Ingersoll-Rand 232TGSL 1/2-Inch Super-Duty Air Impact Wrench Thunder Gun

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Do you want to get as close as you can to a NASCAR pit crew without setting foot on a pro track? Then the Ingersoll Rand 232TGSL 1/2-Inch Super-Duty Air Impact Wrench Thunder Gun is the choice for you. At a much more affordable price than the NASCAR pros' model, this tool will soon be an invaluable favorite in your shop or garage.

1/2-Inch Super-Duty Air Impact Wrench Thunder Gun At a Glance: Fastest 1/2" Impactool--10,000 rpm--for ultra-quick removal 625 ft./lbs. max torque for powerful performance Powder-coated handle and housing for durability Same look as original Ingersoll Rand tool used by NASCAR pit crews 1-year warranty

Get best-in-class removal with the fastest 1/2-inch Impactool available. View larger.

The 232TGSL Thunder Gun features a shock-absorbing comfort grip. View larger.

Pit-Crew Power and Speed
The 232TGSL puts pit-crew speed and power in the palm of your hand. In fact, it's the fastest 1/2-inch Impactool available--10,000 rpm--for best-in-class, lightning-fast removal. You'll hear and feel the power of this innovative tool, and you'll see it too.

Its racing-inspired yellow and black design gives it the same look as the original Ingersoll Rand Air Impact Wrench used by NASCAR pit crews.

Powerful Reverse and Forward Torque
This tool provides 625 ft./lbs. of maximum reverse torque and 550 ft./lbs. of forward torque to power through even heavy-duty jobs. And to ensure you get the full benefits of all that muscle, an adjustable regulator gives you optimum control.

Durable, Comfortable, and Easy to Use
As user-friendly as it is powerful, the 232TGSL is comfortable and built to last. It features a black powder-coated handle and housing for durability, and a comfortable grip for shock absorption.

The 232TGSL is backed by a one-year warranty.

Ingersoll Rand Air Tools: Reliability and Power
Whether you're working in the shop, at the garage, or on a heavy-duty jobsite, you can depend on Ingersoll Rand air tools for quality and performance. Ingersoll Rand tools are powerful, durable, and easy to use, reducing downtown and improving productivity.

For more than 100 years, the company's advanced engineering, manufacturing, and service models have set a standard of excellence. Trust Ingersoll Rand to help you complete your work faster and easier than ever before.

What's in the Box
Ingersoll-Rand 232TGSL 1/2-Inch Super-Duty Air Impact Wrench Thunder Gun and manual.

The Thunder Gun puts pit-crew speed and power in the palm of your hand.

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The Ingersoll Rand Thunder Gun puts pit-crew speed and power in the palm of your hand. Looks and sounds just like the original tool used by most NASCAR pit crews! It's the fastest 1/2in. Impactool available, delivering 10,000 RPMs. Hear and feel the power! Features a black powder-coated handle and housing. Put this tool to work at the track or in your garage, and at a much more affordable cost than the original. Drive (in.): 1/2, Speed - No Load (RPM): 10,000, Average Air Consumption (CFM): 5.4, CFM at Load: 23, Working Torque (ft.-lb.): 40 - 400, Forward Torque (ft.-lbs.): 500, Max. Reverse Torque (ft.-lbs.): 625, Impacts Per Minute (IPM): 1,200, Hammer Mechanism: Twin, Variable Speed: Yes, Reversible: Yes, Standard Bolt Capacity (in.): 5/8, Inlet Size (in.): 1/4, Min. Hose Size (in.): 3/8, Noise Level (dB): 105, Tool Weight (lbs.): 6, Tool Length (in.): 7 5/16

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 8.2 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000E21CZ6
• Item model number: 232TGSL
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,408 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #31 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Impact Wrenches
  • #32 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Impact Wrenches

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ALOT of torque, August 5, 2009

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E. Oliver (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ingersoll-Rand 232TGSL 1/2-Inch Super-Duty Air Impact Wrench Thunder Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Thunder Gun will rattle out almost any old rusty bolt or spin off almost any nut you can put it on. The ones that are stuck really good, well it will twist them off. I have had it twist several 1/2" and a few 5/8" bolts that were rusted in solid.

I use this gun for work on big rigs and farm tractors. Can't beat it for the money. Just be sure to upgrade your hose and fittings to give it plenty of air.

The only downfall is that it uses alot of cfm at load. It will tap a smaller compressor if you are using it heavily.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thunder Gun Packed With Power, July 21, 2005

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Jack - See all my reviews

5 Stars Awsome product! I have been A field service mechanic for 15 years, the Ingersoll Thunder gun is the most powerfull and longest lasting 1/2 inch drive I've ever owned.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pricey but mostly worth it., September 10, 2010

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William H. Hennegan "Professor Frink" (Baton Rouge, LA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ingersoll-Rand 232TGSL 1/2-Inch Super-Duty Air Impact Wrench Thunder Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

For a while, I just used your average generic $50 impact wrench on lug nuts, etc. Had to use a breaker bar often, but it got the job done. I finally figured, what's the point of having an impact wrench that can't remove a lug nut without help? So, enter the Thunder Gun. Pricey, but attractive, and it had positive reviews all around. IR's reputation is a plus too.
The gun came in, but air leaked from the air strainer assembly right out of the box. A new tool like this should be flawless, so I requested an exchange from Amazon. Amazon handled this very well by shipping out a replacement the next day. Unfortunately, that one had the same problem when it arrived.
At this point, I've assumed it's just the same poor quality control I've become accustomed to with anything made in the USA now.
I bit the bullet and spent 10 minutes fixing this myself: 24mm socket to remove the air strainer assembly; wrap generously with teflon tape; replace air strainer assembly. Problem solved. Again, just ticked this wasn't done when it was built.
I would still recommend this impact wrench if you have the money for it, just be aware of a possible leak.
Very powerful; loud but not deafening.