Usefull bits to buy.

mrnice · Sep 2, 2013

Thinking of buying one of these at the moment as my mates selling one:

Milwaukee HD18HIWF M18 HD18 Fuel Impact Wrench 18v 1/2In 2 x 4.0Ah Li-Ion 045242186266 | eBay

But I will need to buy lots of new bits to go with it as it comes with none, could anyone suggest any useful sized bits I will need for fixing my Landy, as the bits are quite expensive I will be trying to only buy the sizes I need at first.

Thanks.

Thor1950 · Sep 2, 2013

a new thread????????????? complete set of impact sockets, is all that will fit

mrnice · Sep 2, 2013

this kind of thing then US-Pro 16pc 1/2" Deep Impact Socket Sockets Set 10-32m 17pc with case | eBay

I was thinking if there were certain sized bits to go for (ones that I would use a lot) I would buy them individually and then buy more as I had more money (I will be skint after paying for the gun!)

Am I better off going for an imperial or metric set for my Disco?

blackhadder · Sep 2, 2013

Useful bits? a spare set of wheel bearings and seals, enough for two wheels. Spare bulbs. BIG toolkit. A torch. Spare batteries. Etc, Etc.................

Thor1950 · Sep 2, 2013

mrnice said:
this kind of thing then US-Pro 16pc 1/2" Deep Impact Socket Sockets Set 10-32m 17pc with case | eBay

I was thinking if there were certain sized bits to go for (ones that I would use a lot) I would buy them individually and then buy more as I had more money (I will be skint after paying for the gun!)

Am I better off going for an imperial or metric set for my Disco?

is it a drill????????????

Freelaner · Sep 2, 2013

Thor1950 said:
is it a drill????????????

at a guess (not having read the fred, of course) i'd say impact wrench!

Thor1950 · Sep 2, 2013

Freelaner said:
at a guess (not having read the fred, of course) i'd say impact wrench!

Thats what I thought but he keeps asking for bits, as in drill bits

200tdi ayre · Sep 2, 2013

Everything(apart from prop bolts ) are metric

27 definately, 17,19 13 will all get you by for now

Freelaner · Sep 2, 2013

Thor1950 said:
Thats what I thought but he keeps asking for bits, as in drill bits

as in bits and bobs John, do keep up you tiresome colonial

mrnice · Sep 2, 2013

Thor1950 said:
is it a drill????????????

no i meant various sockets extension bars etc, bad choice of words
(tired) can you buy a "knuckle" for these guns or would that just break?

Tbh im not really sure about how much i could use it and if it would actually be worth me having it as its quite expensive, so im trying to see how much would be the minimum amount I would have to spend on "bits"

(im only buying it to pretty much work on my Disco)

Im thinking of fitting a complete polybush kit to my disco and feel maybe it could be worth it afterall.

mrnice · Sep 2, 2013

200tdi ayre said:
Everything(apart from prop bolts ) are metric

27 definately, 17,19 13 will all get you by for now

cheers mate.

blackhadder · Sep 2, 2013

Don't forget front and rear diff guards

SteveD · Sep 3, 2013

For some jobs a rattle gun is really useful but don't expect to use it for everything. A UJ is really a no-no, if the socket slips off the nut, which it will with a UJ, it will then go flying about at a high rate of knots and break something else or you.

craigyb · Sep 3, 2013

Buy a set 10-19mm 22,24,27,30,32 all you will need

Paul D · Sep 3, 2013

For basic stuff to start with then 7/16 and 9/16 are useful 'Landrover sizes' too .. but mostly normal ring/open end combo spanners or standard ratchet sockets are OK for the bolts/nuts that need them .. 1/2" 12 point socket for caliper bolts (found that out this weekend, thanks TimE, I used 13mm beforehand!) 52mm socket or hub not box spanner for changing wheel bearings.

A decent length pry bar is _very_ useful, for all sorts of stuff, large and small, not least helping to lift wheels back on!

A test meter for electrics can also be good.

horse62 · Sep 3, 2013

If you don't need cordless buy one of these

Clarke CEW1000 Electric Impact Wrench - Machine Mart

They are offered every few months VAT free along with all Clarke stuff, that's when I got mine, its tackled all I have thrown at it so far with no problems.

beerdude · Sep 3, 2013

As its a 1/2" drive anything less than 13mm would most likely be too small and snap the bolt. Remember to only use black impact sockets, others will shatter sooner or later, by the time you have bought seperate sockets you may as well get a set and just add the 27mm.

MGBGTV8 · Sep 3, 2013

200tdi ayre said:
Everything(apart from prop bolts ) are metric

27 definately, 17,19 13 will all get you by for now

I was removing side steps from my D1 today as part of a strip down for a re-spray and had to break out a 9/16 spanner and socket for the 4 body to chassis mounts that have the side step brackets attached.

Thought that was a bit odd as I'd used nothing but metric tools to strip out the interior! Strange that they were still using up imperial fastenings in '96!

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