On 30 Dec 2004 06:46:56 -0800, "Ron" >
wrote:

>I've recently ordered (delivery in late February) a freightliner
>sportchassis medium duty truck (22.5X8.25 10-bolt wheels with Michelin
>XRV 255/80R22.5 14-ply tires) to tow a trailer while I'm retired and
>fulltiming in the RV. The truck has air brakes and air ride and
>includes a quick disconnect fitting with hose for a tire inflation kit.
>With this set-up I thought it might be a good idea to pruchase an air
>impact wrench to periodically check/tighten the lug nuts on the truck
>and trailer. However, after the research I've conducted (this is a
>VERY confusing topic for a newbee) I'm not so sure this is as good an
>idea as I thought. I do not anticipate using the impact wrench for any
>other task. Other maintenance I do I can handle with my ratchet,
>breaker bar, and/or cheater pipe.
>
>Is an impact wrench the tool I should be considering?
>If so, would an Ingersoll Rand 1/2" or 3/4" wrench (model #?)be
>correct?
>Or, is a good torque wrench a better choice?
>Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
For many reasons, a torque wrench. Torque specs should be in the
owners manual.




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