated. took out the torque wrench, and tested the nuts to be about 90ftlbs, +/- 5ftlbs. that was close enough for me.
now i know the gun and i just put them on the same way each time. the torque stick is for monkeys at jiffy lube who don't know their tools.
jm2c
ken
| Joel Gat, 1.8L | 12-07-2005 05:17 PM |
Hello,
Not using a torque wrench is for monkeys everywhere who don't understand how torque specs come about :)
A gun to get you close... no problem. But skipping the torque wrench?
Joel
Not using a torque wrench is for monkeys everywhere who don't understand how torque specs come about :)
A gun to get you close... no problem. But skipping the torque wrench?
Joel
| Draken | 12-07-2005 05:30 PM |
I always use a torque wrench after swapping wheels. It adds what, like 2 minutes total time to set the wrench, and clicky clicky on 20 lugs? even when I'm rushing to swap wheels at an autocross, i clicky clicky everytime.
| ride5000 | 12-07-2005 06:02 PM |
[QUOTE=Joel Gat, 1.8L]Hello,
Not using a torque wrench is for monkeys everywhere who don't understand how torque specs come about :)
A gun to get you close... no problem. But skipping the torque wrench?
Joel[/QUOTE]
well, i used to feel the same way, until i got tired of hitting every lug with the wrench only to be within +/-5ftlbs anyway. ;) a 10ftlb range is a total non issue with lugnuts.
i'm just saying that the repeatability of MY gun in MY hands with MY compressor and MY regulator with MY hoses and MY sockets and MY lugnuts is close enough for ME. there just aren't any variables left.
seriously, i suggest everyone go try it themselves. if you can't find a setting on your impact gun (be it pneumatic or electric) and method of use that gives you pretty consistent torque numbers, by all means, take steps to make it right.
but if you can, [I]mail me the money that you were about to spend on a "torque stick."[/I] :lol: maybe then i can afford those two missing rear lugs... :p
Not using a torque wrench is for monkeys everywhere who don't understand how torque specs come about :)
A gun to get you close... no problem. But skipping the torque wrench?
Joel[/QUOTE]
well, i used to feel the same way, until i got tired of hitting every lug with the wrench only to be within +/-5ftlbs anyway. ;) a 10ftlb range is a total non issue with lugnuts.
i'm just saying that the repeatability of MY gun in MY hands with MY compressor and MY regulator with MY hoses and MY sockets and MY lugnuts is close enough for ME. there just aren't any variables left.
seriously, i suggest everyone go try it themselves. if you can't find a setting on your impact gun (be it pneumatic or electric) and method of use that gives you pretty consistent torque numbers, by all means, take steps to make it right.
but if you can, [I]mail me the money that you were about to spend on a "torque stick."[/I] :lol: maybe then i can afford those two missing rear lugs... :p
| Joel Gat, 1.8L | 12-07-2005 06:13 PM |
Hello,
Well, since the subject of this thread is cordless impact guns, let me add one set of variables - current battery charge, and in the case of NiCad's, current battery memory state. I found that a partially discharged cordless may produce 50 ft-lbs on a given number of hammers while a fully charged, identical gun may produce 150 ft-lbs with the same number of hammers.
Besides, this last weekend, we proved to ourselves that torquing doesn't take time. We did a 4-wheel swap, radio change, oil top-off, driver change, and refuelling in 3 minutes 43 seconds. :) And that included torquing all 20 lugnuts.
Joel
Well, since the subject of this thread is cordless impact guns, let me add one set of variables - current battery charge, and in the case of NiCad's, current battery memory state. I found that a partially discharged cordless may produce 50 ft-lbs on a given number of hammers while a fully charged, identical gun may produce 150 ft-lbs with the same number of hammers.
Besides, this last weekend, we proved to ourselves that torquing doesn't take time. We did a 4-wheel swap, radio change, oil top-off, driver change, and refuelling in 3 minutes 43 seconds. :) And that included torquing all 20 lugnuts.
Joel
| ride5000 | 12-08-2005 08:19 AM |
ok, i guess you win then. :lol:
don't even [I]try [/I]to determine how strong your power tool is, because there is no possible way you'll ever know. it has been proven that all impact guns, air rachets, etc, apply [I]completely arbitrary[/I] levels of torque, every time you use them, so don't bother attempting to comprehend their characteristics. ;)
don't even [I]try [/I]to determine how strong your power tool is, because there is no possible way you'll ever know. it has been proven that all impact guns, air rachets, etc, apply [I]completely arbitrary[/I] levels of torque, every time you use them, so don't bother attempting to comprehend their characteristics. ;)
| Joel Gat, 1.8L | 12-08-2005 01:19 PM |
Hello,
I'm sure you can get some idea on an air gun, but this thread is about cordless guns...
