Impact Wrench

[darylzero]

Looking for a cordless impact wrench. Mainly for car work, lug nuts and other PIA bolts.

Has anyone bought one recently that you like and does the job?

Been looking at DeWalt/Milwaukee etc. These things are damn expensive. Looks like minimum of $250


This is what I'm talking about

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I've never been able to get the torque out of a cordless one that I need for PITA bolts. MAYBE lug nuts.
Granted, I haven't tried any of the newer ones... maybe they've gotten better.

[Dattebayo]

I have a Makita that has lasted for over 5 years. That kind of ownership is unheard of, I was told by many mechanics I made the right choice the first time.

I also have a DeWalt like that one, but it's not as strong as the Makita, nor as robust. I have a plug-in electric one from Harbor Freight that I use for big jobs that require lots of torque, it costs only about $60 iirc... If you need to take it to a junkyard, may I suggest a charged car battery and an inverter? lol

[darylzero]

I've never been able to get the torque out of a cordless one that I need for PITA bolts. MAYBE lug nuts.
Granted, I haven't tried any of the newer ones... maybe they've gotten better.

I think there are, but I haven't really found one yet. There are some reviews on amazon they say it can and other people say it cannot.
So was just wondering if anyone here has one that they know takes off the lug nuts on their car.

[WDRacing]

My brother-in-law has the Milwaukee M18 1/2" cordless impact. It's a bad mofo dude. I have lots of Milwaukee tools, from Sawzalls to sanders they make quality stuff.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLrEhcvZ2QU[/youtube]

[Hijacker]

My brother-in-law has the Milwaukee M18 1/2" cordless impact. It's a bad mofo dude. I have lots of Milwaukee tools, from Sawzalls to sanders they make quality stuff.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLrEhcvZ2QU[/youtube]

I love Milwaukee stuff. I've used a ton of their tools and when I need to buy a tool that they offer, I try to spring for their offering. That said, I haven't used their cordless impact, but I'm sure it'll be good quality.

I've traditionally left cordless impacts to track use and junk yard use. PITA bolts are best left to air tools. No cordless will beat my craftsman pro's 700 lb*ft of torque. But I do have the option to have air tools. If you don't I totally understand.

[krash]

We use the Milwaukee M18 at school in our baja shop. They are super badass. We've put them through hell and they still work perfectly

[WDRacing]

Werd, air tools ftw. I has a 1/2 impact that has never failed at removing something.

[darylzero]

My brother-in-law has the Milwaukee M18 1/2" cordless impact. It's a bad mofo dude. I have lots of Milwaukee tools, from Sawzalls to sanders they make quality stuff.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLrEhcvZ2QU[/youtube]

$300 is a lot for 1 tool! I agree with you guys though I have always liked Milwaukee tools.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M1 ... /202043761

[nissangirl74]

$300 is a lot but if you can swing it, it's a great buy. I'd rather pay more for something that will last longer.

[darylzero]

Just to give an update, I went with the Milwaukee 2654-22CT from here

I used it this weekend to install all new rotors and brakes. It took off my lugs nuts with ease along with the 19mm caliper bracket bolts.
It also fit just fine behind the caliper due to it's small size.
nice tool

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Sweet! Thanks for the update!

[MinisterofDOOM]

I'd definitely be interested to hear how well it works for general automotive tasks. I have a corded Dewalt that's actually beefier than my two lighter-duty air-powered impact guns. But it can't compete with my bigger air-powered gun. The Dewalt is nice, though, because even though I still have a cord, I DON'T need a big airtank or noisy compressor running while I'm trying to think. And the outside/case is mostly plastic and rubber so I can toss it around without banging it up (the rubber pumpers on my air guns always slide backward and fail to do their jobs).

[Kompresshun]

I've also been curious about these for a while too. Our road techs at work use them with pretty good results it seems and on forklifts a lot of things require some pretty serious torque.

I have a 40 gal air compressor at home with three impacts, but I hate firing it up most days because it's either late at night or when the kid is napping and it's damn loud. I usually use hand tools unless I really can't do something without an air tool.

[darylzero]

I've also been curious about these for a while too. Our road techs at work use them with pretty good results it seems and on forklifts a lot of things require some pretty serious torque.

I have a 40 gal air compressor at home with three impacts, but I hate firing it up most days because it's either late at night or when the kid is napping and it's damn loud. I usually use hand tools unless I really can't do something without an air tool.

I wouldn't say it is quiet, when it's really using the torque it can be loud. If you are going to use at home all the time I would go with a corded one like Hijacker said. You will get way more torque.

Also, Milwaukee comes with a 5 yr warranty, Dewalt is only 3.

[alms24sebring]

Snap-on makes a great and surprisingly strong 1/2" impact. But of course its expensive, I think 250 is the minimum for a decent one. Buying cheaper tools always make you pay more in the long run.

Im in the market myself for a 1/4" impact for sidejobs and basic crap.