Cordless impact to loosen tight bolts and screws?

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Does anybody use a cordless impact? I have a makita that would make it sooo easy to take out bolts especially subframe bolts and things that are tighter..
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BobPA 11/12/2017 6:37am
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I use one all the time. No issue with it. You can use them to tighten bolts also. I start bolts by hand, to eliminate the possibility of cross threading. Then, I snug it with the rattle gun, and give a final torque by hand.
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Acidreamer 11/12/2017 7:37am
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I have a little 3/8 snapon one. Works great. Youll never go back to turning ratchets
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imoto34 11/12/2017 8:19am
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So you have a impact that would make things easier and instead of trying it out, you seek advice on a message board?



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captmoto 11/12/2017 11:40am
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Mostly to remove. I don't think they are a very good deal for 6mm threaded bolts.

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tempura 11/13/2017 3:01am
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If I'm in a real hurry, I'll remove them with a cordless impact drill, but back on with a T-handle or wrench.
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Tracktor 11/13/2017 10:17am
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One of my favorite tools ever. T-handles gather dust now..............
F150Motocrosser 11/13/2017 4:35pm
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BobPA wrote:
I use one all the time. No issue with it. You can use them to tighten bolts also. I start bolts by hand, to eliminate the...
I use one all the time. No issue with it. You can use them to tighten bolts also. I start bolts by hand, to eliminate the possibility of cross threading. Then, I snug it with the rattle gun, and give a final torque by hand.
This. It's one of those things that once you do it that way, you can't imagine NOT doing it that way.
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mattman631 11/15/2017 8:17am
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I have used my cordless impact for years and no problems with stripping or crossthreading. I use a Porter Cable 20V, I do not attempt to torque the bolt but run them in and check them with a T handle but 9 times out of 10 they are tight. Never had one back off while riding either
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harescrambled 11/16/2017 4:58pm
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I just start by hand, T-handle to run it in, then a torque wrench to finish. And yes, I torque EVERYTHING
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Paw Paw 11/16/2017 5:14pm
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I use one to remove bolts and nuts, but not to install them as you have no control on the amount of torque being applied.

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Marty1028 11/17/2017 7:07pm
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harescrambled wrote:
I just start by hand, T-handle to run it in, then a torque wrench to finish. And yes, I torque EVERYTHING
so you even torque the plastic bolts to the 7ft pounds then wonder why the snap?











Im kiddingLaughing Laughing
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mxracer666 11/17/2017 7:32pm
11/17/2017 7:32pm
Only if you don't mind all your bolts getting beat up and the zinc plating getting hammered off in short order...It's one thing to use them in construction, where you are installing a bolt/screw ONE time, but repeated use makes them look like crap...
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harescrambled 11/18/2017 12:48pm
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Marty1028 wrote:
so you even torque the plastic bolts to the 7ft pounds then wonder why the snap?











Im kiddingLaughing Laughing
Actually, I do torque the bolts for my plastics, but then, I beat the snot out of mike bike and shit doesn't ever fall off it.

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