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Chicago Electric 120v Impact Wrench - Product Review (Andy’s Garage: Episode - 168)

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Andy Phillips does a product review on Chicago Electric's 120v electric Impact Wrench from Harbor Freight Tools; testing it's ability to remove tough lug nuts and axle nuts. Is this max 230 ft lbs of torque impact wrench worth it?
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@davehoward2791 4 года назад

Real Tool Reviews tested this impact wrench and it actually produces 326 ft lbs when tightening and 321 ft lbs loosening. The HF numbers are fairly conservative. I've had mine a year and have used & abused it on cars, trucks, and my boat trailer and it has never failed to bust loose a lug nut, suspension nut or bolt, etc. Best $35 I've ever spent.

@andrewrodriguez8492 Год назад

I wished I had bought any impact wrench when I was 18 and had my first car

@phillymacify 4 года назад

I have had this impact for 6 years and do my own brake work on three cars and a pick up. I liked it so much. I bought another 3 years after I bought the first one. The new one is still untouched in the box. My first one is still going strong. Buy them when they are good.

@RebelLyfeBoxing80 3 года назад

@@karkule5919 lift a car? With an impact wrench?

@davehoward2791 Год назад

@@karkule5919 I have no doubt it will, with power to spare.

@workingTchr 19 часов назад

"Little bit of struggle but it got it off." I'll settle for that for now! I'd still want to use a torque wrench for the final installation bit.

@RobertNES816 Месяц назад

I bought an East Volt 1/2 inch impact gun off Amazon that's around the same size as this gun. Harbor Freight discontinued this gun unfortunately and the new Bauer gun is huge for my needs. The East Volt actually has variable forward and reverse and works really well for the price. You should see about doing a comparison video.

@irel4ever 2 месяца назад

So I just bought one of these tonight.It was on the discontinued shelf at harbor freight fo 26 buks. I haven't even tried it. I would be satisfied if it handles lug nuts. An axle nut? Holy crap. I will sleep better now, thank you. I'm pretty confident it will also help with the oxygen sensor. We will see. Thanks for this content. Cheers.

@PhillipsVision 2 месяца назад

Still using mine and it’s working great 👍

@arthurleino 10 месяцев назад

When I was stationed in the Philippines 1989-92 I ordered one from Harbor Freight. Used originally to remove front sprocket on belt drive 1983 Harley Davidson. Worked good. Still working now.

@juanshaftpatel7488 3 месяца назад

Did you fuk a lot of pinays?

@JoseJose-pv8sm 3 года назад

Thanks my friend for your review of electric impact wrench Chicago !!!! I just buy one today !!!! 👍👍👍👍

@d.spcsolutions1758 Год назад

Cool review! That's exactly what I need an impact drill for, to remove the front end of my jeep wrangler. Man oh man!! I'm excited to go grab tomorrow morning!! I appreciate your work making this video !!

@bigjohn2811 3 года назад

I'll agree with the comment that this impact wrench can put out over 300 ft lbs of force (don't go by break away force marketing of many models). Using a penetrating oil (Liquid Wrench) on rusted bolts and sometimes a heat gun will make it even easier and cut down the chance of stripping the bolt. If you use the impact wrench to put the bolts back on, use torque limiting extension bars to prevent over torquing the bolts or use HF 1/2" torque wrench ($20, sometimes on sale for $10). Good job on the video, it shows that you good tools without spending a lot.

@narancs5 3 года назад

5:36 You might want to tighten the screws holding the tool together.

@gregger59 Год назад

Another owner of this tool suggested to tighten them with Loc-Tite and you're good to go for years.

@flyboy2610 3 года назад

2:40 Never use a regular socket on an impact wrench. They can do nasty things when they explode.

@richardp5161 3 года назад

Mine is about 8 years old, not an everyday tool for me but it does get used for car and large lag screw wood jobs. It's got a lot of torque as evidenced by undoing really torqued service garage nuts on my RV. One thing though, I would put a little bit of duct tap across the brush access hole - mine brushes have popped out in dirt by unscrewing themselves.

@armchairtin-kicker503 Год назад

Although it can handle lugnuts on a sedan, it failed to remove the CV axle nut on a 2005 Toyota Sienna.

