Recommendations for cordless impact wrenches

P's_Z · 12-04-2017, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JTM88

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-...rdless/2766-20

I have this one from Milwaukee and it's awesome, it's a little large but it hasn't been too much of a problem. I have yet to find a nut or bolt it can't loosen.

This is the one i had my eye on, but then had second thoughts of it being overkill for what i need it for. But yes, this is a very nice pice of machinery

P's_Z · 12-04-2017, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SG4247

Dewalt 1/2" impact 14V min.

Perfect for the wheels and chassis on the 370.

Torques the lug nuts perfectly. Batteries are 3 years old.

Ill look into it, thanks!

P's_Z · 12-04-2017, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Picked this up this last summer:

Dewalt 20V XR High Torque 1/2" Impact

Has done a fantastic job with wheels and everything else I've thrown at it. It's a million times better than the 19.2V Craftsman impact it replaced.

This is one of three contenders, just behind the milwaukee m18 and a makita model i cant remember.

Im curious, how did the craftsman fare against the jobs you did with it?

I saw this as an option if the other three were too powerful for the jobs im thinking of doing.

P's_Z · 12-04-2017, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BGTV8

Be careful when using high torque rattle guns to tighten wheel nuts ... that has stripped more studs than any other source. I always set mine (DeWalt, 10 years old and still keeps trucking') at low torque and finish with torque wrench having missed a race many moons ago having to replace a stud

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Oh yeah never use it to tighten wheels, only for getting them off and hand then torque wrench for putting them on.

Thanks for the tip! This is precisely what has me overthinking what to get. Although im just considering it for loosening bolts, to tighten ill just use natural powa!!! My muscles

JTM88 · 12-04-2017, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by P's_Z

This is the one i had my eye on, but then had second thoughts of it being overkill for what i need it for. But yes, this is a very nice pice of machinery

It's probably overkill, but i'd rather have too much power than not enough

SG4247 · 12-04-2017, 08:17 PM

I got this one because it is compact and makes it easy to navigate under the car in difficult and tight spaces with the smaller head. Plenty of torque too at 135 ft lbs max.

I have had my wheels on and off at least 10 times in the last 2 months since I went to the track twice in Nov and once in Oct.

I zip them on and off with it. I do not even check the final wheel torque. Dont need to.

https://www.ebay.com/i/292345460380?...D1383632071288

Rusty · 12-04-2017, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ramoszx12r

Cool, i am in the control room to.

To get into the control room. You have to wait for someone to quit, die, or get fired. When I retired. I was 1 of 2 left from the original crew.

Guys would come and go to pad their resume.

Rusty · 12-04-2017, 08:23 PM

Give you guys a heads up. Where I work at part time now. We deal with most of the battery operated power tools. If you buy any of them. Try a get the commercial version of it. As they are better built and normally have metal gears vs plastic. Plus I get to see with ones have the most returns too.

Jayhovah · 12-04-2017, 08:29 PM

Anyone looking at the Harbor Freight "Earthquake XT" model? 1200ft-lb and has excellent reviews... price tag is a little higher - around $210 after coupons.

gomer_110 · 12-04-2017, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by P's_Z

This is one of three contenders, just behind the milwaukee m18 and a makita model i cant remember.

Im curious, how did the craftsman fare against the jobs you did with it?

I saw this as an option if the other three were too powerful for the jobs im thinking of doing.

The Craftsman did ok. It took lug nut off but if the battery wasn't fully charged it would start to struggle. Honestly the craftsman isn't in the same league as the Dewalt and Milwaukee stuff.

With Sears circling the toilet and the Craftsman brand belonging to Stanley Black and Decker now I wouldn't even consider a Craftsman power tool until there is some brand stability established.

gomer_110 · 12-04-2017, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Anyone looking at the Harbor Freight "Earthquake XT" model? 1200ft-lb and has excellent reviews... price tag is a little higher - around $210 after coupons.

Great youtube review of it by everyone's favorite Canadian. He's got other videos regarding Dewalt and Milwaukee stuff to.

Jayhovah · 12-05-2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Great youtube review of it by everyone's favorite Canadian. He's got other videos regarding Dewalt and Milwaukee stuff to.

( Click to show/hide )

Awesome. Gonna have to put it on my wishlist. Listening to that guy talk about tools got me strangely turned on.

gomer_110 · 12-05-2017, 12:39 PM

AvE's youtube channel is definitely on my favorites list. Some of his videos are even better than that one if you're looking for a good laugh.

P's_Z · 12-06-2017, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Great youtube review of it by everyone's favorite Canadian. He's got other videos regarding Dewalt and Milwaukee stuff to.

His voice reminds so much of michael buffers

JTM88 · 12-06-2017, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

AvE's youtube channel is definitely on my favorites list. Some of his videos are even better than that one if you're looking for a good laugh.

He's definitely one of my fave youtubers

12-04-2017, 08:17 PM	#21 (permalink)
SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 786 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 7842	I got this one because it is compact and makes it easy to navigate under the car in difficult and tight spaces with the smaller head. Plenty of torque too at 135 ft lbs max. I have had my wheels on and off at least 10 times in the last 2 months since I went to the track twice in Nov and once in Oct. I zip them on and off with it. I do not even check the final wheel torque. Dont need to. https://www.ebay.com/i/292345460380?...D1383632071288 P's_Z likes this. Last edited by SG4247; 12-04-2017 at 08:23 PM.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,218 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Give you guys a heads up. Where I work at part time now. We deal with most of the battery operated power tools. If you buy any of them. Try a get the commercial version of it. As they are better built and normally have metal gears vs plastic. Plus I get to see with ones have the most returns too. P's_Z likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	AvE's youtube channel is definitely on my favorites list. Some of his videos are even better than that one if you're looking for a good laugh. Hotrodz and JTM88 like this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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