Made in USA leaf springs

[katanapilot]

Just another data point for anyone curious -

Recently installed 4 leaf Alcan springs and new Bulldog shocks.  Drove 2000 miles to EAA AirVenture (Oshkosh) and back, most of it interstate roads.  Lowered tire pressure from 50 psi to 45 psi.  One window shade detached and hanging clothes in the closet fell off the hangar.  Never had this happen previously even during our 12,000+ mile trek to Alaska and back (yes, on the Alcan and worse roads).  

I can only imagine the ride with the full 5 leaf springs.  

Edited 15 hours ago by katanapilot
corrected misspelling

[jd1923]

3 hours ago, Tom and Doreen said:

You need one of those!  I had to change a tire in Yellowstone and I was glad to have mine! Mine is the 1/2 inch. 

This 3/4" impact has an insane amount of torque, at "1900 ft-lbs of breakaway torque." and you would need the 3/4" to 1/2" reducer most of the time to turn nuts and bolts 1" or less which includes TT and TV lug-nuts.

This 1/2" model would be better for everyday use. A little more expensive, but smaller, 1.5 lbs. lighter and breakaway torque spec'd at 1750 lb-ft. Still a beast!
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-20V-1-2-in-High-Torque-Impact-Wrench-Tool-Only-DCF961B/328393371

Or you could save $38 and go another 1.25 lbs. lighter and go with this very capable model with breakaway torque spec'd at 1400 lb-ft.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-20V-MAX-Cordless-1-2-in-Impact-Wrench-Tool-Only-DCF900B/317991357

Either model would be preferred by most of us vs. the 3/4" beast!
I have a 3/4" to 1/2" reducer for when I need sockets >1" like the 1 1/4" socket shown above required for the bearing press. The 3/4" breaker bar shown removes wheel lug-nuts easily or just put the weight of your foot on it to get it started! 🤣

However, not all 1/2" models have the required torque. Check the torque specs. I purchased one years ago, when they were not as strong as some today. It could pull lug-nuts off 12mm or 1/2" studs torqued to 120 lb-ft but it would not budge lug-nuts on a 2500 series truck with 14mm or 9/16" studs torqued to 140-150 lb-ft. I returned it after it failed to loosen a lug on my Dodge Ram. Ever since I've used my pneumatic 1/2" impact in the workshop and work to keep our vehicles well maintained so not to breakdown on the road, having hand tools for this rare case! I work on the TT and TV too much at home and thankfully we did over 50 days of travel in the last 3 months and all my tools stayed in the bottom of the TV toolbox! 😂

[jd1923]

11 hours ago, jd1923 said:

This 1/2" model would be better for everyday use. A little more expensive, but smaller, 1.5 lbs. lighter and breakaway torque spec'd at 1750 lb-ft. Still a beast!
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-20V-1-2-in-High-Torque-Impact-Wrench-Tool-Only-DCF961B/328393371

This item is on my Christmas list! It costs the most meaning it's likely the best, smaller size, max power! 🤣

Edited 1 hour ago by jd1923