Topic: New to world of torque wrenches, floor jacks etc.

[blur911]

Yeah, pneumatic impact wrenches have a flow setting, I think my IR has a dial with 5 settings. Or, you can just turn down the pressure.

Remember, that cannot be said for the 120v  electric impact wrenches, they are usually simply on, or off.  Much harder to control than air.

[Gardiner Westbound]

Yeah, pneumatic impact wrenches have a flow setting, I think my IR has a dial with 5 settings. Or, you can just turn down the pressure.

Remember, that cannot be said for the 120v  electric impact wrenches, they are usually simply on, or off.  Much harder to control than air.

A torque limiting extension bar, aka torque stick, will address this issue. A spring steel rod, it flexes rotationally when the preset torque limit is reached preventing further tightening by the impact wrench and producing the familiar "ratcheting" sound. Available individually and in sets at Princess Auto, often sale priced at $8- $10 each.

http://www.princessauto.com/view-all-products-in-shop?keyword1=Torque+Limiting+Extension+Bar

[blur911]

Yeah, pneumatic impact wrenches have a flow setting, I think my IR has a dial with 5 settings. Or, you can just turn down the pressure.

Remember, that cannot be said for the 120v  electric impact wrenches, they are usually simply on, or off.  Much harder to control than air.

A torque limiting extension bar, aka torque stick, will address this issue. A spring steel rod, it flexes rotationally when the preset torque limit is reached preventing further tightening by the impact wrench and producing the familiar "ratcheting" sound. Available individually and in sets at Princess Auto, often sale priced at $8- $10 each.

http://www.princessauto.com/view-all-products-in-shop?keyword1=Torque+Limiting+Extension+Bar

Yup, got a couple of those and they actually seem to be relatively accurate.  Most of the time I still use a torque wrench though.

[ktm525]

The cordless impact is most handy removing the 16 (!)  2 inch bolts on the skid plates which have to come off for oil changes.

I take it if they are that long, then that is one serious skid plate. Aluminium I hope, or you have arms like Arnold.

Actually they are closer to 1 1/2". Plates are steel though. The front one for the front that protects the rad/belts.  The second plate is huge and covers the oil pan, transmission and transfer case. The third rear plate protects the rear brake lines and driveline (this doesn't have to come off for oil changes). There is a reason why these LR3s are so damn heavy..

[Gardiner Westbound]

Actually they are closer to 1 1/2". Plates are steel though. The front one for the front that protects the rad/belts.  The second plate is huge and covers the oil pan, transmission and transfer case. The third rear plate protects the rear brake lines and driveline (this doesn't have to come off for oil changes). There is a reason why these LR3s are so damn heavy..

Consider fitting an oil filter relocation kit, about $25. Add a MityVac MV7201 Fluid Evacuator for about $75 and you can change the motor oil from the top.

http://www.jegs.com/c/Oil-System_Oil-Filter-Adapters/10467/10002/-1

[ktm525]

Actually they are closer to 1 1/2". Plates are steel though. The front one for the front that protects the rad/belts.  The second plate is huge and covers the oil pan, transmission and transfer case. The third rear plate protects the rear brake lines and driveline (this doesn't have to come off for oil changes). There is a reason why these LR3s are so damn heavy..

Consider fitting an oil filter relocation kit, about $25. Add a MityVac MV7201 Fluid Evacuator for about $75 and you can change the motor oil from the top.

http://www.jegs.com/c/Oil-System_Oil-Filter-Adapters/10467/10002/-1

I had this setup on an old 4runner. It had dual filters. I already own a mityvac and used to topside the Passat. I am not sure the oil dipstick tube is big enough on the LR3 and believe it or not the dipstick tube may not reach into the lowest part of the oil pan. The bottom of the pan is two tiered and there may be some extra oil way below the pickup screen. This is done to compensate for severe off camber situations with the engine running. The damn engine takes 8.5L