Lug nut missing... WTF
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In a related question , how many of you put some goop on the threads so the nuts don't rust on solid ?? After a couple of experiences with almost impossible to remove nuts [even with power wrench] I now coat the threads with goop .I've never had a problem with it. One of the lessons from living in the rust belt !
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Hand start them, impact to snug them up, put car on ground, torque to appropriate setting (that number should be on your paperwork), then circle check to make sure they are torqued properly.
If they only impact them, when you get home bust them loose and re tighten them yourself. Nothing is worse than getting a flat and not being able to get the lug nut off w/ the crappy wrench they give you w/ the spare b/c they were over torqued
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Discount i know for sure torques.
Hand start them, impact to snug them up, put car on ground, torque to appropriate setting (that number should be on your paperwork), then circle check to make sure they are torqued properly.
If they only impact them, when you get home bust them loose and re tighten them yourself. Nothing is worse than getting a flat and not being able to get the lug nut off w/ the crappy wrench they give you w/ the spare b/c they were over torqued
Hand start them, impact to snug them up, put car on ground, torque to appropriate setting (that number should be on your paperwork), then circle check to make sure they are torqued properly.
If they only impact them, when you get home bust them loose and re tighten them yourself. Nothing is worse than getting a flat and not being able to get the lug nut off w/ the crappy wrench they give you w/ the spare b/c they were over torqued
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They shops are most likely using the torque stick installed on the impact gun.
I have a set work pretty well. Next tire rotation I need to verify with the tq wrench to make sure they are still in spec.
For the side of the road I always keep a real jack and extendable breaker bar in the truck. Don't cost much, and gives you a real breaker bar and double end socket. Never used it on my truck, but have used it a few times on other people' cars.
I have a set work pretty well. Next tire rotation I need to verify with the tq wrench to make sure they are still in spec.
For the side of the road I always keep a real jack and extendable breaker bar in the truck. Don't cost much, and gives you a real breaker bar and double end socket. Never used it on my truck, but have used it a few times on other people' cars.
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Google.
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I'm not a fan of them, they might be great but i'd rather have a torque wrench to verify my results.
Wouldn't the torque out put vary depending on the impact and air pressure supplied?
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=18391
I'm not a fan of them, they might be great but i'd rather have a torque wrench to verify my results.
Wouldn't the torque out put vary depending on the impact and air pressure supplied?
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I don't believe so. My understanding is the just twist more once you hit their limit. While they are far better than nothing, a torque wrench is far better. At least with a torque stick, you will not have one lug at 200 ftlbs, and another at 120. At least they will all be in the same ballpark. My dealer uses them.
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I was reading that they can vary up to 25% and also vary upon how used they are.
How can PSI not have affect on it? The impact will either not have enough power to torque to the torque sticks setting, or it will have enough to max out the torque sticks limit and over rotate it.
I refuse to use them, i found them to be worthless and terrible.
For example, a 3/4 ton IIRC is around 150 ft-lbs. Use the torque stick, then check with a torque wrench, doesn't even turn before it clicks. Right there is a dead give away it's over torqued which is a good way to destroy wheel studs.
How can PSI not have affect on it? The impact will either not have enough power to torque to the torque sticks setting, or it will have enough to max out the torque sticks limit and over rotate it.
I refuse to use them, i found them to be worthless and terrible.
For example, a 3/4 ton IIRC is around 150 ft-lbs. Use the torque stick, then check with a torque wrench, doesn't even turn before it clicks. Right there is a dead give away it's over torqued which is a good way to destroy wheel studs.
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There are directions for setting the gun for use with them if they are out of wack. Most guns are plug and play, but it needs to be verified
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