Impact Gun/Driver for Wheel Spacer Studs

bdavis89 · 05-24-2012, 08:40 PM

I'm in the process of getting wheel spacers, and am getting my ducks in a row for the install. I have people with a torque wrench, but I know nobody with an impact gun to seat the extended studs. What Impact Guns do you guys use to seat the extended studs for wheel spacers?

Would something like this work?
Amazon.com: Porter-Cable Bare-Tool PC18ID 18-Volt Cordless Impact Driver: Home Improvement

Also, sorry if this is in the wrong place. I figured either here or DIY section.

TreeSemdyZee · 05-24-2012, 11:39 PM

That would most likely work, but the link you included is the impact only. Battery and charger is extra. $68 for battery, $30 for charger. $153 for the complete setup.

I bought a cheap electric unit at Harbor Freight for about $60.

Boost_lee · 05-25-2012, 12:02 AM

That might be a little on the weak side, but it MIGHT work...

I used this one.
JEGS Performance Products 80795 1/2'' Drive Lithium Powered Cordless Impact Wrench
Its great to take to the track when I swap out wheels, just finish off with a tq wrench. I even used it today to bust off a crank pulley bolt and locktited flywheel bolts on a motor I'm disassembling.

At the time I was able to price match by using harbor freight's item number, but I dont know if you can do that now. Even a corded unit from harbor freight would probably do for the job.
Electric Impact Wrench - 1/2"

cossie1600 · 05-25-2012, 01:01 AM

Sears, they always go on sale for $99

Mike · 05-25-2012, 10:22 AM

you can always just use your arm and a long handled wrench and do it manually too.

kenchan · 05-25-2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

you can always just use your arm and a long handled wrench and do it manually too.

mike- i think he's talking about setting in the new studs without rotating the hub. in this case an impact would make it convenient if he's doing the work solo.

ive not done stud replacement on my Z, but my handy 18v milwaukee 3/8 drive is very handy for most work and more than plenty to pull the studs. (max 150ft/lbs).

bdavis89 · 05-25-2012, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

That would most likely work, but the link you included is the impact only. Battery and charger is extra. $68 for battery, $30 for charger. $153 for the complete setup.

I bought a cheap electric unit at Harbor Freight for about $60.

Thanks for the heads up, I hadn't noticed that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

That might be a little on the weak side, but it MIGHT work...

I used this one.
JEGS Performance Products 80795 1/2'' Drive Lithium Powered Cordless Impact Wrench
Its great to take to the track when I swap out wheels, just finish off with a tq wrench. I even used it today to bust off a crank pulley bolt and locktited flywheel bolts on a motor I'm disassembling.

At the time I was able to price match by using harbor freight's item number, but I dont know if you can do that now. Even a corded unit from harbor freight would probably do for the job.
Electric Impact Wrench - 1/2"

That Harborfreight one looks like a good deal for the price. Corded is fine for my purposes I believe. I'll look into that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

mike- i think he's talking about setting in the new studs without rotating the hub. in this case an impact would make it convenient if he's doing the work solo.

ive not done stud replacement on my Z, but my handy 18v milwaukee 3/8 drive is very handy for most work and more than plenty to pull the studs. (max 150ft/lbs).

Yes, I'm planning on doing stud replacement for all four wheels, figured might as well do all 4 just to keep everything consistent. I've heard its a complete pain to seat the studs by hand. A friend and I are planning on doing the install, and I'm just looking for whatever is cheap and can get the job done. I assume buying an impact driver would be cheaper than a shop, and I can take them off if desired.

kenchan · 05-25-2012, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavis89

Yes, I'm planning on doing stud replacement for all four wheels, figured might as well do all 4 just to keep everything consistent. I've heard its a complete pain to seat the studs by hand. A friend and I are planning on doing the install, and I'm just looking for whatever is cheap and can get the job done. I assume buying an impact driver would be cheaper than a shop, and I can take them off if desired.

yah, it's nearly impossible to do solo without an impact unless you make a puller that does not require turning a nut, or you have a way to hold the hub from turning while you try to ratchet it in. it's silly, just get the impact.

this applies to anything, but unless one uses the proper tools, dont do the work. will end up damaging something.
it's almost like using pliers to unscrew lug nuts or something. lol

bdavis89 · 05-25-2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, it's nearly impossible to do solo without an impact unless you make a puller that does not require turning a nut, or you have a way to hold the hub from turning while you try to ratchet it in. it's silly, just get the impact.

this applies to anything, but unless one uses the proper tools, dont do the work. will end up damaging something.
it's almost like using pliers to unscrew lug nuts or something. lol

I agree. I don't know much about these tools, so I want to make sure I get the proper ones..This craftsman looks pretty nice?

