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Old 06-29-2017, 10:43 AM   #1
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Impact Driver

Looking to pick up a quality impact driver that will last if taken care of. Preferable cordless.

What do you guys have/recommend?

Any deals out there that you are aware of?
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Old 06-29-2017, 12:59 PM   #2
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Milwaukee impact fuel m12
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Old 06-29-2017, 06:53 PM   #3
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I was looking at the M12 on eBay... $120 shipped brand new for complete kit (case, battery, charger).

Will this take off lug nuts?

Also... I don't see FUEL mentioned at the ones I'm looking at...
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Old 06-29-2017, 07:19 PM   #4
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I've had the Ryobi 18v for over 4 years. No complaints yet. I do use a breaker bar to knock my lug nuts loose first.
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Old 06-29-2017, 08:14 PM   #5
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Ryobi works good, especially if you make sure the dealer doesn't super torque the lug nuts. If you use the impact wrench for other uses, i would consider something a little better than Ryobi but for occasional use, the Ryobe is fine.
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Old 06-29-2017, 08:26 PM   #6
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My Dewalt 18v kicks ass and I have had it 8 years.

And best of all they created a stem adapter to take the new 20v Lithium Ion batteries so now it matches all my new tools.

This thing will break a 140ft lb lug loose.
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Old 06-29-2017, 11:23 PM   #7
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Old 06-30-2017, 12:10 AM   #8
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Milwaukee M18 Fuel. Brushless, powerful and kicks ass. I had a cheaper one and while it could do lug nuts it couldn't do some other bolts. Not cheap but well worth the price.

Also, please note there's there's a difference between "impact driver" and "impact wrench". You want the impact wrench unless you're trying to drive screws into your new backyard deck with the impact driver.
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Old 06-30-2017, 07:25 AM   #9
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Ah. Yes, impact wrench. Thanks for clearing that up.

Appreciate everyone's responses.

On the hunt for something this weekend.

Also - while we are on the topic... What size socket do I need for Camaro lug nuts and what is the torque spec?
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Ah. Yes, impact wrench. Thanks for clearing that up.

Appreciate everyone's responses.

On the hunt for something this weekend.

Also - while we are on the topic... What size socket do I need for Camaro lug nuts and what is the torque spec?
It is a 22mm socket and if you have 20's its 140lb ft.
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Old 06-30-2017, 06:12 PM   #11
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I have all 18v Rigid Cordless equipment, lifetime warrenty and great price... does whatever i need it to do
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Old 07-04-2017, 06:14 PM   #12
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Milwaukee M18 Fuel. Brushless, powerful and kicks ass. I had a cheaper one and while it could do lug nuts it couldn't do some other bolts. Not cheap but well worth the price.
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With two 5.0 batteries.


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Old 07-05-2017, 06:53 PM   #13
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Thanks guys. Still looking...

Going to get one in the next week or so...

For the record. Anyone tried either of these Harbor Freight beauties?
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Battery

What do most of you do to prolong battery life for these impact wrenches?
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