[jsh139]

No need for air tools for sways. Unless you like to frivolously spend money

[nandanrp]

Originally Posted by jsh139

No need for air tools for sways. Unless you like to frivolously spend money

Which you know I don't My main reason is for springs...but if I'm going to get em anyways, get em and use em right?

[fullerton]

I got the wrench from Harbor Freight. It is not the best quality (obviously, it was $49) but I do not use it very often. Someday I'll get air, but not now. I like the feedback that a wrench gives me. Makes it harder for me to destroy things.

The Wrench:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=45252

Harbor Freight is a great source for tools you will rarely use and don't want to spend a ton on.

Originally Posted by nandanrp

$300 with tools, 26 Gal.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...ears&ihtoken=1



Though your $40 impact wrench sounds like a decent option, where'd you buy it? It has enough juice to do the springs?

[fullerton]

that sears one looks like a nice deal though.

i wish I had room for air.

[nandanrp]

Originally Posted by fullerton

that sears one looks like a nice deal though.

i wish I had room for air.

Yeah, it'd sit at my parent's place... I'm on the fence, trying to decide if air tools will be useful to me in the long run. My mods are nearly done (to my originally planned level).

However, paying for install on springs/camber plates will cost almost as much as air tools and spring compressors, so that's the motivating factor.

You said you used a friend's air tools for the springs; will that impact wrench have enough juice to do the springs?

(I feel the same way, air tools are more likely to bust something if I'm not extra careful).

[fullerton]

Originally Posted by nandanrp

Yeah, it'd sit at my parent's place... I'm on the fence, trying to decide if air tools will be useful to me in the long run. My mods are nearly done (to my originally planned level).

However, paying for install on springs/camber plates will cost almost as much as air tools and spring compressors, so that's the motivating factor.

You said you used a friend's air tools for the springs; will that impact wrench have enough juice to do the springs?

(I feel the same way, air tools are more likely to bust something if I'm not extra careful).

to clarify it- i used both air and my wrench for the spring install. this was done during a group install day, and i used the air to get the struts out, and then moved out of the garage. there I used the electric one to disassemble the strut and install the spring. I then used air to put them back on the car.

i did use my electric wrench to install camber bolts, and it did the job quite easily. if you are not planning on any more major work, don't waste the dough. if you might do a alk, new subframe... go for it.

[nandanrp]

Cool, thanks Ben

[Chris05STi]

That electronic torque wrench isn't adjustable it just throws out 240lbs of torque all the time?

[fullerton]

Originally Posted by Chris05STi

That electronic torque wrench isn't adjustable it just throws out 240lbs of torque all the time?

basically, though i think you can feather the trigger a bit.

[Chris05STi]

Hmm, this would be great at the track with a portable power supply.....

[fullerton]

Originally Posted by Chris05STi

Hmm, this would be great at the track with a portable power supply.....

get an inverter and run it off the car. plus, you can use the inverter to run your laptop when logging, on long trips...

[fullerton]

here's a 100W inverter for $20
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92707

i have it's little brother (60w) and it runs my laptop nicely. i'd go with this one (or one with more power) since I am sure the wrench uses more power than my laptop.

Add $10 and you can get 150W.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93095

they also have a "emergency" wrench that runs off of DC. 150ft-lbs claimed from this guy. Maybe worth it for track days.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92349

[Chris05STi]

Muchos Gracias...we should make a list of stuff from them that is needed at track days...I got their power drill with a light...great gift form my rents...works awesome, I would love to have a Dewalt though ahhaah.

[fullerton]

Originally Posted by Chris05STi

I would love to have a Dewalt though ahhaah.

someday when I have too much money I can spend it on nice tools that i rarely use. for now, i'll continue to buy cheap tools for that, and nice tools for everyday use.

[slyguySTI]

sweet setup nan, and thanks for the advice...