How did I go so long without an air wrench?

[Altarboy]

I had to get one to remove the large nut on the hub. Geez. All the times I used cheater pipes and extensions and all I had to do was get an air wrench. I guess next I will invest in a ratchet.

[5.56NATO]

Just don't be tempted to tighten lug nuts with one. Otherwise enjoy your new toy.

[Altarboy]

Yeah no doubt, although the guys at tire shops sure use them on lugs. Makes me wanna holler

[Sherman]

Just don't be tempted to tighten lug nuts with one. Otherwise enjoy your new toy.

I have tightened thousands with a impact wrench( that is what us mechanics call them ) and have never had a problem. Just make sure the nut or bolt is threaded on by hand before they are tightened down to prevent accidental cross threading. The final torque should be with a torque wrench if you want to take them time.

[Lightning 351]

If you can,pick up a electric one.I got a Dewalt one about 3 years ago,and it has been really handy.when I'm not near the air compressor.