@calebpope4664 28 дней назад

Bought today July 23, 2024 on clearance with an additional 40%. $14.98 out the door Lol

@callmebackfriday2 3 года назад

I bought it when it was $39.99 with a 20% off coupon 15 years ago. It is now $59.99 now. I used it once to remove tire in order to change brake pads and one time when I need to unscrew water heater anode rod. It works like a champ. Because it is corded, I normally unscrew tire nuts with breaker bar and use my M12 cordless tools to do the rest. It really help when I used it on changing Anode rod on water heater because with breaker bar with extension. That stupid won't move a bit until I used this impact wrench. By the way, please make sure you use impact sockets.

@HanstheTraffer 2 года назад

I got mine for $34.99 about 15 years ago. They have a Bauer model now that is $79. It is about 70% more powerful BUT ...I never needed one that powerful.

@callmebackfriday2 2 года назад

@@HanstheTraffer Last year I almost need to use it because the Toyota Dealership tighten my oil filter canister so tight that with 1.5 feet extension bar still won't move; however, I was scared that I bring that plastic canister; therefore, I bought it back to dealer to unscrew it.

@JeremysRockSchool365 7 месяцев назад

thank you. great review

@HardWhereHero 4 года назад

Holy shit @ that axle nut. I'm buying one for sure.

@pk6336158 3 года назад

nooooooooooo

@joeychaseschecks9188 3 года назад

This shit is trash man

@ljeff46 8 месяцев назад

Good video, thanks.

@jimmiehoward4471 3 года назад

That is exactly what I was wondering if it was powerful enough to do.. thank you for the video

@exocetmm38 5 месяцев назад

Maybe by using a shorter socket and a short extension cord with at least a 12awg would make it perform better? Or is the gun just pretty weak? I have one and it struggles to remove 80 lb/ft lugnuts in my car with a 16awg 30ft extension, that's why I'm suggesting this.

@johnlieske8908 2 года назад

Had one and it worked just as good as the DeWalt one I had till I left them both in the sand wash and they both got washed and burried in sand for several months .

@adl6067 4 года назад

Definitely I'm going to buy it 👍👍

@rstjusa6870 3 года назад

I am doing the same 😉

@808chevykev 4 года назад

Just got my a$$ kicked by an axle nut today tryn to take off a steering knuckle with a breaker bar. The nut is still on the axle😖 I'll throw a few bucks at Harbor Freight on this one. Thanks for the review👊

@PhillipsVision 4 года назад

Life With Blood,Sweat & Gears Motorsports good luck man👍

@SunDog444 4 года назад

me any you both buddy ;( im next XD

@jjfernandez5044 Год назад

did it work ??? going through pain with my axle nut aswell

@KCdurt 4 года назад

Struggling to get that axle nut off on my 2012 Civic. The breaker bar just wasn't cutting it. Was looking for reviews of this impact to see if it had enough juice to get the job done, so thanks a bunch for the demo! I'll give it a shot.

@PhillipsVision 4 года назад

Justin Pate if your axle nut is seized on you may have to hit it with penetrating oil first, let it sink in for a few minutes first.

@noventay4 4 года назад

Buy the Bauer this might not be enough

@oldrestless 3 года назад

Did it work

@bjkjoseph Год назад

I bought this cheapo Kawasaki one, and it is useless, it can tighten stuff up, but I can’t loosen anything. So I’m gonna get this one.

@PhillipsVision Год назад

I’ve used this one for a couple years with no complaints

@vintagerecordambassadeur4098 3 дня назад

Good weight to it! It’s heavy

@GameTimeKnox 3 года назад

Good impact just got one

@City_BusDriver 2 года назад

Don't trust this when tightening.. but takes off my lug nuts and all pretty well

@gregger59 Год назад

Just an update: Current price has increased to $44.99. Inflation!

@GregoryHuffjesusdiedforall 9 месяцев назад

I bought one used it on my lug nuts, and it didn't tighten them tight enough I actually had to use a breaker bar which works a lot better than this

@jackiew.747 2 года назад

Going to a junkyard to remove a tire off, you think it will work with a portable power station ( Stanley power supply).

@PhillipsVision 2 года назад

It should

@GarrettRC5thscaler 3 года назад

They're $59.99 now... Inflation?

@Kendrickshayesjr 2 года назад

49.99 now

@gregger59 Год назад

@@Kendrickshayesjr $44.99 as of now, "regular price."

