I need a cordless impact......Help? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BlownSS · 01-14-2011, 06:55 AM

He folks, Im looking for a cordless impact that is capable of removing lug nuts.....probably need one that is the 1/2 " drive.........does anybody have any experience as to which ones are worth having? Where are the best prices? Thanks for any information !!!

Blown

2010 SS RS · 01-14-2011, 07:02 AM

Blown...head on over to home depot.

They actually carry two of em that do the job very well. The Ridged 18 V lithium is a good choice. Problem is that they are not cheap by themselves and unless you need the 449 kit the value does not seem there. You might consider a power inverter then use your corded electric one if you have one. plus you would have juice for other items such as shop vac, tv, radio, blender for margarittas at shows etc. Larry

RSokie · 01-14-2011, 07:05 AM

Dewalt makes a good one that is electric.

JKLNHYD · 01-14-2011, 07:13 AM

And if $$$ is an issue, Harbor Freight will have one. Which is my choice for swapping wheels in the mud on our Jeep in the past. They're cheap so if it shits the bed, you don't feel bad...

13 ZL1 · 01-14-2011, 08:38 AM

Mac Tools has $60 coupon on their web site for one of theirs. I am not sure what the final price is.

BlownSS · 01-14-2011, 08:53 AM

money isnt a huge issue.....i do want something reliable. I believe in spending good money for good tools without spending too much for just a name! I will use it around the garage as well as to Take to Moab a couple times a year for trail fixxes and tire changes. I like craftsman stuff (let the flaming begin)

gmpartsman00 · 01-14-2011, 09:05 AM

I personally have a Snap-On 1/2" drive cordless impact. I spent about $550 a year ago, and it's probably one of the best tools I've invested in. It was a little pricey, but get's the job done very easily.

MMC · 01-14-2011, 10:21 AM

I have a Milwaukee 18 volt here at work and I love it. Lots of power and long battery life. I have never tried it for lug nuts though.

The Viz · 01-14-2011, 10:23 AM

SnapOn one here too. Best way to go!

irocnroll · 01-14-2011, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlownSS

money isnt a huge issue.....i do want something reliable. I believe in spending good money for good tools without spending too much for just a name! I will use it around the garage as well as to Take to Moab a couple times a year for trail fixxes and tire changes. I like craftsman stuff (let the flaming begin)

Most of the Craftsman tools are made by Ryobi. I worked in their Tool department for almost 8 years.

My question to you though is why not get a compressor with an impact gun? Or an electric one if you don't want a compressor?

BlownSS · 01-14-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irocnroll

Most of the Craftsman tools are made by Ryobi. I worked in their Tool department for almost 8 years.

My question to you though is why not get a compressor with an impact gun? Or an electric one if you don't want a compressor?

I already have an air compressor and all the toys....just need a portable one to use on the trails or wherever I may go

derklug · 01-14-2011, 12:11 PM

+3 on the Snap-0n. Pricey but I use it every day and it has held up well.

critteral · 01-14-2011, 12:25 PM

Snap On

djsnoflake · 01-14-2011, 12:30 PM

Ridgid or DeWalt kick ass. I have abused the hell out of both brands and they just take it and ask for another!

(Oh yeah and stick with 18V)

01-14-2011, 06:55 AM	#1
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	I need a cordless impact......Help? He folks, Im looking for a cordless impact that is capable of removing lug nuts.....probably need one that is the 1/2 " drive.........does anybody have any experience as to which ones are worth having? Where are the best prices? Thanks for any information !!! Blown __________________ 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3, Hennessey HPE550 Polished Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger. 3.4 Pulley. Kooks long tube headers / high flow cats. GHL Full exhaust. ZL1 Fuel Pump/ADM FPCM. MSW Bap. JRE ZL1 Race cam with new springs/pushrods/Trunion Upgrade. FIC 850cc injectors. ZR1 Map sensor. CAI Induction. JRE Tune.

01-14-2011, 07:02 AM	#2
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,108	Blown...head on over to home depot. They actually carry two of em that do the job very well. The Ridged 18 V lithium is a good choice. Problem is that they are not cheap by themselves and unless you need the 449 kit the value does not seem there. You might consider a power inverter then use your corded electric one if you have one. plus you would have juice for other items such as shop vac, tv, radio, blender for margarittas at shows etc. Larry __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

01-14-2011, 07:05 AM	#3
RSokie Proud owner of Litho #195 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,551	Dewalt makes a good one that is electric. __________________ *Mods:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3139029#post3139029* *Team LLT Social Group Link:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=256*

01-14-2011, 07:13 AM	#4
JKLNHYD Defending the Nation... Drives: '16 Summit White 2SS, A8, Sunroof Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Beach, MS Posts: 443 View My Garage	And if $$$ is an issue, Harbor Freight will have one. Which is my choice for swapping wheels in the mud on our Jeep in the past. They're cheap so if it shits the bed, you don't feel bad... __________________ '16 2SS, A8, Sunroof, non-NPP "SURSUM AB ORDINE"

01-14-2011, 08:53 AM	#6
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	money isnt a huge issue.....i do want something reliable. I believe in spending good money for good tools without spending too much for just a name! I will use it around the garage as well as to Take to Moab a couple times a year for trail fixxes and tire changes. I like craftsman stuff (let the flaming begin) __________________ 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3, Hennessey HPE550 Polished Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger. 3.4 Pulley. Kooks long tube headers / high flow cats. GHL Full exhaust. ZL1 Fuel Pump/ADM FPCM. MSW Bap. JRE ZL1 Race cam with new springs/pushrods/Trunion Upgrade. FIC 850cc injectors. ZR1 Map sensor. CAI Induction. JRE Tune.

01-14-2011, 08:38 AM	#5
13 ZL1 Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Manteca CA Posts: 683	Mac Tools has $60 coupon on their web site for one of theirs. I am not sure what the final price is.

01-14-2011, 09:05 AM	#7
gmpartsman00 Back on "The Darkside" Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3) RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maywood, NJ Posts: 163	I personally have a Snap-On 1/2" drive cordless impact. I spent about $550 a year ago, and it's probably one of the best tools I've invested in. It was a little pricey, but get's the job done very easily. __________________ 1-7/8" Kooks headers w/high flow cats,3" Kooks exhaust,CAI cold air w/ADM scoop,V-Max CNC'd TB,JRE tune

01-14-2011, 10:21 AM	#8
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	I have a Milwaukee 18 volt here at work and I love it. Lots of power and long battery life. I have never tried it for lug nuts though. __________________

01-14-2011, 10:23 AM	#9
The Viz Drives: Everything Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,110	SnapOn one here too. Best way to go! __________________ "God help the child who grows out of everything"

01-14-2011, 12:11 PM	#12
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	+3 on the Snap-0n. Pricey but I use it every day and it has held up well. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

01-14-2011, 12:25 PM	#13
critteral Drives: 2010 camaro 2SSRS, Maggie SC, Kooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 121 View My Garage	Snap On

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