X-12 Wrench Purchase

[dreamchasers]

I am looking at ordering the X-12 wrench that I have read so much about. As I see things, most maintenance will happen "under the rig". Taking off a tire or tires would greatly increase access. The price at TIA Website, http://www.times12.com/wrench.htm, is $619.00.

First, where is the cheapest place to buy one?

Secondly, the wrench comes with a 1 X 1 1/2" socket and 13/16" adapter for the square nut. Is this the correct size for the Prevost lug nuts?

Any comments are appreciated.

Hector

[dalej]

Hector, I really think that someone that is going to do repairs on a regular basis, needs a 1 inch air impact. It will greatly improve the way you look at repairs. That multiplier is great for breaking the nuts on the road or if you have a 1/2 inch impact , getting the nuts broke loose and then use the 1/2 inch for the rest. I only bought a 1 inch impact a year ago and it is one of those things that after you buy it you wonder why you waited.

I bought mine at the Chinese Capitol of the World...Harbor Frieght, it works great.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Hector, If you have a fixed base, a good air supply (1/2 inch hose and at least 60 gallon tank) it will be cheaper to buy an impact wrench and a whole lot easier to use. Dale is on the money with his suggestions.

However, if you do not have a fixed base and you contemplate changing your own tires on the road also, then the X-12 is the real deal with the size wrenches listed.

If you can wait until Sevierville, I have one for you to look at and play with before you make a decision. Do not rule out a large wrench with a 4' extension for practicality. Our torque values are around 500 so that is another option. There are other things I would buy now before I would buy the X-12.

[MangoMike]

Hector,

Some more pixs and purchase info over at the Cool Bus Tools™ at Prevoman.com

http://www.prevoman.com/Pages/Cool%20Toos/ToolsPg1.html

Dale,

For those of us that Santa forgot can you post the model # and price of the impact that you did purchase.

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[dalej]

Mike, this is the one Roger has...http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94108 This is the cheapest I have seen it.
If you print this out and take it to a Harbor Freight store, they honor it.
This is the one I have http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94109

Roger says his works just fine, I wanted the twin hammer since it was only $20 more, no reason.

They have one that is only $89.99 check out this page. http://search.harborfreight.com/cpis...=1+inch+impact

Remember to print out the page before you go to the store.

[tdelorme]

Hector, the 1 1/2" socket would be the one you would use. I don't think 1 1/2" is the exact size but it works fine and my SAE sockets don't have anything else that fits. It may be a 38MM since the 1 1/2" is a little large but since I'm cheap I don't plan on buying 1" metric impacts.
As cool as the X-12 is, a 4 ft. piece of 2" pipe will do the job just as well and I'm not so sure that you might not mar up a wheel with the X-12. Like Mike says, break um loose and use a good 1/2" impact to do the work.
If you buy a 1" impact from a Harbor Freight store, you will have to get 1/2" air hose somewhere else. They have 1/2" online but not in their retail stores.
Mike, I got this one on sale for about a hundred bucks. Works fine but the darn thing will work your tush off it's so heavy. Wish I had bought one twenty years ago.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94109

[dalej]

Ted, I think it is 1 and 1/2 inch. I have always used that socket and bought lug nut covers that size.

I waited until I seen these http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2522 at 49 until I bought them, like they are now.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Hector, For tool purchasing decisions I generally try to determine if I will use the tool often enough to justify the dollars spent and the room it takes up. I also try to determine if I do not get the tool how will that affect me.

I have used my 1" impact wrench, and my X12 often enough now to have formed some opinions on both. I originally used only the X12. I used it in lieu of the impact wrench. It is hard work to use it, but one advantage is it works well with a 1/2" torque wrench to set the wheel nut torques accurately.

The 1" impact wrench is much easier to use. It is heavier, requires 1/2" air hose, but it is fast and efficient. I have learned from experience and using the X12 and a torque wrench how much and how to use the impact wrench to get the correct torque. Now the X12 sits in a box rarely used.

Before I invested in the X12 I would want good sets of Gearwrench wrenches and screwdrivers. I would want a clamp on Fluke 336A meter. A Fluke 117 meter. I would want a good set of hydraulic jacks, air over hydraulic. I would want good hand tools for the bus tool box. You see where I am heading. The things I named would be used far more frequently. And I believe I could almost buy them all with the price reduction between the X12 and the $99 Harbor Freight impact wrench.

Right now the X12 is only peace of mind. I bring it with me so I can change my own tires on the road and do not have to rely on anybody. There is some value there of course, but I have also never had an on road flat.

[rfoster]

The Chinese had to copy this impact wrench from an American. There just ain't no Chinaman man enough to handle it. We are talking a "man" tool here.

[tdelorme]

Jon Said:
"I would want a clamp on Fluke 336A meter. A Fluke 117 meter."

Jon, I have gotten by for years with a $30 voltmeter from Grainger. I am interested in upgrading both my equipment and my knowledge using the meters you recommend. How about doing a seminar at Sevierville on the basic use of this equipment?