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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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Can't you borrow those from Autozone or one of the general auto supply parts places?
You know what, I was thining about that today at work I can rent all sorts of tool at Advance, I should be able to rent one of those as well. Best part, IIRC, I pay like 25 bux and when I return the tool, the full 25 is returned to me.
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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I don't have anything to add about the spring that these guys haven't said. I do however like to tell you about an electric impact wrench. 1/2 inch drive I bought one from Wal Mart about 3 years ago now. Rotate tires on 3 cars, and use it alot. $65.00 I couldn't belive it. I had a craftsman electric impact that was a piece of Crap that cost $260.
This would turn your NUTs for ya and it will last.


Old Jan 11, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Thanks ZZ. I'll be checking that out tomorrow.
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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I have read (can't remember where) that if you have 620s they are far less dangerous to remove
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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You'd think they'd be more dangerous. that's 620 pounds of force if that compressor(s) come loose! [sm=insomnia.gif]

That'll knock ya like this:[sm=outcold.gif]
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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well they are what shorter so I think the article said you didn't have to compress them to get them out... I THINK
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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Yeah, they should be shorter as they (in the G-A-T kit) give a 1-1 1/2 inch drop, but that means more PSI of pressure in the coil. I don't know a whole lot about it and I'm in no way saying you are lying, just it seems a little weird to me. Than again, lots of things seem weird to me and turn out to be normal.
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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I got my air powered impact wrench off Ebay for something like 25 bux a few years ago. Works great. I don't mind rotating the tires anymore.
Old Jan 12, 2007 | 01:31 AM
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Yeah, I don't have a big enough copressor just yet, and even if I did, Idon't have a garage to keep it in. Right now, air powered tools are out of the question. Anyhoo, if I get the cordless one, I could bring it with me in case of a flat on the road.



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