- I’m going to replace my CV axels on my 2004 Civic and I want to buy an impact gun so I can just buzz off the lug bolts and the nut holding the old axels on. How many lbs ft torque should I get? I don’t have a lot of money but since I’ll be using it for other things I want it to be decent. I’m thinking $150 range.
ive seen corded, battery powered and pneumatic. I have a 30 gallon air compressor so I can go either way.
Ive seen some on harbor freight that would/should do the trick, but if any of you have any other recommendations I’d love to know so I can weight my options. I was thinking 1/2” and just use a reducer if I need to do a smaller nut or bolt.
- Thank you so much!
BEST impact gun is the milwaukee. Get the mid torque if you're DIYing, PLENTY of power, even with the smallest battery they have.
The high torque is good for daily shop use (also very heavy in weight)
@mrrangerzr1
Thanks. It’ll only be for me. I don’t plan on being a mechanic for a living but want good tools for what I’m doing. Do you think the Milwaukee will have enough torque to break off a CV axel without it being on the ground or having a block to stop it from spinning? Same with lugs. I’d then tighten them with my torque wrench.
@mikestribling
Easily. You don’t even have to chock anything, just ensure the socket is in all the way and blast off