Earthquake XT Impact Vs Skoolie Lugnuts

[@anggeeadlof9043]

Drill- Packedge in typical box, came with a tool bag (added bonus), two batteries, one charger, drill, and driver. Two words "plenty of Torque" kzbin.infoUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv well I guess that's three. Nice upgrade from current setup. Has belt clips, I don't think I will be using those. Driver and drill were bigger than what I expected but it is an upgrade from the current setup. For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.

[@fordnut4914]

I concreted a bolt in the ground one time and used this impact on it and I reversed the earth's rotation.

[@ShenTree]

Flat earth does not rotate silly

[@MyWatchIsEnded]

@@ShenTree It does when you're friends with the giant turtle. He gets a kick out of doing galactic skate tricks with the earth.

[@alfredomora5555]

Damn that was you that day?

[@fordnut4914]

@@ShenTree but I'm on another earth.😏

[@billcash1798]

Lol

[@CarinaBoje89]

*Excelente kit **MyBest.Tools** suficiente mente potente y ligero. la luz incorporada en el taladro es muy superior a versiones anteriores que se encuentra cerca del broquero.*

[@frankrodriguez7468]

I'm a diesel mechanic for CAT....i use it and I have been amazed by it.

[@Wanderlounge]

I was happily surprised that it worked. I have had a few tough jobs that it would have really saved my butt on if I had already had it. I spent 2 hours taking the nut off of my alternator pulley with hand tools. Lots of people in here aren't giving i the credit it deserves despite video evidence!

[@deepsquat600]

Wanderlounge Eric O of South Main Auto check his channel out it's awesome has been using one of those actually two of them both in the half inch and 3/8 inch model for the last several months and I think I've seen only fail on one bolt and that will require the torch anyway you see other tests of that machine it's very comparable to the snapon and the Milwaukee personally I own the Milwaukee but only because I bought it a couple years ago before harbor freight came out with this model plus I wanted to go cross-platform with a couple of their other items that uses the same battery

[@elloko8303]

I use Milwaukee n Makita but definitely will give this one a try

[@johnnydel6050]

U use 3/4 one at all ?

[@ecosby100]

frank rodriguez my friend likes the 100 dollar cord one

[@charlenemccullough2293]

We ended up exchanging this model for the slimmer version kzbin.infoUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU because it was too wide for the only door trim area that made sense to mount it on. However, we should have just noted the dimensions prior to purchasing. Otherwise, we love the doorbell. It works perfectly, and the video is very clear, even at night.

[@notavailable9919]

For the record I have bought many HF tools and they have lasted to this day, some are more than 10 years old. The few that I managed to break they replaced with no hassle. Definitely more than one time use.

[@jonathanfairchild]

I've broken 4 of the low end combo wrenches so I stay away from them but I've had amazing use out of the sockets. I'm also very interested in the ICON tools they sell.

[@notavailable9919]

@@jonathanfairchild ICON is pretty good from what I hear, although more expensive and no discounts. HF is just fine for non professional use and sometimes even for that, it just comes down to knowing the limitations of a particular tool I think.

[@coytus94]

@@notavailable9919 To be fair, a lot of people end up misusing their tools a LOT more than they say they do, such as putting cheater bars on them, smacking them with hammers, etc., and that is what leads to the premature failure of the tool most of the time. Yeah there are moments where it can still fail under proper use, but a majority of the time it's usually due to negligence and abuse lol.

[@bubbafrie9001]

I've owned my harbor freight impact for 2 years it's gone threw snow, mud, and even oil has never stopped kicking and it's taken one hell of a beating

[@speedwayaudio3]

HF has a bunch of great tools. The 14 dollar breaker bar for example is freaking awesome. I have jumped up and down on it to break a rusted lug not lose and it didn't bend or break. I had a snap on breaker bar that bent like a pretzel

[@Slicklickz]

Which one?I broke 3 Pittsburg 1/2" breaker bars in a row and then tried the "professional" one which broke on the first bolt.My AT750A 3/4" impact gun removed it without a problem.They have the new Icon bar for $50 but you can buy a used Snap On BB on eBay for less than that.

[@Alejandro-vb2fx]

Oh look another HF ass licker that can't afford real tools so you have to buy all you can afford. You're full of shit, I'm a commercial tire technician and my service truck box is all snap on hand tools, 1, 1" Ingersoll Rand impact, (one of the big ones), a matco 3/4" impact regular anvil, a snap on 3/4" impact extended anvil and a 1/2" snap on extended anvil impact. I've tried HF shit and they all break within a week or never work to begin with.

[@m73jaredII]

Richard Tickle calm down man, don’t need to get all offended because someone prefers something over snap on

[@flamethrowercandle2354]

@@Alejandro-vb2fx what an ass you are.

[@ohmy7554]

Richard Tickle commercial tire technician? So a glorified tire changer. 😂😂😂

[@70kid8]

To say " I expect it to be junk. Most everything they sell there is kind of a one time use tool" is not a fair statement. They sell some cheap throw away tools, but a lot of their professional line tools are certainly not "junk" or "one time use" tools.

