stevef182 0 Posted November 25, 2011 As above really, dont want to spend a fortune, can anyone recommend a particular make/model? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted November 25, 2011 I searched myself but ended up buying the corded clarke one from machine mart for £60 due to its power compared to the cordless ones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted November 25, 2011 what he said + extension cable for outside :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted November 25, 2011 Gonna have to get one of these. WOrse part of working on the car is getting the wheels off and jacking it up onto axle stands.. note to self - buy low profile jack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacko 0 Posted November 25, 2011 I bought a clarke battery powered impact wrench for £110 and it has been fantastic. it did stop working once but machine mart were very apologetic and sent me a new 1 within a few days. its a very very handy tool to have! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 25, 2011 Got any links / specs on the corded one? I can't remember the model of mine but it's a cordless Sealey one and has 285lb/ft torque. Wheel bolts are no problem. The really handy bit for me is dismantling struts. Takes a fraction of the time with an impact driver. Always need more torque though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevef182 0 Posted November 25, 2011 Yours in a SEALEY CP2400 I believe Kev? Just found an old thread. Think I will go for this, although open to other ideas. Jacko, you know why im asking! 'Time saver' Do you have a model number C5 OEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted November 25, 2011 Might be this one? http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-cew1000-electric-impact-wrench?da=1&TC=SRC-impact Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 25, 2011 Yeah that could be it, I'll check tonight! One thing I have noticed is it's OK with general bolts and things but to undo wheelbolts, the battery must be fully charged as it pulls a lot of juice on the bigger jobs! If the corded ones have more grunt, I think I'll upgrade.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted November 25, 2011 Got a big review test on these in a car mechanic magazine I bought recently. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 25, 2011 Might be this one? http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-cew1000-electric-impact-wrench?da=1&TC=SRC-impact Quality. 310lbft and 1/2" drive. I'm getting one :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted November 25, 2011 Quality. 310lbft and 1/2" drive. I'm getting one :D thats the one... did the hub nut and the subframe bolts in seconds..!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacko 0 Posted November 27, 2011 you know you want the cordless 1 steve. how easy did it make doing the suspension?!! no wires to worry about either Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevef182 0 Posted November 28, 2011 To be honest, think im gonna get the corded one, almost half the price and more power. Wires dont worry me too much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacko 0 Posted November 28, 2011 maybe i should of looked about before i bought the 1 ive got! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_B 0 Posted November 28, 2011 Quality. 310lbft and 1/2" drive. I'm getting one :D I like the look of that, might be going on my christmas list Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevef182 0 Posted December 2, 2011 Which sockets does everyone use with their impact wrenches? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted December 2, 2011 You need impact wrench specific ones. They're usually matt black. You can obviously use the normal cromoly socket set sockets, but over time you may find they crack, or in the case of cheap n nasty sockets, fracture apart during use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted December 2, 2011 Anyone looking at buying corded should really think about investing in Air... yes more outlay initially but so much more choice of tools and versatility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted December 2, 2011 I think the corded one is fine for most hobbyists and DIYers. Air brings it's only complications and costs. A lot more costs. Decent workshop grade airguns with any real grunt cost a fortune. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted December 2, 2011 Just put that on my Christmas list :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevef182 0 Posted December 2, 2011 You need impact wrench specific ones. They're usually matt black. You can obviously use the normal cromoly socket set sockets, but over time you may find they crack, or in the case of cheap n nasty sockets, fracture apart during use. Yup, but is there a particular brand/make that you would recommend. Britool, Clarke, Laser etc? or are they much the same? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted December 2, 2011 Any of those makes would be plenty good enough. Just avoid cheap 'Rolson' type tat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevef182 0 Posted December 2, 2011 Ok cool, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted December 2, 2011 hmm.. was thinking about this the other day. ive got some wheels i need to swap front to back on the new daily and i really cant be assed to do it! could really do with a cordless as most of the time im up at the garage without power.. will add to the list! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
