Am I expecting too much from my IR 2115ti?

[2002maniac]

I recently found a screaming deal on a lightly used IR 2115ti 3/8" gun.

I was hoping that the top of the line 3/8" IR would at least keep up with my aging 1/2" craftsman (non-pro).

The 2115ti has been great for smaller stuff, but it will not break loose lug nuts torqued to 75 lb-ft or other suspension components.

Time for a rebuild or am I crazy to expect the 3/8" to handle heavy-ish work?

I do LOVE how agile the little gun is especially when used with my new swivels.

 

[tonydanzah]

hmm maybe you need a bigger compressor or larger air hose.

 

[fourfeathers]

Pull the swivel and try it again. Do you run good quality fitting? Some are very restrictive.

 

[impulse922]

the ir 2115 should do practically all normal(not rusted) automotive jobs

 

[2002maniac]

Sorry, by "swivels", I meant swivel impact sockets.

I'm using a ~30 gal 5hp craftsman compressor (although I have not checked the pressure lately), Goodyear hose from HF, and standard QD fittings.

I'll check for any obvious air system defficiencies.

 

[Fedwrench]

nuts torqued to 75 ft lbs should come off with ease using the 2115. Did you oil it? When was the last time it was lubed with the special grease? As others said, make sure you're getting the right psi and cfm from your air supply too. You're definitely not asking too much of it. Something's not right. I use a 2125 daily (same gun with 1/2 anvil) to remove lug nuts averaging 120 foot pounds plus those that were overtightened with ease.

 

[wreckercologist]

nuts torqued to 75 ft lbs should come off with ease using the 2115. Did you oil it? When was the last time it was lubed with the special grease? As others said, make sure you're getting the right psi and cfm from your air supply too. You're definitely not asking too much of it. Something's not right. I use a 2125 daily (same gun with 1/2 anvil) to remove lug nuts averaging 120 foot pounds plus those that were overtightened with ease.

Yeah, I agree. There's something else going on here. My Matco 2112 (rebranded IR) will snap off D that's funny) a 3/8" bolt no problem.

 

[2002maniac]

I oil it every time I pull it out. spins freely and sounds healthy if that means anything.

 

[9GUY9]

I use my Mac rebranded IR 3/8 gun to do all my VW rotates. Works perfect break all the wheel bolts loose, and torques them to about 90 ft lb's. Plus its alot lighter to carry than my 1/2" gun.

 

[lipadj46]

Shoot even my HF 3/8" earthquake will take off lug nuts torqued to 100 lbs and break suspension bolts with ease. Sounds like there is a problem, what is your pressure set to in the line?

 

[rodm1]

Grease the gear box. Run unregulated pressure max of 120psi tank pressure. If you regulate the tank pressure to many times the out let pressure will be under 90psi with air tool running. Do to friction in air hose.

How long and what size air hose. Cut it down to 25ft and see what happens.

 

[mrholeshot]

Yeah that thing should be busting them lose without a problem.

 

[t12i867]

I have pretty much have the same set up. I have the ir 3/8 2115 pti... Dont now if there is a difference with that and just the 2115ti. Anway Im using a 25 gallon craftsman professional air compressor set at 120 psi.
I test it when I first got the 3/8 impact on my lug nut. Being put on with my 1/2 ir 2135ti. Took it right off np.
Where is ur psi set at on ur compressor? Btw I got my 2115pti new so dont know if that would make a difference.

 

[bmxr4life87]

Make sure the direction button is all the way down I've fat fingered it a time or two and it will scare ya

 

[srmofo]

I just had to replace my anvil last month after about 5 years. It broke the head off. If you cant get more power from it take it apart and inspect the hammers. Once they start to get excessively worn they will loose power

 

[hooptytank]

Make sure the direction button is all the way down I've fat fingered it a time or two and it will scare ya

If air pressure and volume isn't a problem, then +1 on the tip above. It will sound choked up.