Tire gun

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by biggi1996, Aug 9, 2021.

  1. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    That is a 95, I had it for sale until I had a buyer, he insisted on changing fuel filter before he would start it. Changed filter, turned key, motor turned over twice and froze. Now it is a parts truck for my 99.
     
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  3. jamespmack

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    I only have a 5hp 60gal in the shop. I own a 1" CP gun to work on other peoples stuff. My wheels you can remove with a 1/2 Ir, or 1/2 Milwaukee. I install them with a 1/2, and torque with a 3/4 torque wrench. Don't need the big gun when its done properly.

    The electric rechargeable world has greatly improved. But if I was running a full service shop everyday, air is the only way.
     
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  4. jamespmack

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    Forgot to add. If you buy a 1" gun. Get a 1/2" hose. Big gun on small hose is useless. Stay away from knock off 1" guns. IR,CP are the only 2 worth spending money on.
     
  5. jason6541

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    Don’t forget to oil them and clean dry air
     
  6. jamespmack

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    Agreed Sir.
     
  7. God prefers Diesels

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    On a 3/8 line, my 1/2 impact is more powerful than my 3/4. It was weak, and would barely hammer. Once I stepped up to 1/2 line, that 3/4 gun....well let's just say it's F'n nasty.
     
  8. Ridgeline

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    Screw the idea air impact wrench, you own a truck, get a Milwaukee 3/4 m18 cordless impact wrench with anything over an xc6.0 battery.

    don’t bother with a 1/2, get the right tool.
     
  9. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    My half Milwaukee has no trouble removing lug nuts that were torqued to 450 ft lbs.

    New suspension ubolts it will almost over torque them.
     
  10. ChevyCam

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    Harbor Freight 3/4” impact works great for me. Under $400 with spare battery and charger.
     
  11. Derailed

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    I was using my 1/2 Milwaukee for mine. After a few rounds the clutch started slipping. Friend of mines started doing the same thing. It will do the job but I would recommend a 3/4 if it will be used regularly for truck wheels
     
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