On 31 Dec 2004 02:25:10 GMT, oEmails (Dave Baker)
wrote:

>>Subject: Is Impact Wrench Proper Tool?
>>From: "Ron"
>>Date: 30/12/04 14:46 GMT Standard Time
>>Message-id: .com>
>>
>>I've recently ordered (delivery in late February) a freightliner
>>sportchassis medium duty truck (22.5X8.25 10-bolt wheels with Michelin
>>XRV 255/80R22.5 14-ply tires) to tow a trailer while I'm retired and
>>fulltiming in the RV. The truck has air brakes and air ride and
>>includes a quick disconnect fitting with hose for a tire inflation kit.
>>With this set-up I thought it might be a good idea to pruchase an air
>>impact wrench to periodically check/tighten the lug nuts on the truck
>>and trailer. However, after the research I've conducted (this is a
>>VERY confusing topic for a newbee) I'm not so sure this is as good an
>>idea as I thought. I do not anticipate using the impact wrench for any
>>other task. Other maintenance I do I can handle with my ratchet,
>>breaker bar, and/or cheater pipe.
>>
>>Is an impact wrench the tool I should be considering?
>
>No. It's probably the least suitable tool you'll ever need for that job.
>
>
>>If so, would an Ingersoll Rand 1/2" or 3/4" wrench (model #?)be
>>correct?
>>Or, is a good torque wrench a better choice?
>>Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
>
>A torque wrench would be the right tool if you're particularly pedantic about
>wheel nut torque settings but most people manage perfectly well doing them up
>by feel. In fact that isn't true. Most people manage perfectly well by never
>checking them in the first place. After all, when was the last time you saw a
>car sailing down the road on three wheels being overtaken by the fourth?

Stemmens Freeway, Dallas Texas, truck lost entire wheel/tire which hit
cement divider and went airborne to about 40 feet doing about 60 mph.

Truck tire/wheel is big and weighs a lot. Came down on hood of truck
just to left of me that didn't see it coming *(I did see it coming but
this only took a few seconds and had no time but to get out of the
way).

Check those g-damn wheel lug nuts, cause if that truck tire hit 1/2
second later than it did, it would have gone through the guys window
and squashed him like a bug.

There ya go. BTDT.

Lg