Any pneumatic impact wrench recommendations?

[BadMastard]

IR ti2135, takes off 800lbs. puts on about 500. Keep that in mind for the drivers side nuts. Just a hint. So far, it's the only 1/2 inch impact that worked on my a3 rims, so I'm rather attached to the gun.

 

[pmramsey]

I use nothing but my military 24-volt wrench. However, I only use it on the MV stuff. One must go easy when using it on the CUCVs and some of the lightweight trailers.

 

[abh3]

I've got the Ingersoll Rand 2141 3/4" and the corresponding 1/2" in a farm shop. It's not exactly all day, every day use but when we get busy it's tough work, they are quality tools that seem to have lasted so far, if a little expensive. I bought mine on Fleabay after watching listings for the right deal... The cheap stuff will work if you don't use it too much and really oil it up, just don't be bitter when it craps out on you in a year or two!

 

[Anubis8472]

I found 1/2 inch drive units did not have the power I needed at times, so I jumped up to 3/4 inch. The 3/4 inch will spin off bearing seal nuts and that pesky nut that holds
the u-joint on the differential.

The only 3/4 I found under $100 was at Harbor Freight. I had my reservations
when i bought it last summer, but it works great! I can hook it up to the Glad Hand
on either my M109A3 or my M52A2 and the air brake system with power it enough to spin off the lug nuts with ease.

Ah, the yoke nut... I know that one well. Unfortunately I've never had the pleasure of removing one in the garage, it usually takes place out on the road somewhere. I've found the easiest way is a 1/2" breaker bar with a 6 foot fence post on it braced against the ground, then you hook up tow chains and drag the vehicle forward untill the nut breaks loose.

If you're just looking for a basic set that will get you through most jobs and not heavy use then the cheap stuff isn't bad.
I recently picked up a set and a compressor at Sears. They were having a sale and I walked out with a one and a half horse 20 gallon compressor, 300ibs 1/2inch impact, 3/8 ratchet drive, and air chisel set along with a couple lines and all the fittings, air gauge etc. All for about 320 bucks.

Sure, it would be nice to have a quality 600lbs impact that can rip through the toughest jobs, or a nice pricey chisel that cuts through steel like butter, but for under 100 bucks I got a set that will do for now.

Now if you're looking for a tool that will see daily use, and/or serious tough jobs then you're looking for more of an investment.

 

[BIG_RED]

I've found the easiest way is a 1/2" breaker bar with a 6 foot fence post on it braced against the ground, then you hook up tow chains and drag the vehicle forward untill the nut breaks loose.

Smart thinking. I'll file that one away in my head for future use..

 

[marsman]

I got a new Snap-on on Ebay and I love it! It was not a bad price, is was cheaper then getting a Craftsman.

 

[Rhodanish]

IR 2135 QTI-MAX super quiet.

 

[SGT Estum]

Lots of good info, guys.
I'm leaning toward the HF unit, mainly due to cost constraints (and that 20% off coupon is just so hard not to use).
If I was looking to spend a bit more, it looks like IR would be the way to go.