Air tools question...

[Martinjmpr]

After having to do some work on my Suburban last month that required me to remove the wheels and tires, I'm thinking it might be a good idea to invest in an air impact wrench. Can anyone recommend a good one that isn't crazy expensive? I'm pretty much an amateur so I couldn't see doing much more than using it to take wheels off and put them back on, remove shock bolts or sway bar bolts, etc.

Also, currently I have a compressor that is about a 6 gallon, "pancake" type like this: https://www.lowes.com/pd/PORTER-CABL...SABEgKqVPD_BwE

Probably 1hp or less. Am I right in thinking I'd need a bigger/more powerful compressor to run air tools?

[Martinjmpr]

I guess a follow up question would be whether an air impact wrench would be the right tool for the job or if a casual user like me might be better off suited with a battery powered or electric impact wrench. Any thoughts on that?

[cstone]

I am thinking about getting a 1/2" Milwaukee M18 Fuel impact. Not cheap but much more portable than any pneumatic.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-...rdless/2763-22

[SouthPaw]

I am thinking about getting a 1/2" Milwaukee M18 Fuel impact. Not cheap but much more portable than any pneumatic.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-...rdless/2763-22

For the price of a 'decent' air impact, you could be a nice electric one.

https://www.amazon.com/Ryobi-3-Speed...s=1%2F2+impact

[00tec]

I am thinking about getting a 1/2" Milwaukee M18 Fuel impact. Not cheap but much more portable than any pneumatic.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-...rdless/2763-22

Here's a good teardown...

https://youtu.be/Ev7--VXfD_Y

[Walker2970]

I am thinking about getting a 1/2" Milwaukee M18 Fuel impact. Not cheap but much more portable than any pneumatic.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-...rdless/2763-22

I have this same one if you plan on using it a lot get the 9.0 MAH Battery if it is for once in a while the 5's are fine. I use mine for work HVAC commercial on pumps chillers flanges mostly 1" + stuff and it works great a 9.0 Battery will last me a couple of day use no issues and holds a charge very well in the van even in the winter

[cstone]

I have that impact. It is nice. ...

Have you had a chance to determine how long the battery holds a charge while just sitting in vehicle before needing a recharge? One of the reasons I like that impact is it would be nice to throw it in the truck during the week and swap batteries when I get home.

Having a 1/2" breaker bar and the correct socket makes lug nuts easy to crack but the impact sure would cut the time on taking them off and getting them snug. Jack legs or an awning on a truck camper would really benefit from a nice portable impact with good battery life.

[Bailey Guns]

Have you had a chance to determine how long the battery holds a charge while just sitting in vehicle before needing a recharge?

Can't speak for the Milwaukee but I have a bunch of 20v Dewalt batteries and they last for at least several months between uses. They can sit all winter in the shop and still work for long periods in the spring without another charge. Milwaukee should be just as good. The DeWalt impact driver I have has been up to every challenge I've handed it. It's nice not being tethered to a hose. I have a pneumatic impact tool (probably Chinese) and never use it. It'll last forever I guess.

[cstone]

The biggest hesitation I have on any battery tool is choosing which battery system. The second question is how many tools do they offer that I might one day use. There are many good choices but I would not want to get into multiple battery systems.

[BPTactical]

The biggest issue you are going to have is a lack of volume from a pancake compressor.

+2 on the electric.