Looking at getting an air compressor and assorted tools for the home shop and looking for input on what size/torque.

For the impact wrench 3/4 or 1/2?

For the impact wrench how much torque? I see 200, 400, 800 ft/lb models.

How much torque do I need for the toughest bolts on the SuperDuty?


The air compressor I'm looking at is a Makita 3hp 5.2 gallon rated 6.5 CFM at 90 PSI.

 

I have a 1/2 Central Pneumatic Earth Quake- It takes lug nuts right off- When putting them back on I have different torque settings - I always do the lightest one first & then go to the second - I finish with a torque wrench- It is rated at 700 max ft. lbs.- I got it at harbor freight on sale with coupon for about 80 bucks - I don't use it every day for a living so it does a good job for the little I use it.

 

I have the same impact wrench, and I do use it every day. It's been a really good tool. I just keep it oiled and it keeps on going.

 

Lugs only torque to 165 ft lbs

 

Just FYI A TSB (02L11) superseded all F-250's back to 1999 MY. It states 148 Ft. Lb. with the weight of the vehicle on the tires and tightened in the following order of the clock: 12,6,3,9,5,11,2, and 8

Tom

 

Any good twin hammer 1/2 drive impact should have no trouble with a super duty'a lugs. The highest torque spec fastener I have heard of in one of these is 400ft-lbs on the track bar bolt. That is just what I heard, could be something else that is tighter...

 

Have you guys seen or used these?

 

Thanks for the tip. I picked one up for $79 yesterday.

 

I picked up a set of those from HF. Surprisingly they are very accurate a few pounds light compared to my torque wrench.