Swapping wheels at the track.

[crashing_sux]

Seems like this would be a lot easier/faster with an impact wrench. Would an electric impact do the trick? I remember hearing they aren't nearly as good as air impacts but are they good enough and would they run off of an inverter plugged into my lighter socket?

Buying a compressor and taking it to the track with me seems like a pain in the ass if there are other options.

 

[supersports10]

Re: Swapping wheels at the track.

exactly ... they arent as good as an air impact. most air impacts are 450 forward, and 600 reverse of ft lbs.

the best 1/2 electric ive seen has been 240- 260 but.. they will get the job done at the track.

milwaikee tools just came out with a 18v cordless impact with 240 ft lbs

pricy, but should work, and not fry your electrical system from the extra load of the inverter.:tup:

SS

 

[crashing_sux]

Re: Swapping wheels at the track.

Are inverters hard on your electrical system? I am having some strange interior electrical issues and have been using an inverter, maybe I shouldn't have been. If a decent cordless impact is pretty spendy maybe I'd be better off getting a small compressor...wait, maybe not, I guess the compressor would still need to run off of the inverter.

Cordless sounds convenient but I'm not into expensive, I allready have a Sy which seems to go hand in hand with not having any spare cash for other purchases.

 

[supersports10]

Re: Swapping wheels at the track.

i think its 200-240 $$$$$$$$$


i have an 18v cordless milwaukee sawsall, and i LOVE IT. but for me the impact would have to have 325 ft lbs or above for me to even think about it.

my air impact has 600 ft lbs, and the really on there, havent been off in like 5 years ones, wont come off, i had to get a breaker bar, with a pipe.

SS

 

[VermontTy]

Re: Swapping wheels at the track.

milwaikee tools just came out with a 18v cordless impact with 240 ft lbsSS

Everything I own is Milwaukee, so when they came out with that new cordless, it immediately went on my wish list A) because it put out some torque, and B) becuase it shares the same 18V battery as the rest of my cordless Milwaukee stuff.

 

[TYTILIDIE]

Re: Swapping wheels at the track.

I tried to use an inverter to run my air compressor and it wouldnt even turn on. Maybe it was too small. If it were me, unless the track had outlets which Ive HEARD some do, I would just use the ol 4-way. Do you really want to lug all the crap to the track with you? If you decide to do it anyway I think the best route would be a small trailer and just use a generator. Think about it, you will have to pull wheels off twice and install twice, I highly doubt that 18v battery will last that long.

Mike

 

[QUICK STORM]

Re: Swapping wheels at the track.

The SNAP-ON electric 18v impact is plenty of muscle to pull wheels off. just remember to use a torque wrench when done!

 

[crashing_sux]

Re: Swapping wheels at the track.

Maybe the four way is the best route, not like it's that slow. I don't have a four way right now but that's gotta be the cheapest route.

Speaking of torque wrenches, I need to pick one (more than one?) up soon, do the clicker type work well enough or should I get a beam. I remember hearing the beams are more accurate, but the clickers are so damn convenient that if they are close enough I'd go that route.

 

[TYTILIDIE]

Re: Swapping wheels at the track.

Ild clicker all the way. Beams are a PITA. Especially when your onb your knees and possibly in the dark.

Mike