Recommendations for cordless impact wrenches

P's_Z · 12-02-2017, 10:40 AM

Hi all, im thinking of getting a cordless impact wrench and would like some recommendations from all you tool gurus. I ask because although ive done research on some options (makita, dewalt, milwaukee, etc) I believe that they may be too powerful for the jobs ill be using it for, with some ranging from 700-1700 ft lbs of tq. Heres some of the things i would like to use the impact wrench for:

removing wheels
suspension work as sways and shocks
brake work and discs and calipers
Exhaust work as removing cats and catback

I dont necessarily need a brand recommendation, but maybe on how much power should i be looking for in a power wrench for the jobs mentioned above.

As always, thanks for the advice

Dahawkster · 12-03-2017, 07:27 AM

I would recommend just getting the most powerful one you can. I feel like Milwaukee lately have been making some really good tools for the price. I work at pretty big shop and a lot of people seem to be ditching snap on for Milwaukee now..

urbanate · 12-03-2017, 08:44 AM

I've got the 18v makita and have used it without issue to remove the 36mm front axel nut on an old f150. I believe it's only 300ish ft lbs on the wrench so im not quite sure what you do with 1000 ft lbs. Anyway, if I were to buy again I'd value overall size (getting in tight spaces) way more than high torque for automotive use. I believe Milwaukee makes a compact / snub nose wrench.

JTM88 · 12-03-2017, 01:35 PM

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.

Rusty · 12-03-2017, 02:00 PM

When I was still at the power plant. We switched from DeWalt to Milwaukee. The DeWalt's batteries wasn't lasting long. And the tools didn't hold up to daily usage. When going out to do something. Instead of packing 4~5 DeWalt batteries. You packed 2 Milwaukee's. The tools would last about 3~6 months before we junked them. When I left. We was still on the first batch of Milwaukee tools.

SG4247 · 12-03-2017, 02:37 PM

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.

gomer_110 · 12-03-2017, 06:43 PM

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.

ramoszx12r · 12-03-2017, 06:58 PM

Hey Rusty. What did you do at the power plant?
I work at one to , I am in operations.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

When I was still at the power plant. We switched from DeWalt to Milwaukee. The DeWalt's batteries wasn't lasting long. And the tools didn't hold up to daily usage. When going out to do something. Instead of packing 4~5 DeWalt batteries. You packed 2 Milwaukee's. The tools would last about 3~6 months before we junked them. When I left. We was still on the first batch of Milwaukee tools.

Rusty · 12-03-2017, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramoszx12r

Hey Rusty. What did you do at the power plant?
I work at one to , I am in operations.

I retired as the senior control room operator at a combine cycle 2 on 1. I was responsible for the whole plant. I started there during the construction of the plant. So I know where all of the dead bodies are buried at.

2011 Nismo#91 · 12-03-2017, 08:32 PM

I recently got a M18 FUEL™ 1/2" High Torque Impact Wrench
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-...rdless/2763-22
Only used it once on all 4 wheels so far but worked great.

BGTV8 · 12-04-2017, 01:01 AM

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

2011 Nismo#91 · 12-04-2017, 10:30 AM

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

Jayhovah · 12-04-2017, 10:49 AM

Anyone have experience with the Ryobi ONE+ model? I'm looking at that one to keep consistency with my batteries.

JTM88 · 12-04-2017, 06:57 PM

Quote:

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

I only use the impact for removing nuts and bolts, never installing them. There is too much of a risk of messing something up. If I'm feeling lazy I'll use a pneumatic ratchet wrench to run it in then use a torque wrench to put fasteners back on.

ramoszx12r · 12-04-2017, 06:59 PM

Cool, i am in the control room to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

I retired as the senior control room operator at a combine cycle 2 on 1. I was responsible for the whole plant. I started there during the construction of the plant. So I know where all of the dead bodies are buried at.

12-02-2017, 10:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
P's_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: PR Posts: 1,530 Drives: Zeta Rep Power: 469	Recommendations for cordless impact wrenches Hi all, im thinking of getting a cordless impact wrench and would like some recommendations from all you tool gurus. I ask because although ive done research on some options (makita, dewalt, milwaukee, etc) I believe that they may be too powerful for the jobs ill be using it for, with some ranging from 700-1700 ft lbs of tq. Heres some of the things i would like to use the impact wrench for: removing wheels suspension work as sways and shocks brake work and discs and calipers Exhaust work as removing cats and catback I dont necessarily need a brand recommendation, but maybe on how much power should i be looking for in a power wrench for the jobs mentioned above. As always, thanks for the advice __________________ Zeta

12-03-2017, 07:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dahawkster Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hawaii Posts: 71 Drives: 09 370z 6sp sprt pkg Rep Power: 10	I would recommend just getting the most powerful one you can. I feel like Milwaukee lately have been making some really good tools for the price. I work at pretty big shop and a lot of people seem to be ditching snap on for Milwaukee now.. onzedge, 2011 Nismo#91, DEpointfive0 and 1 others like this.

12-03-2017, 08:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
urbanate Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 43 Drives: 2013 PW Rep Power: 13	I've got the 18v makita and have used it without issue to remove the 36mm front axel nut on an old f150. I believe it's only 300ish ft lbs on the wrench so im not quite sure what you do with 1000 ft lbs. Anyway, if I were to buy again I'd value overall size (getting in tight spaces) way more than high torque for automotive use. I believe Milwaukee makes a compact / snub nose wrench. P's_Z and -ZS-Carpenter like this.

12-03-2017, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
JTM88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 276 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 14	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. 2011 Nismo#91 and P's_Z like this. __________________ 2012 Base Gun Metallic MT6 -CNT Racing CBE-Swift Sport Springs-Sport Akebono BBK-Z1 Motorsports Intakes-König Oversteer Wheels-1320 Resonated Test Pipes -RJM Rev 2.1 Clutch Pedal-

12-03-2017, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,182 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	When I was still at the power plant. We switched from DeWalt to Milwaukee. The DeWalt's batteries wasn't lasting long. And the tools didn't hold up to daily usage. When going out to do something. Instead of packing 4~5 DeWalt batteries. You packed 2 Milwaukee's. The tools would last about 3~6 months before we junked them. When I left. We was still on the first batch of Milwaukee tools. 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 Last edited by Rusty; 12-03-2017 at 05:52 PM.

12-03-2017, 02:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 786 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 7842	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. P's_Z likes this.

12-03-2017, 06:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	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. P's_Z likes 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

12-03-2017, 08:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,400 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	I recently got a M18 FUEL™ 1/2" High Torque Impact Wrench https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-...rdless/2763-22 Only used it once on all 4 wheels so far but worked great. P's_Z and JTM88 like this. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

12-04-2017, 01:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39973	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 P's_Z likes this.

12-04-2017, 10:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,400 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	Oh yeah never use it to tighten wheels, only for getting them off and hand then torque wrench for putting them on. P's_Z likes this. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

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