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I'm not a pro but I thought this was an ok deal...
18-Volt ONE+ Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Speed 1/2 in. Impact Wrench Kit with (1) 4.0 Ah Battery, 18-Volt Charger, and Bag
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Using extensions from the drill to the lugnut doesn't add any leverage at all. In fact, the extra length just allows for more twisting, which demands more power to get same amount of torque (its simply the fact that the twisting causes some power loss... Imagine using a rubber screwdriver to turn a screw 😂).
"Longer" on a breaker bar adds LEVERAGE, which is why it's so much easier to turn a screw/bolt with a ratchet vs. a screwdriver (the ratchet handle adds leverage).
Fun physics fact - if you double (or triple, or whatever) the handle on a breaker bar or ratchet, you are doubling (or tripling) the power you have at the point of rotation. So if you stand on a one foot handle, the ft/lbs of torque is whatever you weigh. But if you stand on a three foot handle, the power you are applying is triple your weight.
That's why Archimedes said "give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum to place it, and I'll move the world".
Or something like that.
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I have the Ridgid Brushless one and it works great
If you can you can often get the Ridgid brushless for $149 and it has lifetime warranty and more power, but for lugnuts and general use I'm guessing this Ryobi works just fine and you save some cash
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I bought it for a little less. But still a solid deal at $72.
I bought it for a little less. But still a solid deal at $72.
This is also certified pre-owned, which only has a 1 year warranty. Personally, the 3 year warranty and not having to worry about who had it before me and how it was used, for the peace of mind is worth the few extra bucks.
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I have some Pittsburgh Pro deep well impact-rated sockets from Harbor Freight that work really well
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This is a much better deal not just because of the extra 2 year warranty but also because you can easily sell the battery and charger for $65 if you don't need them, making the wrench essentially $51, plus you get the case to store it in.
Brushless would be nice to have though, you occasionally smell the ozone with this and it can get quite warm under prolonged use.
As for power, well I used it on some factory locktite subframe bolts. This was slowly spinning the bolts, something I could only do by hand with a 24" cheeter bar...