Synergy via Amazon has
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Mid-Torque 3/8" Impact Wrench (Tool Only, 2960-20) on sale for
$146.
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Product Details:- Best power to weight ratio is offered as the tool provides 600 ft-lbs. of nut-busting torque at only 5.0 lbs. with a 5.0Ah battery.
- 6.0" in length provides most access in tight spaces
- Tri-LEDs deliver high definition lighting to increase workspace visibility with less shadows
- 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL provides greater control over output speed and power. Includes auto shut-off and bolt-removal mode
- Auto shut-off mode prevents over tightening and increases productivity by applying no more than 35 ft-lbs. of torque.
- Bolt-removal mode offers more control after bolt breakaway as RPMs drastically slow down once the bolt is loosened.
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My use case is strictly homeowner working on his own cars or light assembly.
Reviews [youtube.com] show it breaking bolts torqued to 600/ft lbs so unless you're a heavy line mechanic or need to work on farm equipment the 3/8 has plenty of power, is lighter and gets into tighter spaces. Lug nuts on passenger cars and trucks should be no challenge.
If you don't get batteries free from work (heh) be sure to get the lighter, more powerful High Output CP3.0 [milwaukeetool.com] with 21,700 cells (defined by its 21mm x 70mm size.)
Here's the slightly overbearing VCG Construction [youtube.com] guy to explain why.
If you're only looking to do tire rotations, oil changes and the occasional brake pad/rotor replacement, then it doesn't really matter so might as well get this and be covered for basically all situations (on cars, not trucks). But if you're going to be doing a lot of wrenching, repairs, restoration, maintenance, etc., then you'll definitely appreciate and prefer the M12 stubby over this and basically anything. There's literally nothing out there of comparable power that's as small and light.
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For just the occasional tire removal an impact wrench isn't necessary, but still nice to have. But yes, this impact wrench, and most current brushless ones, should remove those lug nuts. But for most home DIYers the much smaller and lighter M12 stubby is probably better for all-around car work. I have the 3/8" version and love it. Btw your impact driver can still handle many other car fasteners, with an adapter and proper impact sockets, just not the heavy-duty ones like lug nuts and suspension fasteners.
Use the setting on the impact to where the impact spools down once it senses restriction, and torque from there.
Someone else commented on the next page about what issues occur from over tightening, and what I would add to that is that it stretches out the wheel studs.
Nuff Said. I don't want to argue. Just want to make a point. Be well.
Nuff Said. I don't want to argue. Just want to make a point. Be well.
It's when you install a regular tire that you need a torque wrench and all the rest, because that stays on for thousands of miles, not the 5-15 miles or whatever distance you were out when you got a flat. That said, were I traveling long distances, absolutely I'd keep all the right tools to do basic car maintenance on the road, including a torque wrench. Literally every long haul trucker worth their salt do, and any that don't have no business being truckers. I'm sure that most home DIYers do too.
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If you're only looking to do tire rotations, oil changes and the occasional brake pad/rotor replacement, then it doesn't really matter so might as well get this and be covered for basically all situations (on cars, not trucks). But if you're going to be doing a lot of wrenching, repairs, restoration, maintenance, etc., then you'll definitely appreciate and prefer the M12 stubby over this and basically anything. There's literally nothing out there of comparable power that's as small and light.
Nuff Said. I don't want to argue. Just want to make a point. Be well.
I normally re torque after 100 miles or so after rotation. Keeping it in the car helps me remember.
If you're only looking to do tire rotations, oil changes and the occasional brake pad/rotor replacement, then it doesn't really matter so might as well get this and be covered for basically all situations (on cars, not trucks). But if you're going to be doing a lot of wrenching, repairs, restoration, maintenance, etc., then you'll definitely appreciate and prefer the M12 stubby over this and basically anything. There's literally nothing out there of comparable power that's as small and light.
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