AIRCATPneumatic Tools 1056-XL 1/2-Inch NITROCAT Composite Compact Impact Wrench : Low Weight Power Impact Wrench : Tool for Automotive Improvement & Maintenance

The media could not be loaded. I finally got to use this impact for the first time today when replacing the lower control arms on a Nissan Titan. I know it's not really designed for suspension work but I wanted to see what it would do and while it's not as strong as my bigger Nitrocats (who would expect it to be) it did wonderful.Lug nuts at 90-it didn't even have to try, ball joint pinch bolts-barely had to hit them and they where flying off, shock absorber bolts came right out, everything was 19mm-22mm head, with that I am not in the rust belt but normal corrosion on the bolts from time.I honestly don't understand some of the lower rated reviews on this impact but maybe I got lucky????? I also only use Milton high flow fittings at ALL of my connections (your air flow is only as good as it's weakest link so anything that's not high flow will kill air flow)I use a 35 gallon Dayton compressor with a single stage 11.5cfm compressor pump running at 90psi at the regulator, 10' of 1/2" piping (1/2" inlet/outlet pressure regulator-inline oiler) and a 50'-3/8" hose, max tank pressure 110psi. So as you can see my system isn't high end and still runs this impact and any of my other air tools with ease.So if you are having issue's with your air tools please consider taking the time to read a bit about proper piping/fittings and hoses for your tools and you may be surprised at how well you can make your air supply work.Update: I uploaded a video to show this impact removing lugs nuts. In the video I say 90 ft-lbs and that was my mistake for assuming Hyundai had torqued them to spec when my father in law had taken it there to have it worked on, I used a torque wrench on the other side and the lug nuts where actually breaking loose between 105-110 ft-lbs. The impact when I am using it in the video is actually below recommended air pressure since I am only running 90psi at the reg and it will drop by the time it goes through a 50' 3/8" hose. I'm planning to run a 1/2" I.D. hose then adapt to a 3/8" the last 10' in order to pick up volume and help keep the pressure drop from happening.

Been using this for a few years. Have done truck CV axles, brakes, and removed the front differential and power steering column. Did everything without drama, except for the steering column because it had loctite.Super powerful, and best of all, super compact. Buy it. It's all you probably need

I had some stuck brake caliper bracket bolts that could only be accessed from behind the brake rotor and it was a tight squeeze even with turning the wheel out. My cheap air impact wrench and a cheap Chicago electric impact wrench couldn't budge them. A breaker bar couldn't loosen them either and I had to use swivel sockets and extensions which made the problem even worse because of the force being applied at an angle .I took this AirCat 1056-XL 1/2 inch out of the box attached the hose fitting and fired up my 30 year old 22 gallon 3 HP 6.5 SCFM compressor and it took those rusted bolts out like they were not even tight. The manual calls for a min of 8 SCFM but it worked fine for short bursts. I think a big advantage is the small profile of this tool so you can apply the force directly in line with the bolt or nut along with the power of this little tool. I called AirCat and they told me that the three position switch near the handle that is not explained in the manual is as follows.... 1= about 20% 2= about 50% and 3 was full torque. They said any good thin air tool oil was OK to use. Turn the wrench upside down and 3-4 drops in the fitting end while holding open the trigger to lubricate.

The trigger is great for you to modulate throttle. The lever to switch from clockwise or counterclockwise can be removed and installed on the other side for lefties if that matters to you. The little wheel to change speed is great, it's easy to read and use.The gun is super compact which means I can easily fit behind and around say, some brake rotors at work to remove the bolts for the caliper mount. It isn't the most powerful gun in my shop, I have coworkers with really high torque guns, but for the price, and if you need something specifically for tight spots, I highly recommend this gun. (Though if you need something really compact I think ASTRO makes a subcompact that is pretty much as small as you'll get, and it packs a punch)Can't forget durability, I treat my tools great, I oil this gun and baby it. Even so, work is work and it's tough on the gun. I wailed on lug nuts you swear are welded for 10+ seconds relatively often with no issues. I've dropped it several times, I'm over 6 feet tall so it's a slightly larger drop than average, gun is still great. Also not a big point for me, but even so it didn't go unnoticed that this gun's ergonomics and comfortability is phenomenal.It has only failed to remove a lug nut 3 times and all three were faulty and 1 of those would never come out no matter how much torque you applied and needed a special solution.