Which impact driver do you use?

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Which do you guys use?

I'm anticipating a knuckle rebuild on my fzj80 and will be picking up an impact driver, question is: which one?

I'm typically a corded vs battery operated guy, and I want to toss it into my kit while in the sticks. And even here I lean towards a corded driver coupled with an inverter.

Trying to figure out a good option. Let me know what you use and why you like it.

Thanks!
 
I bought the Dewalt DC820B (1/2 18v cordless) and I love that thing.
 
I use only Makita tools. Mainly because it's all that would handle the abuse my employees would put them through (commercial roofing and sheet metal). Everything else couldn't handle the heat and constant use on a metal roof.

Right now the only impact I have is the 1/4" cordless but I'm ordering the 1/2" cordless. 340 ft lbs of torque should be sufficient.
 
Ive got a 2658-20 (160 ft-lbs) that I use all the time and take on the trails with me. http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2658-20

And a 2763-20 (450 ft-lbs) for really stuck bolts and an older version (not 2 speed, limited to 35 ft-lb) of the 2668-20. http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2763-20 http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2668-20

Not knocking your decision, but the 2452-22 only offers 500 in-lb (about 41 ft-lb). What is your application for this?
 
I picked up a small battery operated dewalt from a pawn shop - I use it for interior and light duty work. It has the quick release chuck so you can change out whatever size drive you need. It is definitely not heavy duty, but if I need power I use air or a good ole fashioned ratchet. I also have a couple pneumatic impacts in various sizes and they are fine. For non-professional use I think any of the "Big Box" store brands would be fine.

I used to think "Why would I want a battery when I can use a cord?" Now that I have been at it for a while with the battery tool I don't think I could go back to a cord... I am an air-tool or battery guy.
 
I have a Craftsman 19.2 volt that works great. 200 ft-lbs or so and much cheaper than the competition. I have used it a bunch over the last 2-3 years and it has been flawless.
 
Depends on Application

Small Jobs Drill or Impact works fine. Hand tools are best for small rusted fasteners.
Suspension work use Pneumatic, for occasional use Husky or CP. If you use everyday Snap On or Ingersol Rand.
If available use heat and pentrant 1st.
Always remember "Act in Haste, Repent at your Leisure".
I once snapped a brake caliper bolt off and spend 3X as long looking for a replacement.
 
The Milwaukee fuel line is a good bang for the buck. Snap on ct761 is an awesome tool.
 
My Makita is 160 or 170 ft lbs of torque. I've had it since 2004. Get the bluish/green Makita tools if you get one. They use all metal guts and are brushless. My old one isn't brushless but the set I bought for my 13 year old son are and they are sweet. Plus it's Japanese so it's designed right, like Land Cruisers. :)
 
My only cordless impact wrench is a 3/8 drive Makita. I bought it mainly because it shares the same battery as some other Makita tools I already had. Absolutely love it. Not too big but has a nice, solid feel in your hand. I'd say it handles about 95% of the stuff I need to do. For the other stuff, I'm fine using air tools or just plain old manual tools.
 
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mod5csi said:
Ive got a 2658-20 (160 ft-lbs) that I use all the time and take on the trails with me. http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2658-20

And a 2763-20 (450 ft-lbs) for really stuck bolts and an older version (not 2 speed, limited to 35 ft-lb) of the 2668-20. http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2763-20 http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2668-20

Not knocking your decision, but the 2452-22 only offers 500 in-lb (about 41 ft-lb). What is your application for this?
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41 ft-lb? Am I reading the specs incorrectly then? It looks like I meant to say 2453-22. I see "Max. Torque (ft.-lbs.) 1,200" on the website. My purpose for it would mostly be for working around the engine in tight spaces. Specifically, I'll be using it first to replace the oil pump seal and those 7 screws can be a pain from what I've read. I think it's the same one that TexasKnowHow used in his youtube video.
 
Soko said:
41 ft-lb? Am I reading the specs incorrectly then? It looks like I meant to say 2453-22. I see "Max. Torque (ft.-lbs.) 1,200" on the website. My purpose for it would mostly be for working around the engine in tight spaces. Specifically, I'll be using it first to replace the oil pump seal and those 7 screws can be a pain from what I've read. I think it's the same one that TexasKnowHow used in his youtube video.
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Regardless, the new number you posted would be ideal for what you are referring to, but thats about it at 1200 INCH pounds. And light work around the house. Really wouldn't help much on the truck, besides those oil pump seal screws. http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2453-20
 
IronCladLou said:
I have a Craftsman 19.2 volt that works great. 200 ft-lbs or so and much cheaper than the competition. I have used it a bunch over the last 2-3 years and it has been flawless.
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^^ X2. I was pleasantly surprised by my 19.2 with a lithium batt. It pulled all 6 lugnuts through my spare rear axle shaft (hit it, back off, hit it back off, repeat) in camp and still juice left over. it is nice and torque-y.

I bought it initially because I had a bunch of other CMAN cordless stuff and I didn't want to mix cordless brands.
 
I just finished my front axle knuckle rebuild this morning. I have a pneumatic 1/2" impact in my garage, but ever since getting my Makita 3/8" cordless impact I use that way more often. I only used the pneumatic impact to get the hub removed from the rotor. They were on too tight for the cordless impact So much easier without a cord or hose connected to your tools. Not sure the exact model, but I bought a 6 piece cordless Makita set for $500 off amazon last year. It has been great and he 3aH lithium ion batteries last great and charge quickly.
 
X2 on the porter cable 20 volt with drill.I used mine to take off the low hanging fruit aka Reese hitch, had to break loose with a breaker but saved time with impact gun running the bolts up loosen spray penetrating oil run up again loosen on and on till they came out rusty.if I had done this by hand I would still be under there.I love mine.best tool I've bought since my rachet wrenches
 
This is all really great input. I'll likely buy just 1 and it will be for occasional use on the truck.

What's the value of having one on the trail?

I still have muscle in my arms and can do all this manually, but heard somewhere that impacts are safer on the bolts as they tend to strip and round...I'm new to my 80 so I could be off in this point.
 
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