19.2-Volt Impact Driver Kit- Craftsman-Tools-Portable Power Tools-Drills

phohman · 05-25-2012, 10:29 PM

The impact driver your looking at will not work. You need a 3/8 anvil or better a 1/2 anvil type impact and to do studs it would be best with the electric impact if you dont have air (for pnumatic) Batt. type will drain quikly. I personally did mine by handtools and washers w 8 grade nuts. I have heard some people stripping the splines on the studs and damaging the threads, so be careful!

bdavis89 · 05-25-2012, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phohman

The impact driver your looking at will not work. You need a 3/8 anvil or better a 1/2 anvil type impact and to do studs it would be best with the electric impact if you dont have air (for pnumatic) Batt. type will drain quikly. I personally did mine by handtools and washers w 8 grade nuts. I have heard some people stripping the splines on the studs and damaging the threads, so be careful!

Ah, I didn't know that, which is why I made this thread. Thank you! Is there a difference between an "impact driver" and an "impact wrench"? From what I can see some are wrenches, but do they all also pull/push? Or do I even understand it correctly?

cossie1600 · 05-26-2012, 12:04 AM

Impact driver = nono

19.2-Volt Impact Driver Kit- Craftsman-Tools-Portable Power Tools-Drills

Impact wrench = yes

C3 19.2-Volt Cordless 1/2" Wrench Kit 17339- Craftsman-Tools-Portable Power Tools-Drills

05-24-2012, 08:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 14	Impact Gun/Driver for Wheel Spacer Studs I'm in the process of getting wheel spacers, and am getting my ducks in a row for the install. I have people with a torque wrench, but I know nobody with an impact gun to seat the extended studs. What Impact Guns do you guys use to seat the extended studs for wheel spacers? Would something like this work? Amazon.com: Porter-Cable Bare-Tool PC18ID 18-Volt Cordless Impact Driver: Home Improvement Also, sorry if this is in the wrong place. I figured either here or DIY section. __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

05-25-2012, 12:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	That might be a little on the weak side, but it MIGHT work... I used this one. JEGS Performance Products 80795 1/2'' Drive Lithium Powered Cordless Impact Wrench Its great to take to the track when I swap out wheels, just finish off with a tq wrench. I even used it today to bust off a crank pulley bolt and locktited flywheel bolts on a motor I'm disassembling. At the time I was able to price match by using harbor freight's item number, but I dont know if you can do that now. Even a corded unit from harbor freight would probably do for the job. Electric Impact Wrench - 1/2" __________________ My TT Z

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	That would most likely work, but the link you included is the impact only. Battery and charger is extra. $68 for battery, $30 for charger. $153 for the complete setup. I bought a cheap electric unit at Harbor Freight for about $60.

05-25-2012, 01:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Sears, they always go on sale for $99

05-25-2012, 10:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
phohman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Katy-Houston Tx. Age: 61 Posts: 124 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	The impact driver your looking at will not work. You need a 3/8 anvil or better a 1/2 anvil type impact and to do studs it would be best with the electric impact if you dont have air (for pnumatic) Batt. type will drain quikly. I personally did mine by handtools and washers w 8 grade nuts. I have heard some people stripping the splines on the studs and damaging the threads, so be careful!

05-26-2012, 12:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Impact driver = nono 19.2-Volt Impact Driver Kit- Craftsman-Tools-Portable Power Tools-Drills Impact wrench = yes C3 19.2-Volt Cordless 1/2" Wrench Kit 17339- Craftsman-Tools-Portable Power Tools-Drills