[@Wanderlounge]

I fully agree with you. But there is always the running joke that Harbor Freight is crap and sells crap stuff. If they were really bad, there would not be a store on almost every corner.

[@mattlane2282]

HF was garbage now they are getting stuff that, makes sense to buy over snap on and other brands

[@gertis7420]

I repair cars and most of my tools are from harbor freight.

[@icedrex9487]

70 Kid thank you for saying this. everyone has the wrong first impression on harbor freight.

[@mikesanchez5955]

I have some HF tools that are 5 years old. Not the grinder though, that thing lasted 3 days.

[@CrainRacing]

Great video, I just gotta say that H.F. has stepped up quality considerably over the years, the old idea that H.F. stuff was one time use is gone. I'm building a Harbor Freight army and it's great. XD Previous Tool ownership, Craftsman and Snap-On.

yeah i just bought the 3/4" and love it. im so glad i didnt go with 1/2".

[@johncox9057]

I run a shop and use there icon brand stuff great tools the sockets and wrenches fit perfect a little pricier but great tools

[@jpks5646]

They have really stepped up big time ! Impressive 👌🏾

[@coytus94]

They've definitely gotten better. They still have their hits and misses though in terms of their tools, but for the price some of them are amazing.

[@cutlasscrazy6081]

I used mine on a seized diesel engine to remove the crank bolt, flipped my damn truck onto its side. I'm impressed.

[@Wanderlounge]

Plus the battery lasts long enough to flip it back over!

[@cutlasscrazy6081]

@@Wanderlounge Awesome guy. Great sense of humor. Mine really does work great. Breaks loose any Michigan rusty bolts. Great review.

[@vermin1970]

I bought one of these, they were so popular the store here ran out of them twice and when I finally found one in the store, it was the last one. Love this thing, its broken loose or broken off everything I have thrown at it.

[@Jmac831]

You are losing so much torque with that adapter. Get the correct drive socket. You will be suprised.

[@Spectt84]

Agreed. HF also came out with the Earthquake XT 3/4 in. drive that claims an additional 200 ft. lbs. over the 1/2 in drive. That brings it to a whopping 1400 lbs. of torque! With that gun and a set of 3/4in. drive deep impact sockets I would be willing to bet there would be very little that you couldn't do.

[@ChickenNuggetsAndFries]

Justin McNabb you don’t lose that much. You lose 23.46 ft-lbs for every inch away from the shaft. That’s about 2 inches so it’s less than 50lbs

[@alexbennett6523]

Yep found that out

[@ChickenNuggetsAndFries]

I don’t remember if those are actual facts that I wrote in my previous comment or if that was all bullshit lol

[@blacang3l]

@@ChickenNuggetsAndFries its not about the length but about the power transfer from adapter to socket

[@edwinpruett6627]

I'm not sure why you started the video with a negative opinion on Harbor Freight products. I discovered Harbor Freight less then a year ago (what rock was I hiding under) and have purchased a lot of products from them and I'm beyond impressed! Having been someone who wasn't willing to purchase any tool that wasn't brand name I now feel like I was wrong. But this was a very good video and a very good review

[@Wanderlounge]

They have definitely gotten better but they have always had the running joke that their tools are one time use because they are so cheap.

[@icedrex9487]

edwin pruett thank you for saying this

[@sammmyds39]

edwin pruett HB has been good to me I bought all kind of tools from them to work on my car as DIY so far I’m happy

[@colteng9721]

I discovered them about a week ago, and Ive been working on vehicles almost weekly for the past couple years... Lol already dropped $180 with them

[@joshuaquick5511]

I hear that. I discovered them around a year ago and have already dropped hundreds with them between ASE classes and working on my own at home. People don't realize how their Pro line compares to that of many others and that most come with a lifetime warranty. Honestly, I've only ever broken one tool, a T55 socket, from them. Because, it was only available with the torque socket set, the store gave me a whole new set and when I tried to give them my remaining ones told me to keep them. If that's not maintaining customer reputation, I don't know what is.

[@deepsquat600]

If you buy Pittsburgh pro tools at HF ..they are good and have life time warranty ..not one time use

[@joshuabaker1604]

deepsquat600 if you have to get them replaced every week because it broke it's a 1 time use

[@deepsquat600]

Joshua Baker that's true..could you tell me what you have purchased there that lasted only a few uses..I have never damaged a socket out wrench..impact or chrome

[@villegasmanuel75]

For $250 ? $50 more and I can ger the Milwaukee M18 fuel one Key 18 vol lithium-ion Brussels 3/4 impact wrench, which have 1,200ft-lbs of fastening torque, 1500ft-lbs of nut-busting torque Customize, Track and Manage tool’s performance and location Part of the M18 System, featuring over 150+ tools Model #: 2864-20

[@pengkha7576]

With the right socket you def will have no issue.

