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12-29-2014, 04:38 AM | #1 |
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Recommendation for Cordless Impact Wrench?
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I'm looking for recommendations on a good cordless/battery powered impact wrench that I can use to loosen and tighten lug nuts (and potentially other bolts) on my car. Most of my tools are for 1/2" drive, so I'd prefer one that uses that. I live in a condo, so air powered or corded isn't really an option, as power outlets aren't readily available in the parking garage. Any recommendations? What should I be looking for? Is there anything else I should also consider when buying an impact wrench (accessories etc.)? Thanks in advance!
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I picked up a Craftsman from Sears last year that uses a 19.2v Li-Ion battery. Plenty of torque for lug nuts and also handled the subframe bolts with ease.
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I've used damn near every brand, they are all pretty good. The Milwaukee and kobalt are the best bang for the buck but whatever you can find on sale will be good....not Hf
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Sears had the Craftsman on sale about month ago... Picked it up for under $90
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I got the 3/8 craftsman with the 18v Nicad. Apparently they do sell Li packs that fit as well, but in retrospect I should have gone with 1/2".
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Milwaukee FUEL M18 model 2763 is what I would recommend and use. 1100 lb-ft of torque for removing nuts and 700 lb-ft of torque for fastening. I pretty much don't even start up my compressor any more after getting this impact.
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I have the 3/8" Milwaukee fuel impact. It can do 200 ft-lbs of torque. Plenty for lug nuts and most other applications. You don't need anything crazy like 700 ft-lbs. everything on a car can be torqued with a 1/2" torque wrench(normally calibrated upto 150 ft-lbs).
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Go read up on the garagejournal.com forums and you'll see all reviews on any impact you want. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk |
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The newer m18 3/8" impact is good for most applications that your average car owner would do. I do know that torquing something to 150 ft-lbs will result in needing more then that amount of torque to remove it, I have experienced this more then enough times from Maine winters and working on ships. If you have a stubborn bolt or nut a penetrating fluid followed by a proper breaker bar is the correct way to remove it. Grabbing a highly over powered impact for the job will result in stripped threads. As for having 1/2" drive tools already I recommend getting an adapter to go from 3/8 to 1/2. The nice thing about 3/8 is the sockets are usually slightly slimmer and shorter allowing easier access.
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I use the M12 FUEL 3/8" for small tight spaces and the HTIW (high torque impact wrench) for everything else. There are multiple settings on all of the Fuel impacts so not much chance of stripping anything. And yes, if an impact won't loosen something then the breaker bar and penetrating oil comes out. . .followed by a torch if all else fails. My point is, why bother with the regular M18 FUEL 3/8" when you can get the 1/2" model instead and have the flexibility to use a lower setting. The physical size of both M18 models is negligible and you can use a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter if you want. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk |
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You can pry my Dewalt cordless impact from my cold dead hands. It has proven very helpful for all sorts of work. Even gently getting seized bolts loose without snapping them. Best tool purchase I ever made.
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I myself have a Milwaukee. Check out the warranty on the gun and batteries compared to other brands. I remember being pretty impressed with the Milwaukee warranty at the time of purchase. Its not all about ft/lbs...though if you ever want to do a wheel bearing or axle etc (im not sure the torque specs on these cars) having extra grunt makes things much much easier...
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