why not to use an impact wrench to put on wheellocks or lugs?
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why not to use an impact wrench to put on wheellocks or lugs?
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i read many times in the forum that people recommend not to use an impact wrench to put on wheellocks or lugs...
cannot one dial in the lb-ft force into an impact wrench and use it to tighen the wheel locks or lugs?
thanks for explaining
noobie qns
i read many times in the forum that people recommend not to use an impact wrench to put on wheellocks or lugs...
cannot one dial in the lb-ft force into an impact wrench and use it to tighen the wheel locks or lugs?
thanks for explaining
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so impact wrenches are really powerful and not able to really deliever 80ftlb?
i didnt know that...
and using the torque wrenches might over tighten and break the lug/lock??
but is it recommended to use torque wrenches to to remove the oem lugs right?
or remove wheellocks or should one use a breaker bar to loosen the locks?
i didnt know that...
and using the torque wrenches might over tighten and break the lug/lock??
but is it recommended to use torque wrenches to to remove the oem lugs right?
or remove wheellocks or should one use a breaker bar to loosen the locks?
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i thought it would be common sense to at least start a few rounds of the lug on the thread before firing away to roll it tightly in...
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you'd be surprised to see how many of those people that work at NTB, merchants, etc wham away with the impact gun withou properly starting it.
Actually, I wouldn't be surprised...I'd figure after working on 10 million cars, those techs get really bored and tedious with that procedure, they'll likely cheat once in awhile to get things moving along quicker.
Actually, I wouldn't be surprised...I'd figure after working on 10 million cars, those techs get really bored and tedious with that procedure, they'll likely cheat once in awhile to get things moving along quicker.
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Required torque is about 80 ftlbs or so. I've probably taken off/put on about 100 sets though the years. And have done numerous engine work where torque values are much more critical. So I believe I have a decent feel for what 80-95 ftlbs feel like. I probably error on the tight side though.
On your crank main caps, the tolerances for torque values are much more tight and critical.
Considering you wanted to use an impact wrench to torque the lugs down.... You do know that impact wrenches are nortoriously inconsistent and can vary wildly depending on settings, air availability etc...??
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DUH, why they make torque limiter sticks for air tools. Every vehicle owner should have one to loan the tire changer just in case they don't have one. The best $25 you will ever spend.
http://www.alltiresupply.com/p-GP-28218.html
http://www.alltiresupply.com/p-GP-28218.html
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so impact wrenches are really powerful and not able to really deliever 80ftlb?
i didnt know that...
and using the torque wrenches might over tighten and break the lug/lock??
but is it recommended to use torque wrenches to to remove the oem lugs right?
or remove wheellocks or should one use a breaker bar to loosen the locks?
i didnt know that...
and using the torque wrenches might over tighten and break the lug/lock??
but is it recommended to use torque wrenches to to remove the oem lugs right?
or remove wheellocks or should one use a breaker bar to loosen the locks?
- Use a torque wrench to tighten lugs & locks when putting the wheel back on.