[@pengkha7576]

Joshua Baker not true. I use pittsburgh impact sockets , extensions, chrome sockets, and wrenches daily as a heavy equipment mechanic and have no issues. I put pipes on my wrenches daily and have not broken any of my $5.99 wrenches yet. I use my HF 1/2" drive impacts over my matco set and they perform flawlessly. Ive already had to replace my snap-on and matco impacts but not my harbor freights. Its not the tools, its the mechanic.

[@arthurleino]

I bought a Harbor Freight Chicago Electric Impact 1/2 inch driver. Used it on my 1983 FXWG Primary Sprocket to change the primary belt. Worked great! That was in 1990 in the Philippines. I still have it, works great.

[@Wanderlounge]

I've owned a few of those, they're pretty handy for things like lug nuts and brake parts, but I can plainly say they pale in comparison to the newer batter powered units!

[@danovido8946]

Nice video and explanation! If you don’t want to rely on batteries, you can also use a cheater wrench (torque multiplier) made to take off bus/truck lug nuts (65:1 torque hand crank). It is about the same price. Probably not as fun as the impact gun but you will always have the capability and “power”.

[@coachgeo]

About same price?? torque multiplier is 1/4 to 1/2 the cost. If you travel alone....... use torque multiplier to break all the nuts loose.... then follow up with impact for rest of removal when done. Multiplier would take forever to remove anything due to gearing... its best for just breaking the nut loose. PS- If you mark things to match everything back up when done you will not have to measure torque on each nut. Mark locations of your wheel, nut, stud, nut/wheel orientation. Search Mark torque method

[@bluexiong3492]

I was being skeptical at first but after seeing a few of these videos I now have more confident buying this tool.

[@jesuszarate3929]

Impressive. Even with the adapter, it still managed to break away the last couple highly torqued lug nuts. Just imagine without the adapter.

[@marcelhassinger9662]

Just got my first impact wrench 3/4 earthquake Xtra love it super tool low cost thanks to KZbin for getting reviews

[@BurgaBea_Stro]

I'm a harbor freight mechanic love their tools, but some I pass on, even some of your big brand names have/sell junk, i don't know why so many ppl trash harbor freight smh, i bought the inside track as well saved alot of money on quality tools, be great guys Happy New Year everyone God bless God is love

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

And you can use that for anything on the bus including engine and suspension

[@28yogy4todd]

Picked one up at HF in Duluth, for a little more money I purchased an extended 2 year warranty. The HF check out clerk said to bring it back shortly before the 2 years is up and exchange it for a new one. I use this on my tractor tire lug nuts. Save your money and get one. You will be satisfied.

[@theloosemoose8200]

You can get a torque multiplier kit with all the sockets for the bus for $50.. it can produce 5klbs of torque with 1 hand... I keep mine on the bus.. it also comes with the bud-stud socket for the rear inner wheels

[@romerocastiel417]

Why is he complaining about Harbor Freight? By the looks of it, his whole life is a Harbor Freight life.

[@cruzdeleon1888]

Romero Castiel ouch

[@Couperetarded]

😂😂😂😂

[@s-fl8573]

Damn that's fucked

[@ureasmith3049]

I bought the Bauer corded one for 59.99.. I used it to rotate the tires on my Ram truck. I like it.

[@jdshadetree3376]

Harbor freight has great tools for the price. I don’t buy cheap and expect perfection and outstanding quality. You get what you pay for! This is a good deal if you ask me!

[@joedanero5360]

I bought a $12 corded drill from HF 10yrs ago and that sucker is still going strong. I opened it up to check the brushes on it recently and found a whole other set of brushes stashed away in the handle. Lol. It's not a good drill for decking screws and the like because there' no electric brake, but for drilling holes and sanding grinding attachments it has been my go to. I've beat the crap out of it and it still looks decent. I'd buy another. Recently I needed an impact and I wanted the Bauer corded from HF, but I've moved and the nearest is 1hr away. I had to go with the PC from TSC(still worked great). It just sucks no longer having a Harbour Freight right around the corner for simple stuff that you know will work fine like sockets and tiedowns, etc.

[@chrisdredmon3804]

The Bauer line the make is great! Bought a hammer drill for 150. Took off 1000 sq ft of 1/2" marble floor that was very well laid like nothing. Today i was more impressed drilling 3/4" holes 18" deep into 3500 psi concrete. All day. I have a millwaukee as well but that didnt cut it. Same size tool, but the bits keep getting stuck with it. The HF Bauer drill kicked the crap out of the millwaukee. I was amazed cause the millwukee was over 400 bucks. In chisel mode it also worked far better. To this day no drill out performs my 30 year old millwaukee 1/2" magnum hole shooter! Dewalt tools usually last 1 or 2 days with me. Crap crap crap. Most hilti is crap too and i have a truck load of hilti stuff. They dont hold up. Period. And they are expensive to fix! You pretty much cant get a dewwalt fixed, but when they can fix it youre better off spending 10 more bucks and get a new one! Also if u drop a dewalt off a 6 foot ladder...... 90% of the time its over. If you break something using it the damage is usually catastrophic and basicly you have a plastic drill handle or saw handle left over and they replace everything BUT that lol. Break a Harbour frieght tool, take it back n grab another, no hassles! Just like craftsman used to be. Now its called crapsman. HF is the best tool for the money period. Most cordless tools are over priced anyway and wimpy. Buy a plugin, get a 12ga cord, save money and time. Use cordless when its needed on ladders or in crawl spaces.

