2014 GTA Meets

zefaulter · 02-14-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I use an impact for removal only along with sockets that have protective sleeves for no reason other than being anal. If you're using the impact for installing lug nuts, make sure to follow up with the torque wench after or use the torque sockets.

Like these,

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These are the sockets with protective covers,

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Thanks man, I was hoping to get your input

All this applies to Impact wrench. Any ideas about impact driver? They are much smaller and lighter to work but I hear they can damage threads. is that true?

Luciano13 · 02-14-2014, 11:56 AM

Here's the deal with impact guns. If you go buy a professional grade air gun, u can set the torque properly. If u get an electric or battery impact gun, which i have, u need to be careful screwing the lug back on. There is NO torque settings. I use them to simply give the first 60psi and use a hand held torque wrench to set to 90psi .

Galeforce, where did u get that socket set??

GaleForce · 02-14-2014, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luciano13

Here's the deal with impact guns. If you go buy a professional grade air gun, u can set the torque properly. If u get an electric or battery impact gun, which i have, u need to be careful screwing the lug back on. There is NO torque settings. I use them to simply give the first 60psi and use a hand held torque wrench to set to 90psi .

Galeforce, where did u get that socket set??

Check out NAPA. They aren't the same quality as my Snap-on stuff, but do the trick.

The other think I have done is apply rubberized heat shrink to the socket that came with my lug nuts. You could wrap it with electrical tape, or get the plasti-dip used for tool handles.

GaleForce · 02-14-2014, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zefaulter

Thanks man, I was hoping to get your input

All this applies to Impact wrench. Any ideas about impact driver? They are much smaller and lighter to work but I hear they can damage threads. is that true?

Anytime

Follow Luciano's advice below.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luciano13

Here's the deal with impact guns. If you go buy a professional grade air gun, u can set the torque properly. If u get an electric or battery impact gun, which i have, u need to be careful screwing the lug back on. There is NO torque settings. I use them to simply give the first 60psi and use a hand held torque wrench to set to 90psi .

Galeforce, where did u get that socket set??

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