Best impact wrench

[dbledan]

I use the 1/2in ryobi. It works great for removing the lugs. I already had ryobi tools so easy choice. I use a hand clock torque wrench to put them on.

[gmm715]

By far the best impact is the milwaukee m18 high output 1/2 drive impact. I own one and work at a gravel construction co. They are spendy 208.00 for bare tool to around 400.00 for tool charger and battery. Be sure it is the high torque they also make a medium torque. When working in the field I dont even pull the hose out of service truck just my Milwaukee.

[PhilM]

I would strongly suggest the Milwaukee FUEL 18V High Torque Impact as well. It has crazy amounts of torque for removal. (1400 lbs nut busting ) I have never met a fastener or lug nut that it could not remove. I do a lot of automotive work at home and have converted all my tools to Milwaukee 18/12V. That being said, a couple of things:

There are two "high torque" models. One is an older model that is more rounded in shape and does not have the power of the newer model. The older model is fine, but if you are spending the cash, its not much more expensive to buy the new model.

Second, there are two models of the FUEL model. One has a Pin Detent, and the other uses a friction ring to secure your impact socket. I would strongly recommend the friction ring model as you will be able to easily remove and change sockets if needed. The pin detent model is much more difficult to remove the socket and change.

Just my $.02...

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-Tor...s%2C154&sr=8-4


Phil

[aztrooper]

I have an 18V Ryobi impact and LOVE it. It will take off and put on all 20 lugnuts with minimal effort. Get one.

[PhilM]

I would strongly suggest the Milwaukee FUEL 18V High Torque Impact as well. It has crazy amounts of torque for removal. (1400 lbs nut busting ) I have never met a fastener or lug nut that it could not remove. I do a lot of automotive work at home and have converted all my tools to Milwaukee 18/12V. That being said, a couple of things:

There are two "high torque" models. One is an older model that is more rounded in shape and does not have the power of the newer model. The older model is fine, but if you are spending the cash, its not much more expensive to buy the new model.

Second, there are two models of the FUEL model. One has a Pin Detent, and the other uses a friction ring to secure your impact socket. I would strongly recommend the friction ring model as you will be able to easily remove and change sockets if needed. The pin detent model is much more difficult to remove the socket and change.

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-Tor...s%2C154&sr=8-4


Just my $.02...

Phil

[CB1753]

Originally Posted by rynegold

I would like, in my trailer tools bag of tricks, an impact wrench powerful enough to remove lug nuts. I have been told this needs to be 650 pounds per square inch or better... Is that true? Anyone have a good recommendation? I would also use it for other things of course, but I would like to be able to change the tire on the truck or the trailer quickly and efficiently and in that vein, also I need a recommendation for a good lightweight Jack!

I use Ridgid 18V 1/2 impact. Life time tool and battery.

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by Bytesponge

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

Most torque multipliers DO NOT like being used with impact wrenches. Most are designed for use with "flex bar" or torque wrench ONLY.

They work well and make it a lot easier for lug nuts requiring high torque values. If one wants to use an impact wrench, use the torque multiplier to break lug nuts loose using a flex handle a turn or two then finish removing with impact wrench. Reverse to tighten. Spin on with impact then torque with multiplier after setting torque wrench with multiplier factor taken into question. If 2x, set torque wrench to half desired value. If 3x, one third, etc.

Problem with using impact tools on these is they usually break multiplier gear teeth, sooner or later.

[roachhill]

I use an Earthquake by Northern Tool that I purchased to undeck semi tractors. It's extremely powerful (1250 ft pounds I think) and much cheaper than the big name brands. I was concerned about going with the offbrand and planned to spend twice the money for a Milwaukee until I found out alot of the drivers are undecking with the Earthquake and they are holding up fine to full time heavy commercial use. One of the drivers even ran over it with the truck, no damage.

[whirledpeaz]

I use the Kobalt 24V Brushless 1/2" impact.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-24-V...ded/1000604927

Can't be beat for the price as it comes with a battery, charger and bag

[gazelleTT]

I have the ryobi 18v from Home Depot. Works great

[Anderson15]

Originally Posted by gazelleTT

I have the ryobi 18v from Home Depot. Works great

Same here.

At the shop I use Milwaukee. For home/personal use the Ryobi One 1/2 drive impact is a fantastic choice.

Plus, the abundance of tools for the home that use the same battery is unreal.

Milwaukee makes great stuff, but the Ryobi wins for the plentiful "other" stuff available.

[Papadave]

The $5 Walmart socket for spinning up the stabilizer jacks also fits my lug nuts. Breaker bar or hand torque wrench first and drill with this socket to spin them off.

[Bytesponge]

Thanks go out to everyone who replied to this thread.
Food for thought. I am inclined to use the torque multiplier for loosening and my Kobalt impact for tightening following up with the torque wrench.
Thanks to all

Have safe travels

[BandJCarm]

Originally Posted by 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.

There's something about the size of those tools as posted by a guy named BluePill......but I won't say it.


My regret in life is that I did not buy DeWalt tools early on, but I couldn't afford them. I still can't, but they beat anything else I've found.

[McDaddy]

I bought the Earthquake from Harnor freight. Works awesome.

[gordonsick]

This is a long thread that I just noticed, so I've only read the first and last posts, and missed the middle. So, this might have been covered. But, the posts I read discuss impact wrenches and the OP was talking about 500 ft lbs, which is the kind of torque you need one a Class A chassis.

I addressed these issues carefully in a thread some time ago. I bought a used commercial-grade 4X torque multiplier and a 10" 3/4" extension to re-torque my wheel nuts as recommended by Freightliner. I've used it in the first year after receiving the coach and after a dealer installed new wheels. I found that, prior to this, the nuts had varying amounts of torque applied, most of it below the Freightliner spec.

Here is the link.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...els-97896.html

–Gordon

[roachhill]

Originally Posted by McDaddy

I bought the Earthquake from Harnor freight. Works awesome.

You're right I mistakenly said the Earthquake was from Northern Tools but it's from Harbor Freight. Always mixing those two up.
It's like half the price of the Milwaukee. Of course if price is no object the Milwaukee is great.

[IsItFast]

The 20V Dewalt XR has plenty of torque to do about anything you need. I think it has more than my air one so I use it all the time changing tires (at home).

But I carry one of these $15 telescoping tools in my truck: https://www.amazon.com/WORKPRO-Teles...-2-spons&psc=1 Works great!

[toslow]

[QUOTE=IsItFast;2079110]The 20V Dewalt XR has plenty of torque to do about anything you need. I think it has more than my air one so I use it all the time changing tires (at home).











this is what i bought yesterday, I'm a heavy equipment tech so i need something to pull nuts and bolts on some big iron.

[Helmsey]

Originally Posted by Bytesponge

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

Rim?

Sorry, just saw this. It would do it without much effort at all.