Joel
I'm sure you can get some idea on an air gun, but this thread is about cordless guns...
Joel
| Hondo88 | 12-09-2005 08:55 AM |
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I'm not sure if they are available at all stores.
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I'm not sure if they are available at all stores.
| Tirewarmer | 12-09-2005 08:50 PM |
[QUOTE=Hondo88]Advanced Autoparts has a 19.2V model on sale for $77.77, with a lifetime warrenty.
[URL=http://advanceauto.shoplocal.com/advanceautoparts/default.aspx?action=detail&storeid=2371252&rapid=0&pagenumber=0&listingid=-2096110264&offerid=&ref=%2fadvanceautoparts%2fdefault.aspx%3faction%3dbrowsecategoryall%26storeid%3d2371252%26ViewMode%3d0]Link to Ad[/URL]
I'm not sure if they are available at all stores.[/QUOTE]
I picked up one of these today. It comes with two batteries. The case holds everything including the charger. I confirmed the lifetime warantee also. They took down my contact info and said if it breaks to bring it in for a new one.
Joe
[URL=http://advanceauto.shoplocal.com/advanceautoparts/default.aspx?action=detail&storeid=2371252&rapid=0&pagenumber=0&listingid=-2096110264&offerid=&ref=%2fadvanceautoparts%2fdefault.aspx%3faction%3dbrowsecategoryall%26storeid%3d2371252%26ViewMode%3d0]Link to Ad[/URL]
I'm not sure if they are available at all stores.[/QUOTE]
I picked up one of these today. It comes with two batteries. The case holds everything including the charger. I confirmed the lifetime warantee also. They took down my contact info and said if it breaks to bring it in for a new one.
Joe
| spongejosh | 12-09-2005 09:58 PM |
just for the record, the subaru world rally team uses a torque wrench for every lugnut after they put them on with the gun.
josh
josh
| KC | 12-25-2005 11:14 PM |
Got mine under the tree. ;)
--kC
--kC
| Carnot | 12-25-2005 11:30 PM |
[QUOTE=KC]Got mine under the tree. ;)
--kC[/QUOTE]
Me too!
-Bryce
--kC[/QUOTE]
Me too!
-Bryce
| ride5000 | 12-26-2005 07:41 AM |
[QUOTE=spongejosh]just for the record, the subaru world rally team uses a torque wrench for every lugnut after they put them on with the gun.
josh[/QUOTE]
so we put on the lugs with an impact gun, then we go back and put on the lugs again with a torque wrench?
josh[/QUOTE]
so we put on the lugs with an impact gun, then we go back and put on the lugs again with a torque wrench?
| akuhner | 12-26-2005 09:17 AM |
[QUOTE=ride5000]so we put on the lugs with an impact gun, then we go back and [B]check the torque [/B] on the lugs with a torque wrench.[/QUOTE]
Corrected.
Corrected.
| austinpike | 12-26-2005 11:22 PM |
Do I not know how to use this thing, or did I just get what I paid for? It doesn't even have enough torque to bust loose a lug nut, it just sits there and bounces. It does seem to do an OK job cranking on the spring compressors, so at least it is worth something.
| ride5000 | 12-27-2005 07:24 AM |
[QUOTE=Car #187]Corrected.[/QUOTE]
ok.
if that's the case then the torque wrench is used to make sure there is ENOUGH torque on the nut... not that there is too much.
ok.
if that's the case then the torque wrench is used to make sure there is ENOUGH torque on the nut... not that there is too much.
| akuhner | 12-27-2005 09:36 AM |
Right. Yesterday after swapping my suspension out I was using a snap-on gun to put the wheels back on, then I hit it with the Torque wrench set to 75ft-lbs. Turns out I overcooked most of the lugs with the gun, but a few nuts still had a 1/2 turn or so left. I might have a tough time getting the others off later, but at least I know my wheels won't be falling off!
| BigClunke | 01-15-2006 03:29 PM |
[QUOTE=funsti]Does anyone know if this [url="http://www.cumminstools.com/browse.cfm/4,1281.htm"]Cummins Cordless Impact[/url] is a good deal? They are having a truck sale this coming Monday right here in town and I may go snag this one since Harbor Freight is backordered.
I can't tell if the motor is brushless on the Cummins; are they ever on cordless impacts? It looks like this Chicago Electric one Harbor Freight has on sale has a brushed motor. Brushless = reliable; usually anyway. In any case the brushes are replaceable on the Chicago Electric model. I see one of the little flat head screw things to take a brush out in the picture; just like on my Dremel.
Unless this Cummins model is completely inferior I think I'm gonna go get it because I'm impatient :p.
-JWM[/QUOTE]
Did anyone try this wrench? It seems to have slightly better specs than the 19.2v Harbor Freight model.
