Best impact wrench

[Fluffywhitedogs]

I’ve used my Ryobi impact wrench multiple times in the last few weeks on my wheels as I’ve had some issues replacing my tires (wrong ones were sent and mounted before I realized). It does a great job and loosens lug nuts that I was physically unable to remove due to a shoulder injury. Definitely finish and torque with a torque wrench but for the grunt work, it’s been a godsend. I was very skeptical but I love my Ryobi!

[joshuajim]

I’m a fan of the old manual cross wrench. I never had a problem breaking loose any nut with the push pull and once loose you just give the cross a flip and it spins the nut compltely off. And you don’t have to worry if the battery is charged!

Now if you have a Peterbuilt it may not be the answer.

[myredracer]

Wow, lug nuts aren't going to be anywhere near 650 ft-lbs if ft-lbs is what you meant. A trailer ball or shank bolts are as high as you'll find on a TT at 300 ft-lbs (or thereabouts). The lug nuts on our TT alloy wheels require a torque of 100 - 110 ft-lbs. All you need is a simple click type 1/2" torque wrench. That's what I do. No battery or compressor needed. Our TT has a sticker on the sidewall above the wheels that says what the torque should be and is also in the owners manual.

If you did mean 650 inch-lbs, that's only 54 ft-lbs and it's unlikely the lug nuts are that low. Torque isn't measured in pounds per square inch or per square foot.

The highest torque I've come across to date on anything is 600 ft-lbs on the pitman arm on the steering box on our F250. I had to take it to a shop that works on semi trucks to get the nut tightened back up. A 3/4" torque wrench is only good for 250-300 ft-lbs max.

[nomad297]

I use the Milwaukee 2763

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Produc...enches/2763-22

Bruce

[jrk341]

[QUOTE=nomad297;2064901]I use the Milwaukee 2763

That's what I have. The 2863 is the updated version.

[nomad297]

[QUOTE=jrk341;2064950]

Originally Posted by nomad297

I use the Milwaukee 2763

That's what I have. The 2863 is the updated version.

That 2863 has some pretty nice features that the 2763 doesn’t have. I definitely would have bought that instead of the 2763 if it was available at that time.

Bruce

[jrk341]

[QUOTE=nomad297;2064961]

Originally Posted by jrk341

That 2863 has some pretty nice features that the 2763 doesn’t have. I definitely would have bought that instead of the 2763 if it was available at that time.

Bruce

I would have also.

[jrk341]

Makita is making some nice battery tools also.

[Scrapper]

Originally Posted by JPin AZ

Not that this fits the OP post but a lug stud can be twisted off much quicker and easier with a big bar causing less wear and tear on your $300 gun

My warning in post #11 was because the poster I responded to said his impact had 700 ft/lbs of torque.
With many machines in the scrap industry there are places a breaker bar and a pipe cannot be used and the only way to remove bolts is to either cut them with a torch or break them off with an impact. When you have to do that you either drive them out with a punch or use an air arc to burn them out. Sometimes when you cut the head or nut off to relieve the tension the bolt will drop out.

[dcheatwood]

I have a Craftsman 19.2 v in think it is. Have used on several trailers and pick-ups. Works great. Rotated four tires without losing power. Haven't tried it on class c yet.

Update. Used my 19.2 v today to remove rear wheels on the Liberty to rebuild parking brakes. Hadn't charged battery since last use 2 weeks ago on same two wheels. Still plenty of power to remove and replace 10 lugs.

[dcheatwood]

Originally Posted by Teetime

If you had an impact wrench, you would need an air compressor with enough cubic feet per minute to drive it, not something you would be taking on the road. I take a breaker bar and a torque wrench.

Cordless impact wrenches. Battery powered.

[Hoglou]

As a standard item we carry a Makita 18v impact (about a 1100 fp I think), two 5.0 batts, and a 12v to 18v charger in a small tool bag.. Its a truck or jeep throw in when we go anywhere. But never leave the driveway without it; along with a six pack (water), sunglasses, and the "go" bag..

We are those people who just "run" to the store for a minute and end up cruiz'en on a fire trail 3 hrs later 20 clicks to the nearest house.

[Bluepill]

My choice of tools:



Regular cordless drill with 1/2" square drive adapter (also used to run the stabilizer jacks up and down), Breaker bar, and for the "Torque Amplifier" a slightly bent motorcycle fork tube saved from the scrap pile at a bike shop. Torque wrench is not shown.

If I need more power than this, it's time to call Coach Net.

[Bama Rambler]

I carry a cordless impact wrench and a set of Torque Sticks (and yes, I've verified the sticks with a torque wrench). The impact is great for removing lug nuts/studs and when used with the torque sticks, it's great for installing them as well. If you're going to use an impact wrench for installing lug nuts I highly recommend getting a set of torque sticks in the range you need.

[DavidBo]

I got this some time ago and keep it in my truck:

https://www.amazon.com/Wagan-2257-12...s%2C200&sr=8-4

It plugs into a 12V outlet so it's not as convenient as a rechargeable, but it's cheaper and less hassle in it's own way. I've used it to break the lug nuts loose on my trailer and it did quite well. It even came with the right size socket. The cord is pretty long, but an extension cord is a good addition.

I recently got this as well:

https://www.amazon.com/Greenworks-Co...r=8-2-fkmrnull

Not so impressed. It's really loud, which I can live with, but it won't bust loose a lug nut torqued to 90 ft lbs. That's a deal-breaker for me, but I'll keep it for other needs in my garage.
Yes, these are ONLY for removal of a lug nut. Although the pneumatic wrench I use at home has a low setting that is reeallly close to my final torque, I still scale it back a bit and finish with a torque wrench.

[Bytesponge]

Originally Posted by DavidBo

I got this some time ago and keep it in my truck:

https://www.amazon.com/Wagan-2257-12...s%2C200&sr=8-4

It plugs into a 12V outlet so it's not as convenient as a rechargeable, but it's cheaper and less hassle in it's own way. I've used it to break the lug nuts loose on my trailer and it did quite well. It even came with the right size socket. The cord is pretty long, but an extension cord is a good addition.

I recently got this as well:

https://www.amazon.com/Greenworks-Co...r=8-2-fkmrnull

Not so impressed. It's really loud, which I can live with, but it won't bust loose a lug nut torqued to 90 ft lbs. That's a deal-breaker for me, but I'll keep it for other needs in my garage.
Yes, these are ONLY for removal of a lug nut. Although the pneumatic wrench I use at home has a low setting that is reeallly close to my final torque, I still scale it back a bit and finish with a torque wrench.

Has anyone on this thread tried the torque multiplier on Ebay?
I am looking at it to buy but would like some opinions.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Tr...53.m1438.l2649

Thanks

[Helmsey]

I've been invested in the Ridgid tools from the orange store. I've recently added the 1/2" brushless impact to my arsenal and it does fantastic for removing lug nuts. I can run it on the lowest setting to tighten things up to about 80 foor-pounds, and the follow it with a torque wrench to make sure everything is correct.

[Bytesponge]

Originally Posted by Helmsey

I've been invested in the Ridgid tools from the orange store. I've recently added the 1/2" brushless impact to my arsenal and it does fantastic for removing lug nuts. I can run it on the lowest setting to tighten things up to about 80 foor-pounds, and the follow it with a torque wrench to make sure everything is correct.

How would it work for removing 150 ft-lb lug nuts on a 10 lug 19.5 inch

Rim?

[A32Deuce]

3ft long breaker bar!

[Bytesponge]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

3ft long breaker bar!

You forgot the happy face