Recommendations for cordless impact wrenches

[P's_Z]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[ramoszx12r]

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

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]

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.

[ramoszx12r]

Cool, i am in the control room to.

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.

[P's_Z]

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

[JTM88]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[gomer_110]

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.

[P's_Z]

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!