@1SR71 4 года назад

Difficult getting harbor freight sockets off due to that O ring type top in it. Anyone else take that off?

@ajilili3132 3 года назад

I could not take my harbor freight lug nut impact socket off too, were you able to finally take yours off? if yes please how did you do it? Thanks

@jameshightower3042 2 года назад

@@ajilili3132 pry with screw driver. Once it's off, a little grease.

@carolcarpenter7133 4 года назад

I have been trying to install a 3/8” self tapping screw n the frame of my Jeep. I already drilled the hole. Tap and die didn’t work. Metal too hard. Drill isn’t powerful enough. Will this drive that that screw in?

@PhillipsVision 4 года назад

Carol Carpenter I think it should, it was powerful enough to break the bond of an axle nut. If it’s not Harbor Freight should exchange it and you can get a more powerful one by Bauer for about $30 more.

@carolcarpenter7133 4 года назад

@@PhillipsVision Thanks

@carolcarpenter7133 4 года назад

@@PhillipsVision Thank you.

@robertrobbins5618 3 года назад

Just help me out they show me you can take off a axle Bolt that's all I needed to know because because I'm doing an. Front axle job on a Grand Cherokee

@PhillipsVision 3 года назад

I’ve taken off a few axle bolts with Impact with minimal effort, however, some people claim they had no luck. I’m satisfied

@ajilili3132 3 года назад

@@PhillipsVision Please do you know how to take off the the harbor freight lug nut impact socket off this impact wrench top, because I am having problem doing that after use

@PhillipsVision 3 года назад

@@ajilili3132 mine just pull right off by hand. You may have jammed something for it to be stuck

@ajilili3132 3 года назад

@@PhillipsVision Ok Thanks, witt try it again

@ZDUTCH1 3 года назад

Doesn't come with any sockets I presume? I just need it twice a year to change out snow wheel/tires. So I need to buy 1/2" socket set? Seems obvious but any info for that? Going to the store tomorrow..

@PhillipsVision 3 года назад

Does not come with any sockets, but if you only need one or two sizes Autozone or Advance Auto sells them. If you need various sizes, there are good deals on impact socket sets online.

@ZDUTCH1 3 года назад

@@PhillipsVision ah perfect. There's an Autozone real close to Harbor freight! Thanks! 👍

@PhillipsVision 3 года назад

@@ZDUTCH1 check Harbor Freight first since they are cheaper, just make sure they are impact sockets and not chrome

@etc-and-more 3 года назад

Got new tires over the summer and the tire shop must have over torqued my lug nuts. Couldn't get the lug nuts off with either a breaker bar or with this tool. How long do you have to hit it with this tool to get a lug nut to loosen? Looked pretty easy to me. Nice review but should have used a HF torque wrench to get those wheels back on.

@PhillipsVision 3 года назад

I’ve never had problems removing lug nuts or other bolts and nuts. Try a long breaker bar or let the impact wrench work on it for about 30-60 secs

@HanstheTraffer 2 года назад

I wish I would have tried it on my 1999 Honda Civic Crank pully nut. I had to stand on a 26" breaker bar with a 5 ft extension and still it wouldn't come loose, I had to jump on it.

@jtjimenez05 Год назад

How you get it out? I tried this tool and it didn't work

@HanstheTraffer Год назад

@@jtjimenez05 If you are referring to a 99 Civic crank bolt, as I said I had to jump on a breaker bar with a pipe on the end.

@pay9011 3 года назад

For now I just need help tightening down the 3/4" nut on my old school Nut Splitter to cut a frozen nut off. I can't safely turn it much at all. I'm thinking this should easily handle that, right? In my older years I find I have lost arm strength so this seems perfect.

@PhillipsVision 3 года назад

It should work, but keep in mind it only has 230 ft/lbs of max torque

@BigBoy74X 4 года назад

i got one a few years back and it DID NOT work for me. I got mines for this same reason. To make changing a tire a lot easier but got nothing but disappointment instead

@JeffreyTDeRouen 8 месяцев назад

That's my issue as well...

@erickruiz-hl5vs 3 года назад

I used it yesterday. On a Honda 80 torque. It could not remove it 🤔🤔🤔

@gabagool2064 Год назад

The lugs on my truck are torqued to 140 ft lbs and it gets them done. If the studs and/or lugs are rusty it will struggle, though.