Also, any feedback about the quality of the guns tried would be appreciated; I am getting a bit sick of manually unscrewing lug nuts in sub-freezing temperatures.
I can't tell if the motor is brushless on the Cummins; are they ever on cordless impacts? It looks like this Chicago Electric one Harbor Freight has on sale has a brushed motor. Brushless = reliable; usually anyway. In any case the brushes are replaceable on the Chicago Electric model. I see one of the little flat head screw things to take a brush out in the picture; just like on my Dremel.
Unless this Cummins model is completely inferior I think I'm gonna go get it because I'm impatient :p.
-JWM[/QUOTE]
Did anyone try this wrench? It seems to have slightly better specs than the 19.2v Harbor Freight model.
Also, any feedback about the quality of the guns tried would be appreciated; I am getting a bit sick of manually unscrewing lug nuts in sub-freezing temperatures.
| WRX 2002 | 01-15-2006 04:09 PM |
If you want to use a Impact Wrench and don't want to check the Torque every time why not use one of these.
[URL=http://www.torquestick.com/cart/customer/home.php?cat=1]Torque Stick[/URL]
[URL=http://www.torquestick.com/cart/customer/home.php?cat=1]Torque Stick[/URL]
| akuhner | 01-15-2006 10:41 PM |
[QUOTE=WRX 2002]If you want to use a Impact Wrench and don't want to check the Torque every time why not use one of these.
[URL=http://www.torquestick.com/cart/customer/home.php?cat=1]Torque Stick[/URL][/QUOTE]
Someone in this thread has already proven those to be pointless with electric impacts. The actual torque of a battery powered impact gun is dependent on the charge of the battery. You MUST use a proper torque wrench on every lug nut if you really care that they stay on...
[URL=http://www.torquestick.com/cart/customer/home.php?cat=1]Torque Stick[/URL][/QUOTE]
Someone in this thread has already proven those to be pointless with electric impacts. The actual torque of a battery powered impact gun is dependent on the charge of the battery. You MUST use a proper torque wrench on every lug nut if you really care that they stay on...
| bfarm | 03-19-2006 10:41 PM |
Back From The Dead!!!
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[QUOTE=SolbergWRCfan]Using an impact wrench on lugs other than to take them off is not the brightest idea. It is important for the life of your brakes and other various bits to make sure you torque the wheel lugs properly.
Jon
[B]PS: If you get the polymer lined attachments they will not mar aluminum[/B].[/QUOTE]
I know, I know - this thread is long dead. However, I wanted to see if anyone has a link for where you can buy polymer lined sockets/attachments. I am just using a standard hand torque wrench, but I recently had a battle with my shop over-torqued Rays lugs and messed them up a bit more than I'd like to next time.
I can't, however, seem to find polymer lined sockets anywhere. Anyone know where you can get em?
Jon
[B]PS: If you get the polymer lined attachments they will not mar aluminum[/B].[/QUOTE]
I know, I know - this thread is long dead. However, I wanted to see if anyone has a link for where you can buy polymer lined sockets/attachments. I am just using a standard hand torque wrench, but I recently had a battle with my shop over-torqued Rays lugs and messed them up a bit more than I'd like to next time.
I can't, however, seem to find polymer lined sockets anywhere. Anyone know where you can get em?
| STiMULi | 03-19-2006 11:50 PM |
I want one of these!
[url]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46299[/url]
"Need a Lift?"
[url]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46299[/url]
"Need a Lift?"
| BigClunke | 03-20-2006 04:58 AM |
[QUOTE=STiMULi]I want one of these!
[url="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46299"]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46299[/url]
"Need a Lift?"[/QUOTE]
it seems kind of strange to say this, but that is actually reasonably priced and would probably pay for itself after a few transmission repairs. I wonder how much used hydraulic lifts cost:devil:
[url="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46299"]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46299[/url]
"Need a Lift?"[/QUOTE]
it seems kind of strange to say this, but that is actually reasonably priced and would probably pay for itself after a few transmission repairs. I wonder how much used hydraulic lifts cost:devil:
| KC | 03-20-2006 07:32 AM |
I'm actually planning a garage after the re-finance if the house, and it will have a lift and enough head room in one of the bays. :)
Thanks for the link! (They're not as expensive as they used to be, that's for sure.)
--kC
Thanks for the link! (They're not as expensive as they used to be, that's for sure.)
--kC
| akuhner | 03-20-2006 09:07 AM |
Their choice of cars for the demo pic is funny:
[IMG]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/46200-46299/46299.gif[/IMG]
That's horrible marketing - put a nice car up there to insinuate that this is a brand that a rich guy would get, even if it's only 2k!
