Impact Wrench Q

[arai_speed]

So I'm looking to buy an electric impact wrench for the joyous task of removing the rear wheel and the 1000ft/lb of torque at which is screwed on.

I read the Kawasaki impact wrench can do the job:

http://www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-840017-2-Inch-Impact-Wrench/dp/B000EOJGNO/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1279041973&sr=8-26

Any feedback on this model or others that you've used with good results?

I don't have an air-compressor so I am ruling out any air-guns.

[He Man]

220 should be more than enough.

if u look into other options, wall plug in is the only way to go.

i have a cheap campbell hausfeled 250lb one and it takes that nut of with ease.

[64duc]

   My $900 MacTools 3/4 drive air impact won't put out 1000 ftlbs.

  The best electric probably puts out around 185 ftlbs. No matter what they say it's rated at.  110 volt plug in.

[arai_speed]

 My $900 MacTools 3/4 drive air impact won't put out 1000 ftlbs.
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Ha...I was joking about the rear nut being torqued to 1000ftlbs...it sure feels that way but I know that is not the case 

[ungeheuer]

I bought a cheapish 320Nm electric Ozito impact wrench from my local hardware store.  Spins it off like your 1000ftlbs was finger tightened by your Granny  .

More tales of tight nuts here >> http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=31540.0

[ZOSO]

I have that exact impact wrench (got it for the same reason).
Well built, works like a charm, highly recommended.
You will think back to those times when you and two friends stood on a four foot breaker bar and want to kick yourself!
BTW, you will need to also buy an impact socket to fit the massive wheel nut.

[ducpainter]

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BTW, you will need to also buy an impact socket to fit the massive wheel nut.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/NTESearch?storeId=6970&N=0&Ntk=All&Ntt=46mm+impact+socket&Nty=1&D=46mm+impact+socket&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Dx=mode+matchallpartial

[He Man]

you'll also need a 3/4 male to 1/2 female.

[Slide Panda]

1/2 female? That a shim? 

[He Man]

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[Goat_Herder]

I am a cheap bastard.  Bought a $50 1/2 impact wrench from Harbour Freight.  Taking off the rear wheel nut was a breeze.  I also used the impact wrench to put it back on and then torqued to spec. 

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-electric-impact-wrench-45252.html

[ducatiz]

I am a cheap bastard.  Bought a $50 1/2 impact wrench from Harbour Freight.  Taking off the rear wheel nut was a breeze.  I also used the impact wrench to put it back on and then torqued to spec. 

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-electric-impact-wrench-45252.html

I have the same one and have used it for about 5 years now.  It easily makes 200-225 ft lbs, which I've confirmed.  I have a bunch of air tools too, but until I get one of those permanent tanks installed, I always pull out the electric one.

[ungeheuer]

Taking off the rear wheel nut was a breeze.  I also used the impact wrench to put it back on and then torqued to spec. 

I only ever use the impact wrench as a removal tool, never as a nut putter-onerer.

[arai_speed]

I am a cheap bastard.  Bought a $50 1/2 impact wrench from Harbour Freight.  Taking off the rear wheel nut was a breeze.  I also used the impact wrench to put it back on and then torqued to spec.  

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-electric-impact-wrench-45252.html

I have the same one and have used it for about 5 years now.  It easily makes 200-225 ft lbs, which I've confirmed.  I have a bunch of air tools too, but until I get one of those permanent tanks installed, I always pull out the electric one.

Well cheap bastard runs in my family and I picked up the same unit today at lunch...even had a 20% off coupon so $43.89 OTD!  Woot!  So wheel is coming off tonight!  [moto]

[He Man]

I only ever use the impact wrench as a removal tool, never as a nut putter-onerer.

Im going to be guilty of doing this, but i run it on low pressure and stop before it even begins to get tighten. It would be just enough to get most of the screw in, then i swtich to hand tools to tigthen it and torque it.