@woodroblue8332 4 года назад

I gotta get one

@randyledford6496 4 года назад

How long has it been holding up

@PhillipsVision 4 года назад

Randy Ledford I’ve had it for over 5 yrs. I don’t use it constantly but every time I do use it, it works great. For the price you can’t beat it.

@fidelcordova9374 4 года назад

Dude you need new ball joints on that thing

@tonynawn 3 года назад

How can you tell?

@nickmartinez7739 3 года назад

I couldn't get off my lug nuts ... I bought one today and tryed it big fail..97 f250 ... Maybe I could use it to drive in a screw or something .. smh

@lambertj.2892 2 года назад

Are you not going to put a dimple in that axle nut? How are you going to keep it from spinning off while you're driving?

@PhillipsVision 2 года назад

This vehicle’s axle nut does not have a dimple or cotter pin like some vehicles. It is torqued tight and will not come off.

@vintagerecordambassadeur4098 3 дня назад

Never had one back off that I know of. Never. I’ve removed and replaced hundreds

@andromedaenxalapa1 4 года назад

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@SUP-BITCHES 3 года назад

@Gary McDonald Español friend!

@lesneumann890 3 года назад

Can you get to caliper and bracket bolts, looks a bit large for tight spots?

@PhillipsVision 3 года назад

Yes, but you may need an extension

@canuckfixit7722 3 года назад

Anyone consistently have success using one of these HF drivers on Honda crank bolts? They are notorious for being stuck on real tight!

@Mixwell1983 3 года назад

They sell a specialized socket online for the honda crank bolt. It is a thick walled socket so it had more heft to it.

@canuckfixit7722 3 года назад

@@Mixwell1983 But that helps with any 1/2in impact driver. The question was how good are the HF drivers with or without the special socket. This YT'er has an opinion: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-exSqtZ6j2CY.html

@israeltorres6671 3 года назад

Mine is the same one and it isn’t strong enough to take off my lug nuts

@pay9011 3 года назад

FWIW In checking reviews it seems like using more substantial sockets seemed to add enough oomph to finish some jobs. The additional mass is the secret.

@jumpeven6100 3 года назад

can it work on the exhaust system flang bolts too?

@PhillipsVision 3 года назад

I’ve never tried this impact wrench with those, but I don’t see why not

@freddycruger6431 3 года назад

La acabo de comprar me costó 1000 pesos mexicanos funciona al 100

@thinkblue323rp 2 месяца назад

Estan a 30 dolares ya en los angeles. Voy por 2

@thegarage6348 4 года назад

I have a issue with my car can u help

@PhillipsVision 4 года назад

nabpreet butter what’s the problem?

@thegarage6348 4 года назад

@@PhillipsVision i have 2001 xterra 3.3,on sat when i came home i saw a huge pool of coolant. I saw a hose from heater core is leaking so i replaced that hose. Then when i started my car it stated to overheat. I took to a mechanic he replaced thermostat then it started to overheat while driving but stays good at idle. My radiator upper hose is warm but lower hose stays cold. So i bought raditor bleeder funnel. For 10 mins car run good with small air bubbles but after suddenly there is big air pockets and lot of coolant start to come out. Then again it stops then again after 10 mins there is a big air bubble. I remember putting head gasket maker in radiator. Do u think it happening because radiator is clooged. While driving if it overheats i pull over and park it and give gas then the temp drops which shows that the thermostat is working

@thegarage6348 4 года назад

@@PhillipsVision and 1 more thing since few months there is no heat through vents when idel only have warm air while driving

@PhillipsVision 4 года назад

nabpreet butter do you know where the coolant is coming out from? Is it under your radiator, coolant reservoir or near your belts?

@thegarage6348 4 года назад

@@PhillipsVision it comes out from the radiator cap when we try to bleed air out using funnel

@Eric-om6ud 3 года назад

That tool sucked balls could not loosen the lug nuts on my car

@tinman6922 3 года назад

This piece of crap wouldn't even break my lug nuts loose do not buy

@poloridesolo33 2 года назад

IT HAS 600 FTLBS BREAKING TORQUE... 250 FTLBS GOING FOWARD TORQUE... READ THE DAMM MANUEL BEFORE YOU MAKE A VIDEO. IT'S NOT WEAK... MAYBE THE USER IS WEAK. I HAVE HAD MINE FOR OVER 4 YEARS NOW WITH REGULAR USE. JS.