[@alphaprime3821]

There are a lot of good products at harbor freight . Their Impact sockets are very very good. The hand tools are very good you just have to know what to look for.

[@tickyul]

Alpha Prime Most decent manufacturers do not make junk......HF makes and sells a lot of good tools.

[@worldwideinformacion4287]

I use harbor freight yes but if there's one thing we hate in the automotive industry is morrons not checking the actual torque specs and over tightening lug nuts bults and even oil filters they think there cool using a gun that don't care to strip a bult I had many customers come in for a dam oil change and the nuts were thithen to the point that I had to use a braker bar which you should not have to on a simple oil change people stop being lazy and look up the specs and stop relling on a machine I bet most of those saying harbor sucks ext probably never heard of torque specs STOP OVER THIGTHENIMG THE DAM BULTS THAT IS GOING TO COST YOUR CUSTOMERS MONEY IN THE LONG RUN BY HAVING TO REPLACE BROKEN BULTS 😒😒😒😒

[@8kilosunderyep877]

That's funny 😂

[@synckid]

Yes the guy in the video is not too worried about future expenses

[@ivejennyts5318]

Bolts, tighten, tightening, damn

[@MrChris-bx7ss]

That's true but please spell correctly....MORON.....DAMN.

[@joshuaquick5511]

I hear that. I'm currently in a class for achieving my Suspension ASE and they let us roll our own in the shop if needed. The guys keep messing with me about getting new lugs. I told them I'm not going to get new ones until after the class is over because that's what they default to when it comes to lugs is grabbing an impact and going at it. Don't even bother with a torque stick much less a torque wrench. Probably because the only ones we have are micrometer type and they don't know how to use them.

[@joshuaquick5511]

Harbor Freight has a lot of great tools. I discovered them around a year ago and have already dropped hundreds with them between ASE classes and working on my own at home. People don't realize how their Pittsburgh Pro hand tool line compares to that of many others and that most come with a lifetime warranty. Honestly, I've only ever broken one tool, a T55 socket, from them. Because, it was only available with the torx socket set, the store gave me a whole new set and when I tried to give them my remaining ones told me to keep them. If that's not maintaining customer reputation, I don't know what is. I recommend them for any type of hand tool and power tools, as well as reasonable prices on tool storage. If you sign up to receive the monthly catalog, you'll start to receive pages full of coupons toward the end of each month for the upcoming month.

[@klugfarmsklug9323]

The flat back washer type nut are far harder to get off. I was recently dealing with those on my cattle trailer. Had to use a 4 foot long cheater pipe, on the break bar to get them loose. My 3/4 inch, forget the brand name, air wrench wouldn't budge them, a good quality wrench too. @ 120 to 130 #, air pressure. I was going to redo the brakes, with new hose for the 6 wheels. Those flat washer type, would snap a couple times before they came loose. I had one tire recently blow out, a few weeks prior, so it had been off, tightened with 1/2 inch air wrench at a tire shop, same difficultly in get it loose too. So i just ordered a Ingersoll Rand, 1500# of loosing torque. The new 7152.

[@Westtxcowboy100]

They also have the 3/4 cordless Earthquake Xt impact now !

[@bobbobby1846]

1400 foot pounds for 3/4 drive, 1200 for 1/2.

[@birddog24]

You use a socket without an adapter, its unbelievable. Been wanting to pull the trigger on this and buy it for a couple yrs and finally did it. Yay me.

[@Wanderlounge]

Yeah I had a bunch of people mention you get more impact power without an adapter but it's kind of moot if it did the job with one. I don't think I've run into anything where an adapter or extension made a practical difference, despite knowing that there is a difference.

[@jmarkashe660]

Great job, man!!! your air system has more requirements, not just PSI but as CFM to handle big jobs. Additionally, if you are on the road then you are not likely to be carrying a compressor. Lots of bad talk about Harbor Freight tools, but I think one test is worth a thousand opinions.

[@shreks_loins3963]

In the words of AvE, the Earthquake XT is surprisingly skookum

[@johnbailey9682]

If you get the right socket to fit your impact without the reducer it will even work better. You lose power using the reducer .

[@alexeivoloshin5984]

Never had any issues with HF tools. There are light duty, and heavy duty tools. So pick the right tool for the job and you'll be OK.

[@Deathbecomesme3]

I just don't understand the mindset behind the Earthquake impacts. I've used them and they are pretty decent tools but I just don't get why you wouldn't spend the extra $150 on the equivalent impact from Dewalt or Milwaukee and then have access to every power tool under the sun with the batteries you get instead of the one tool and thats it Earthquake batteries.

