extended anvils

[young_buck]

What is the point of buying an impact gun with a 3" or 6" anvil rather than the standard anvil? Would it be better to just buy a standard anvil and an extension set? I only plan on buying one impact so I want to weigh out the options.

 

[Buckgnarly]

Maybe dedicated wheel/lug nut gun?

 

[kiatech]

flip sockets/ wheels and tires.

 

[young_buck]

That is what I was thinking but wondered if it would be ok just to buy an extension set

 

[tjmonsen5]

You lose torque through an extension because of the rattling between the square drives and twisting forces. I would bet that the extended anvil is harder than an extension and wont twist as much.

I would not buy an extended anvil gun, there are plenty of times where I wish my gun was actually shorter because you need to fit into tight spaces sometimes.