Just when I thought I had sworn off all HF stuff...
I was helping my friend replace both CV axles on his '92 Camry. My buddy saw this on sale at HF for $34.99 and picked one up. After using it for the entire job, I was so impressed with it that I went and bought one for myself. I paid $34.99 + $9.99 (2-yr one-time replacement warranty) = $44.98 + tax.
The good:
It does everything I need for an impact. It removed lug nuts without any issue. The 30 or 32mm axle nut came out without too much trouble. Tie rod end nuts came off easily, as did the nuts and bolts that held the ball joint to the LCA. This is all that I'd ask from an impact, so for me, it does the job well for an unbelievably low price.
The bad:
The orange casing looks kinda cheap and cheesy. It also picks up greasy fingerprints that cannot be easily wiped out. The gun also has difficulty keep the socket attached, so you must be careful. And whenever you use it, it smells like it is overheating.
Conclusion:
It does everything I ask for from an impact, for a super low price. And even if I only get a few years out of it, it's still a good deal. The end.
I was helping my friend replace both CV axles on his '92 Camry. My buddy saw this on sale at HF for $34.99 and picked one up. After using it for the entire job, I was so impressed with it that I went and bought one for myself. I paid $34.99 + $9.99 (2-yr one-time replacement warranty) = $44.98 + tax.
The good:
It does everything I need for an impact. It removed lug nuts without any issue. The 30 or 32mm axle nut came out without too much trouble. Tie rod end nuts came off easily, as did the nuts and bolts that held the ball joint to the LCA. This is all that I'd ask from an impact, so for me, it does the job well for an unbelievably low price.
The bad:
The orange casing looks kinda cheap and cheesy. It also picks up greasy fingerprints that cannot be easily wiped out. The gun also has difficulty keep the socket attached, so you must be careful. And whenever you use it, it smells like it is overheating.
Conclusion:
It does everything I ask for from an impact, for a super low price. And even if I only get a few years out of it, it's still a good deal. The end.