[@Wanderlounge]

If you're already bought into a battery platform then that's awesome, but it's a tough sell for the home gamer to spend the extra bucks on a Milwaukee or Dewalt. For example, I've bought into the Ryobi platform, which gets me access to a ton of good/affordable tools but doesn't include a heavy hitter big impact.

[@Deathbecomesme3]

@@Wanderlounge I see your point there. I was looking at it as someone starting their tool collection rather than filling a gap in an already existing line up. It would make a nice addition in that case.

[@dteh4501]

Been using mine for over a year, no adapter, sockets I use range from 60-300.00/ socket, works for me

[@mxcx968]

I had a tire blow up on me once last year, worst timing to, I just cleaned out my tool box because in left it open and it rained so I cleaned all my tools so the don't rust and was too lazy to put them back in later that night, had to call a friend with a jack and as to borrow a spare because mine had a hole in it, after that I decided to buy a Bauer impact wrench to keep in my truck, I'm pretty impressed with it, already used it on my wife's car, and father in laws truck, holds up well we even used it to rebuild a pannel at work, I can only imagine what the $250 model can do

[@MechanicsHubdotCom]

Wow pretty impressed with the torque. These Budd nuts can be tough to remove at times. Even if you could crack each nut if they were seized up just to save time compared to spinning each nut off by hand.

[@Slane583]

Harbor Freight has a 3/8 version of this impact gun that uses the same battery from your 1/2". It only looks like it comes in a set though, so you'd have a second battery and a second charger for backup. Which isn't a bad thing, to be honest, but it's still extra you have to store. It looks like they also offer a cordless ratchet in the same Earthquake line. :)

[@stevewheatley243]

The Bauer 1/2 hi torque is strong too. It'll snap large bolts if you don't turn it down. Pretty impressive.

[@Wanderlounge]

I'm overdue putting up my review of the new Hercules ultra torque, look that that soon!

[@stevewheatley243]

@@Wanderlounge I probably will,but I like my Bauer products. And Harbor Freight has really upped their game. They got good tools.

[@Pro1er]

If you couldn't get the lug nut off with a 3/4" air wrench you either had too small of a hose, too small of a fitting, or both. Buy yourself a torque multiplier (google it) and keep it in the bus.

[@douglazamar8889]

Pro1er no way air impact weaker than this, no way

[@Pro1er]

Who said it was?

[@cursedowlsgaming5355]

Even a good 1/2” drive impact with enough volume and above 120psi can get these loose in most cases. If a 3/4” wasn’t doing it then you have issues with your setup, most likely using to small of fittings

[@lastmanstanding6081]

Doug Lazamar actually these have more power than pneumatic impacts up to a half inch. You would need a 3/4 to 1 inch drive air impact to match it

[@lastmanstanding6081]

Pro1er I did

[@circusboy90210]

4:38 aluminum alcoa wheels not only provide aesthetic value but also increase your mpg. definitely worth the investment

[@caverbrad]

AvE does a tear down of this tool in case it hasn't been mentioned.

[@shreks_loins3963]

Dude, I was pleasantly surprised by how many high quality parts were inside of the tool. The issues he found with it were minor and could easily be mitigated with proper tool care.

[@jefflatham3247]

Make sure there is not a L on the end of your wheel studs folks , that stands for left hand thread on some older applications.

[@bonholio0o]

hohoho I'm sold lol SOLD! I'll get it thanks for the reviews

[@ramonnh6336]

Harbor freight also sells a 3/8 earthquake Bad ass

[@wendellgreenidge3362]

ramon N H weak

[@Alejandro-vb2fx]

@@diylife7625 nah it's weak asf

[@kingdeep3464]

Great Video. Thanks

[@kansasgardener5844]

That's a heck of a statement about HF. I own many tools from HF that are great tools !

[@alexfreeman3281]

For $250 ... dude that’s pretty impressive

[@gzrgldr8288]

Got mine as an open box item for $70 bucks at HR. Works great.

[@cameronduff884]

I happen to do this job on a daily basis and I have always asked myself the question, if I had to come up with something that I could recommend to someone who bought a school bus and wants to carry something for the occasional tire change,,or if something could be left accessible that wouldn't be expensive to replace, what would I come up with, well, your impact is adequate for running the nut snug,(pre torque)however even the first generation 1inch Milwaukee isn't quite up to task when it comes to nut breaking, I recommend a striking wrench for the front and a Kentool double ended with hex bar with assorted length telescoping pipes and a Budd nut wrench if equipped with double nutted (Budd) rear duallys. (remember that the left side is left hand thread on this type, look for the L or R on studds end)the torque multipliers like the AME nut buddy work like they say but aren't made for continuous duty and don't always provide the sockets needed for the duallys (have seen some more complete updated versions)but had interference at the reaction arm and inside rim(might be solved with a longer socket and using the shorter socket to extend the "lean to "nut)so I would recommend you do a "drill" on at least one front (left is usually harder)and one rear, it is also possible to change the rear outside tire by driving up on a 4x4 and leaving the rim on, but this takes practice and more tools, and doesn't work on the front unless you have alloy rims.....happy motoring all you GROOVY SCHOOLIES....and for anyone who's still here, how can you tell if your bus is a freak mobile, cause it has anti JOCK brakes.....

