NE1 have a real impact I can borrow?

stilov · 06-25-2011, 12:07 AM

I have a "heavy duty" Husky (Home Depot brand) 1/2 impact, but I need a STRONG one to zip off some lower control arms bolts on a Ford Explorer. torque spec on them is like 260 ft/lbs and they have been on for a while.

I'm going to buy a breaker bar tomorrow and see if i can get it off that way.

stilov · 06-25-2011, 07:36 PM

no sweat...I finally got it after buying a 24in breaker bar and jumping on it!!

dyezak · 06-26-2011, 09:03 AM

Just FYI on bolts like this. A MAP torch is your best friend. Heat makes the bolts swell and breaks the corrosion, then let them cool a bit, and you can usually pull them out without drama.

Express · 06-26-2011, 09:06 AM

save the drama for yo mama.

MAP gas FTW

stilov · 06-26-2011, 10:12 AM

I know, but my torch didn't even work.

06-25-2011, 12:07 AM	#1
stilov Lieutenant 19 Rep 569 Posts Drives: various Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: McKinney, TX iTrader: (3)	NE1 have a real impact I can borrow? I have a "heavy duty" Husky (Home Depot brand) 1/2 impact, but I need a STRONG one to zip off some lower control arms bolts on a Ford Explorer. torque spec on them is like 260 ft/lbs and they have been on for a while. I'm going to buy a breaker bar tomorrow and see if i can get it off that way.
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06-25-2011, 07:36 PM	#2
stilov Lieutenant 19 Rep 569 Posts Drives: various Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: McKinney, TX iTrader: (3)	no sweat...I finally got it after buying a 24in breaker bar and jumping on it!!
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06-26-2011, 09:03 AM	#3
dyezak General of the Armies 156 Rep 657 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: Plano, TX iTrader: (1)	Just FYI on bolts like this. A MAP torch is your best friend. Heat makes the bolts swell and breaks the corrosion, then let them cool a bit, and you can usually pull them out without drama.
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06-26-2011, 09:06 AM	#4
Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	save the drama for yo mama. MAP gas FTW
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06-26-2011, 10:12 AM	#5
stilov Lieutenant 19 Rep 569 Posts Drives: various Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: McKinney, TX iTrader: (3)	I know, but my torch didn't even work.
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