Impact Wrenchs
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Well I guess I kind of believe the Mac guy because he showed me a Snap On 6100 that had been updated to a 6500 and would sell it to me for 100 dollars. So unless he was just messing with my mind I do not know. But we do have a 3/4 snap on impact that is complete junk and we sent it in when it was new becuase a 1/2 drive has more power then it.
Thanks everyone for responding it is always nice to get some none biased opinions.
Thanks everyone for responding it is always nice to get some none biased opinions.
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Originally Posted by Panzerbrumbar
I am in a situation were I can get rid of my CP impact wrench and get some decent money for it. I am looking at either a Snap On IMH 6500 or a new Mac (its like a IR Titanium). And the Mac guy said the Snap On's are junk. So I was wondering if anyone else has had expericence with the Snap On or Mac. I am leaning towards the Mac after what the salesman said and the fact the snap on is 370 dollars and the Mac is 280 dollars. I know that I can get the Mac cheaper by going online and getting an IR equlivent but then I have a pain if it does break down. Were if I buy the Mac chances are he can fix it on the spot and if it does have to go in I get a loaner. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I just got an IR 2131Qt and I love it. Used it to tear apart the front end on my '79 while putting in a bushing kit, there wasn't a rusty nut there that it didn't loosen. Can't imagine how I lived without it!
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Originally Posted by beeboy
I just got an IR 2131Qt and I love it. Used it to tear apart the front end on my '79 while putting in a bushing kit, there wasn't a rusty nut there that it didn't loosen. Can't imagine how I lived without it!
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> Brake caliper bolts, for example, can be a bear.
You can buy a small 3/8 butterfly impact wrench, some people seem to like those for various things because they fit into tight spaces better because they are narrower, especially when doing transmission work. The 3/8 regular impact from Snap-On is 6.5 inches overall length so that might be better suited in a wheel well.
You can buy a small 3/8 butterfly impact wrench, some people seem to like those for various things because they fit into tight spaces better because they are narrower, especially when doing transmission work. The 3/8 regular impact from Snap-On is 6.5 inches overall length so that might be better suited in a wheel well.
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I use my 6500 snap on everyday, Tearing Mack motors apart. Have had no problems with it at all.I also oil it everyday . I also have a old IR 3/4 drive that is pretty hard to beat. Most people don't need a real powerful impact , because they
over tighten bolts and nuts, of course thats were a torque wrench should be used.
over tighten bolts and nuts, of course thats were a torque wrench should be used.
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I would like to thank everyone for there help. I decided on a Mac AW5500 I think that is the number. It is very light, small, and the controls are excellent, and I think it puts out like 700 ftlbs. I was using it on a D6H Cat dozer today tightening up the trunions on the dozer assembly and my old CP I would tighten down a big bolt andI could easily get 3/4 of a turn with 6 foot cheater on a ratchet the Mac maybe a 1/4 of turn if that. It does not sound like alot but it is. So I am impressed we will see how well it holds up. Thanks again for all the help.
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