[@colemorales9140]

You actually aren't utilizing the full power of your impact because you are using the 1/2 to 3/4 step up socket.

[@TheBellalaci]

That's incorrect, the adapter does not affect power in any way.

[@colemorales9140]

TheBellalaci kzbin.info/www/bejne/apnHf55rjaekgtU Here is a very good video that explains torque loss.

[@177bandit]

...yes it does!!

[@inkheart1892]

Absolutely affects the torque output

[@jamesd604]

Cole Morales TRUE

[@billsmith2212]

I agree with Pro 1 er. You can get a torque multiplier tool designed to remove lug nuts . Some of these imports start around 50 bucks . They give you a 4 to 1 ratio . If you put in 150 lbs. - manually - that means beef or elbow grease , you get APPROXIMATELY 600 lbs . out of it . There is also a built in loss with the tool to consider . So you ADD a little extra . NO batteries to go dead . Heck , I have torqued axle nuts with a 1/2" torque wrench wrench to almost 200 foot lbs . I am not big - so you can do it . Watch some of the videos about this .

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

Dude, I use an IR Titanium 1" drive air impact on trucks and equipment... It's rated at over 1,400 ft. Lbs... Works great on the old Budd wheel nits! (Inner and outer nuts on dual wheels) Sometimes it even has a hard time on those damn hub pilot wheel nuts like you've got on your bus.... Harbor Freight has some good stuff, you just have to know what it is that you're looking at. On your second bus, with the Budd wheels, left side should be left hand thread.... But yours is right hand... Interesting!! DOT doesn't like it when they aren't correct. I'm guessing your harbor freight gun is actually putting out it's rated ft. Lbs...

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

You would get more power to the socket if the socket was the only item attached to the impactor but the more you add the less torque you get tools like these are not necessarily made for reducer and sockets and a bunch of other stuff on them at once but you always have torque loss with reducers and step up socket sizes it's a 1/2 inch shank made for a half inch socket not a 3/4 socket

[@Wanderlounge]

Any differences related to that were inconsequential for this use. It works great with this setup even if it isn't the ideal one!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wanderlounge makes sense you use what ya got

[@evolutionglitch4739]

You probably already know this but if your 3/4 impact couldn't take off those lug nuts, it wasn't the tools fault, but a lack of air supply. Those things are monsters that wouldn't flinch at schoolie lugs if your compressor puts out enough CFM of air. Most people, myself included, don't have that much compressor at home.

[@Mech3522]

Owned one for 3yrs now working automotive, have done a few dozen engine swaps with it and haven't had to buy a new battery or charger yet.

[@DriveShaftDrew]

well worth having if you own a bus or big camper good for emergency use but to use it every day I bet it would not last very long thumbs up and shared for the price can't go wrong good video

[@michaels3429]

I heard a rumor that the earthquake takes off with way more torque than it can put back on. Hopefully it can tighten to 500 pounds.

[@cursedowlsgaming5355]

First off the first bus is a metric lug nut. 33mm. Those need to put back on oiled to get proper torque. The second design is very common to come loose and need closer to 600lbs, but the biggest thing with that design is the ball seat condition on the wheel and lug. I wouldn’t personally put my name on that job as a commercial tire tech for the last decade

[@dhansel4835]

I bought a 5" circular saw from them. I had some 1/4" plywood to cut. As I was leaving a man told me "you'll be bringing that back tomorrow". I said I hope not but i'll give it a try. It said the battery was 18 volts but the battery case was pretty light. I took it home and charged the battery over night. The next day I made two 4' cuts with the saw and the battery went dead. I guess they only put as many batteries in there to get 12 volts. I took it back and got my money back and went to Home Depot and got a Ryobi. It was a whole different saw. It cut the plywood with no trouble. You kinda get what you pay for.

[@keysersoze7034]

the reviews from actual customers are overwhelmingly positive.

[@stangman1268]

that's impressive I know about the 500 t0 600 Ft pound torque cause I drive mack and international dumps that require it.

[@OKBAOK]

At 5:30 the half inch way socket took the nut 8 secs, then the all the way IN socket took the nut 4 secs good to know and good video thanks for sharing :)

[@politicalsheepdog]

I researching, looking for a Battery operated Impact gun for RV transport Driveaway where I will be checking torque on Motorhome lugnuts. The sizes of vehicles vary from F-350 to SemiTruck size so I need the capability to deal with large lugnuts. I may have to change a tire here and there and want the confidence I'll have the power to deal with the vehicle I'm driving. This Impact tool seems to be the one that keeps coming up as having enough capability.

