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Originally Posted by OldSpool87
I am looking at easier ways to remove/install lug nuts. I just had surgery on my elbow for a torn tendon (wear and tear).
I have a good source of compressed air and most work is done in my garage. My thought is to use an impact gun to remove and maybe to do 90% of the reinstalling after hand starting the lug. I’d finish with torque wrench.
The idea is to limit future stress on elbows wrists in fitting lugs.
Are there any suggestions out there for decent all around impact wrenches? I’m a little weary of battery only because that technology advances quickly and battery life is finite.
Thanks for any feedback.
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Just reread your post.
If you have air, getting a lightweight air impact is a no brainer. Get torque sticks to help with the reinstall, and finish up with the torque wrench. Once you get a decent air tool, you will wonder why you didn't do this years ago. Less than 100 dollars will buy you a great air impact gun, and Harbor Freight happens to make good ones.
FWIW, if there is any physical therapy you can do around your recovery, that goes hand in hand with anything you can do to work smarter.