[IMG]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/46200-46299/46299.gif[/IMG]
That's horrible marketing - put a nice car up there to insinuate that this is a brand that a rich guy would get, even if it's only 2k!
| KC | 03-20-2006 09:32 AM |
[QUOTE=Car #187]Their choice of cars for the demo pic is funny:
[IMG]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/46200-46299/46299.gif[/IMG]
That's horrible marketing - put a nice car up there to insinuate that this is a brand that a rich guy would get, even if it's only 2k![/QUOTE]
I think it works... why? What vehicles do you see on lifts? One that NEED repair. :D
[IMG]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/46200-46299/46299.gif[/IMG]
That's horrible marketing - put a nice car up there to insinuate that this is a brand that a rich guy would get, even if it's only 2k![/QUOTE]
I think it works... why? What vehicles do you see on lifts? One that NEED repair. :D
| fliz | 03-20-2006 09:41 AM |
[QUOTE=KC]I think it works... why? What vehicles do you see on lifts? One that NEED repair. :D[/QUOTE]
Plus they're showing that it can lift a tank of a minivan, large weight capacity.
Plus they're showing that it can lift a tank of a minivan, large weight capacity.
| cooleyjb | 03-20-2006 10:06 AM |
Best place i've heard of people getting lifts is in estate auctions and bankruptcy auctions. Lots of garages go out of business it seems. And you can get one that is probably better than the one from harbor freight.
| aschen | 03-20-2006 10:25 AM |
I got the 18v HF impact wrench. I can beleive how usefull these things are. Unfortunately I have already stripped the gears on mine. Does HF take stuff back?? I think I minght save up a bit and get a dewalt or snap on one and just be done with it. My love affair with HF is waining. I have broken a few tools from them lately. Also, the stuff is so cheap I find my self buying stuff I dont really need..
| bfarm | 03-20-2006 10:29 AM |
Well after some renewed searching this morning I answered my own questions about where to get lined sockets for lugs. Here's what I found in case anyone else is looking:
Expensive Snap-On Variety:
[url]http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=19748&store=snapon-store[/url]
Harbor Freight Options:
[url]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40036[/url]
[url]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40035[/url]
-B
Expensive Snap-On Variety:
[url]http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=19748&store=snapon-store[/url]
Harbor Freight Options:
[url]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40036[/url]
[url]http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40035[/url]
-B
| akuhner | 03-20-2006 12:23 PM |
[QUOTE=fliz][QUOTE]Originally Posted by KC
I think it works... why? What vehicles do you see on lifts? One that NEED repair. [/QUOTE]Plus they're showing that it can lift a tank of a minivan, large weight capacity.[/QUOTE]
So put an H2 on it - that's a tank that needs repairs! :D
I think it works... why? What vehicles do you see on lifts? One that NEED repair. [/QUOTE]Plus they're showing that it can lift a tank of a minivan, large weight capacity.[/QUOTE]
So put an H2 on it - that's a tank that needs repairs! :D
| ratt_finkel | 03-20-2006 12:41 PM |
The link still works and I also found the item through a search on their site. Is it still legit and on sale?
| fliz | 03-20-2006 12:44 PM |
[QUOTE=ratt_finkel]The link still works and I also found the item through a search on their site. Is it still legit and on sale?[/QUOTE]
Probably. I've seen it in a couple of the catalogs I got.
However, it won't remove lug nuts.
Probably. I've seen it in a couple of the catalogs I got.
However, it won't remove lug nuts.
| ride5000 | 03-20-2006 12:44 PM |
[QUOTE=aschen]I got the 18v HF impact wrench. I can beleive how usefull these things are. Unfortunately I have already stripped the gears on mine. Does HF take stuff back?? I think I minght save up a bit and get a dewalt or snap on one and just be done with it. My love affair with HF is waining. I have broken a few tools from them lately. Also, the stuff is so cheap I find my self buying stuff I dont really need..[/QUOTE]
with HF, it's hit or miss.
i picked up a 18ga 3/4" - 2" brad nailer for like $40. works a champ!
pisses me off that now it's $20, but what the hey. :lol:
then again i picked up one of those "cold heat" soldering irons and it was DOA. now it's a pita to return/exchange/whatever.
with HF, it's hit or miss.
i picked up a 18ga 3/4" - 2" brad nailer for like $40. works a champ!
pisses me off that now it's $20, but what the hey. :lol:
then again i picked up one of those "cold heat" soldering irons and it was DOA. now it's a pita to return/exchange/whatever.
| ratt_finkel | 03-20-2006 12:48 PM |
[QUOTE=fliz]Probably. I've seen it in a couple of the catalogs I got.
However, it won't remove lug nuts.[/QUOTE]
At what toruqe rating have you tried to remove? I.E. What were your lugs torques to?
However, it won't remove lug nuts.[/QUOTE]
At what toruqe rating have you tried to remove? I.E. What were your lugs torques to?
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