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TheCaptain

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12V Impact Wrench
« on: August 13, 2008, 11:32:40 PM »
I saw a 12 V Impact Wrench for sale over at Canadian Tire.  I know it would probably break  ::) but anyone own one of these?  I was thinking it would be handy to have out on the trail for tire changes etc. since it plugs into the lighter!

Fire away!  ;D

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Re: 12V Impact Wrench
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2008, 03:03:57 AM »
if it plugs into the lighter... i wouldn't expect too much.  just more storage space and weight taken up.
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Re: 12V Impact Wrench
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2008, 03:10:59 AM »
Hmmmmmmmmmmm...........yup I can smell the smoke already !!! ::)

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Re: 12V Impact Wrench
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2008, 09:36:35 AM »
If you really want one I have used the CT ones and then I used the Snap-on one one-million times better they cost a bit but are worth it they brake bolts free and have a rechargeable bat that last for more then 2 bolts. And full warranty when you throw it across the shop.
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MB.Muffin

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Re: 12V Impact Wrench
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2008, 10:42:08 AM »
I dunno that I trust these things at all... Rubber Boots used one to tighten the nuts on his tires after we replaced the front wheel bearings and well we took a drive after that..... the tire came off :| .... rolled through 68th Ave intersection (not sure about the street McKnight or 16th - don't judge me im not from calgary lol) - I had to go chasing it lol... but it was funny none the less....

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Re: 12V Impact Wrench
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2008, 12:12:03 PM »
I dunno that I trust these things at all... Rubber Boots used one to tighten the nuts on his tires after we replaced the front wheel bearings and well we took a drive after that..... the tire came off :| .... rolled through 68th Ave intersection (not sure about the street McKnight or 16th - don't judge me im not from calgary lol) - I had to go chasing it lol... but it was funny none the less....

If it was an aluminum rim, that can happen even it the lugnuts were torqued properly
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Re: 12V Impact Wrench
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2008, 01:21:49 PM »
He should have not gust put the tiers on with it or even a wobble bar. When you put a wheel on always always torque it with a torque wrench they are cheep from PA.
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Re: 12V Impact Wrench
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2008, 02:37:30 PM »
torque sticks  8)