[@Wanderlounge]

I have yet to find a lug nut I couldn't remove! To be fair, if I were doing it for a living I'd consider spending more. Other channels measuring torque outputs show you can spend more and get more.

[@luciankristov6436]

I own one and love it. Mine has seem to have lost power. Not sure if the motor is weak or the battery is failing. I've replaced the battery already so not sure what to expect. Going to rebuild the battery and see if that makes a difference

[@edward1937]

Only problem is the warranty but it’s an impressive tool

[@reneeforde7598]

Very nice and useful tool in general

[@doddgarger6806]

Awesome step in the right direction really impressed, just keep in mind the m18 batteries are where the real gap in performance is though, milwaukee's been perfecting cordless tool batteries for decades and you're just not going to beat them for that reason, awesome circular saws, drills, sawzalls, etc etc, no reason to pay just as much for an inferior package.. I buy used beat up pawn shop m18 5.0 packs that show no apparent degradation in performance over new $149 packs.. They use the absolute best cells on the market and it's this invisible feature that gaps the competition almost every time...

[@blueovalfan23]

My 3/8 earthquake cordless is pretty sweet. I've pull lug nuts off with it, it's compact and allows for every complaint you have. I doubt it would do those bus lug nuts though. I'll put it like this, I bought an impact driver because that 3/8 is overkill on smaller stuff. I'll admit having bought an extra battery, I'm pretty tempted on the 1/2".

[@Wanderlounge]

They've got a 3/4 now too but at this point I don't need to upgrade!

[@johnme7049]

I don't know your setup, but I would bet that the "failure" of your air impact to do the job is often a failure to get enough air to the tool. I know I have that problem at times. I am using a P. C. 6 gal. pancake compressor that puts out 150 psi but my impact wrench will drain the volume before I can get more than one nut off on my car. (I have a good compressor with a 30 gal tank but do not have 240 power for it right now) So I end up using my electric impact most of the time. But the Earthquake is definitely a great tool. And convenient.

[@hulk7272]

Question, regarding your air wrench, what size compressor where you using? Because you would've needed a "minimum" 30 gallon or better, preferably 60 gallon for enough continuous SCFMs to turn a wrench that size.

[@p1epoppa]

I own one of those. Made me retire my 8 gallon gas air compressor and 1/2" air impact gun.

[@hulk7272]

p1epoppa, nothing wrong with your air impact gun, your compressor was too small. 8 gallon is not big enough for continuous 6 - 9 CFM @ 90 psi that an impact wrench requires.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

AvE tested it says better than Snap-on

[@coltonjacobs5383]

machaf skookum choocher

[@blessedlife93]

Should have just bought a Milwaukee 3 tool kit for 6-700 dollars and that will definitely do the job. All in all I’m impressed just taken back by the price

[@theotherguy3083]

It works, but the question is, how long will it last and how long does it take to charge it up?

[@optimusmikey]

I work on cars for a living and exclusively use Harbor Freight tools, have had zero issues with them. Yet to see any "junk"

[@circusboy90210]

dewalt has 1,500 lbs , rusted big vehicle wheels can never have too much torque removing them, installing you need a calibrated 6' long calibrated torque wrench. it's really important.

[@65csx83]

I would like to get a good performing impact wrench. You mention a HF 1K lbs which didn't perform. That sounds like the one I was considering and did not get because the accompanying spec sheet showed 300 ft lbs. not 1050. Referring to the lug nuts you feel were tightened to 600 ft lbs; I would have preferred a more definitive measurement than the size of the tool almost requiring 2 people to operate.

[@FA-sr6lx]

Who ever told you that harbor freight tools are a "one time use tools" was lying to you. Harbor freight tools are one of the best tools out there.

[@KushLuv93]

H Smith fucking right and affordable

[@mikehoncho6085]

I’ve seen many reviews and I would never spend the money on Mac or a $80,000 snap on tool chest, I’ve used a lot of Barbour frieght shit and the money comparison is untouchable the Pittsburgh pro line is nice and works just fine

[@mattlane2282]

HF tools are great for you home mechanics not working on rusty stuff... flank drive is real... that being said... id still say fuck snap on.

[@southernstyle8835]

H Smith damn right. Especially their impact sockets. I’ve tortured those sockets so many times and still haven’t busted one.

[@MrAnonymousRandom]

As long as as the lug nuts are not seized it may work. Once you start running into seized lug nuts on medium and heavy duty vehicles, even a 1" gun will need to be supplemented with heat.

[@nukestrom5719]

HF's Hercules is great too. I saw a head to head with a Miwaukee and it did pretty good. The only problem is their cheap 90 day warranty. I don't understand why don't they offer at least 1 year. Doesn't make sense.

[@coytus94]

It's just how they do their warranties, also helps keep the cost of the tool down. It's a little extra to get a 1 or 2 year warranty, but they'll literally give you a brand new one same day regardless of what happened to it (as long as they got them in stock), whereas most other manufacturer warranties you have to send them the tool and wait a couple weeks for them to fix it and mail it back.

[@williampierce5615]

If you look at the nuts. They usually say the torque. 500. That adapter is killing the torque output.

[@Wanderlounge]

Still plenty to do the job!

[@jibblesq]

I would suggest a torque wrench when tightening the nuts back up. That little thing most certainly isn't putting the correct ft lbs to keep your wheels on.

[@jasonhull2163]

I have a few Earthquake air impacts that are good for price. After about 8 months it was losing power substantially. My IR made it close to 2 years before rebuild. I am looking at buying this gun myself. I won’t use it a lot.

[@Wanderlounge]

Mine is holding up great but I won't pretend I use it daily. I am using it a ton more than I expected when I originally bought it though! I've only run into one situation where I couldn't loosen a nut and a big air impact couldn't do it either, it was an exhaust hanger on a very rusty school bus and we ended up cutting it out.

[@markh.2899]

Compare to a Milwaukee M18 for (at least) twice as much money - it would not surprise me if Milwaukee makes the Earthquake for Harbor Freight ... Great review, thanks!

[@elievans3164]

School bus wheels are torqued to 475 ft lbs, I work at a bus shop. Pretty close

[@mechanicalmonster2115]

Absolutely. I work on City Transits, we run 450lbs for our 30ft vehicles and 500lbs for anything larger. I always use a clickstick to verify.

[@pvcarmon1]

Just like any other tool there are more POS 3/4 air impact guns than good ones. I know I have owned many. For them to run right you need at least 1/2 inch hose and fittings straight to the tank no less or u loose 40 percent of your power. Since u have a bus does it have compressed air, can u install an auxiliary tank for less than $100. Batteries dont last forever about 5 years and if left uncharged less than year. What kind of engine is in the bus?

[@jethrowomber]

I'm on the fence to buy this..I have had the plug in impact they sell for about 8 or 9 years now and it's never let me down and I have only changed the brushes in it once but found replacement brushes at my local Ace for 4$ each. so I feel its been a well worth 40$ investment.now I would like to go cordless..I'm torn between this impact and the DeWalt impact..I'm gonna have to keep watching vids and maybe find someone that has one to see what they think..so far though everyone I've watched on here has been surprisingly impressed with it..

[@viperstrike3827]

jethrowomber unless you already have dewalt batteries get a milwaukee brushless impact, at my school they have been used every day for 2 years and they hit way harder than the ingersoll rand air impacts

[@Wanderlounge]

HF has a really cheap corded impact that for sure can't do a bus lug nut but seems to do cars and light pickups just fine. I'd guess if you find a brushless cordless at a good price for a battery platform you've already invested in it would be great but I'd be surprised to see a complete kit a the same cost as this Earthquake.

[@GCraigmile]

I’m a truck mechanic and I use all kinds of tools and all kinds of battery tools the Snap-On and IR’ Mac’ And all the Big Box store Brands.. First off,,, The lug nut torque on big wheels mostly are Spec’ 450 to 550lbs and the size of the lug nut is a 33mm.. Ok,, knowing the battery tool your using the first 2 Nuts you loosened were no more than 300 pounds of torque with the first one around 200lbs.. Sooooooooo you NEED to check the torque on all the lugs on that bus.

[@Wanderlounge]

All the lugs I removed had been recently (or recently enough) tightened by a big truck shop!

[@coinsagE46m3]

For the same price you can get a Milwaukee 1/2" impact thats rated at 1400lbs of torque with 5ah battery. Same price and you don't have to worry about it breaking prematurely nearly as much as the earthquake.

[@gang208]

If you want as much torque as you can get from it, avoid using adapters. Just buy the sockets with 1/2" drive. Adapter tends to reduce the torque.

[@4eightyvolt]

This is the first and only video I've seen from this guy but something tells me he's not a HF fan. He almost seems disappointed that the HF tool didnt suck.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

To upgrade your air compressor to half inch line and fittings isnt really that bad I only spend 80 bucks total between the 100 foot 1/2 hose and all the brass reducers a d step up fittings want bad at all

[@stefanczechorskidds5536]

Regarding your 3/4" drive air tool..... I doubt it was the air tool; it is usually inadequate air supply! Its all about the air supply! For your application here your going to need about a 10hp. compresser with about a 80 gal. tank and your regulator set at 110psi. with 1/2" air hose and high flow fittings. What are you using for air supply?

[@Wanderlounge]

Covered that in the video actually. Using the bus' air brake system as my air supply limited how much flow I could get, but upgrading that system for more flow wasn't realistic.

[@stefanczechorskidds5536]

Really, at what time frame did you state that??

[@Wanderlounge]

@@stefanczechorskidds5536 Hmm seems that part didn't make the final edit. Well that's why it didn't work for us and why the electric tool made so much sense!

[@davidsharp922]

Time to update this video. Harbor freight has changed drastically in 5 years.

[@Wanderlounge]

I agree and we've bought some new stuff to try out as soon as we get a good opportunity to test it!