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Mar 15, 2023 1:11 AM

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Mid-Torque 3/8” Impact Wrench (Tool Only)

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Synergy via Amazon has Milwaukee M18 FUEL Mid-Torque 3/8" Impact Wrench (Tool Only, 2960-20) on sale for $146. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member FairStraw7272 for finding this deal.

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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  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $20 less than the previous Frontpage Deal where this product was featured.
  • About this product:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 680 customer reviews
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    • Seller Synergy has an 83% positive rating in the last 12 months with over 8610 lifetime feedback.
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Synergy via Amazon has Milwaukee M18 FUEL Mid-Torque 3/8" Impact Wrench (Tool Only, 2960-20) on sale for $146. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member FairStraw7272 for finding this deal.

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.

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $20 less than the previous Frontpage Deal where this product was featured.
  • About this product:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 680 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • Seller Synergy has an 83% positive rating in the last 12 months with over 8610 lifetime feedback.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Mar 20, 2023 2:50 PM
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KManMar 20, 2023 2:50 PM
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Quote from Killbot0224 View quoted comment :
True, and something that was *just* fastened to that is diff than something fastened weeks or months ago (also holy shit, it's really been 4-5 years already!?). But yeah, with that teeny stubby and a breaker bar you can go a *long* way!
The fasteners it couldn't loosen were large suspension bolts and nuts on two different 30 year old cars, that probably hadn't been loosened in decades. I could just barely get them off by hand. For that once or twice a year situation I come across, I can handle it not being quite powerful enough. If this were a regular occurrence, I'd certainly get a mid or high torque wrench. Plus there are situations where it doesn't fit despite being relatively small. But for 90% of what I do, it works great.
Mar 21, 2023 1:08 AM
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PoorLifeNJMar 21, 2023 1:08 AM
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Bought this because I want to use it this weekend. I will need to wait to the month end from others who sell couple of bucks cheaper. The item has shipped out from Brooklyn, New York a couple of hours after I put in the order. Generally, I have faith with Amazon's return policy. As far as I had a legit reason, I've never had issue returning anything. Granted that the web picture doesn't show all the fine detail, I've used the reason "other" and stated the product didn't meet my expectation.
Mar 21, 2023 4:46 AM
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sp44Mar 21, 2023 4:46 AM
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I would not buy the one listed. Look for a seller where it ships from Amazon.
Mar 22, 2023 3:28 AM
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PoorLifeNJMar 22, 2023 3:28 AM
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Quote from sp44 View quoted comment :
I would not buy the one listed. Look for a seller where it ships from Amazon.
Normally I don't. But in the past I've get refund fine from third party seller. I received the item today, because i live not far. The item appears to be legit. Or same as those I bought from home depot.
Mar 22, 2023 3:44 AM
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PoorLifeNJMar 22, 2023 3:44 AM
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A stupid question -- how can I do the lugnut tightened to the specific 90 ft-lbs? The mode 1 says it can fasten up to 200 ft-lbs. Does that means i could over tighten if my battery is powerful enough? I do have ACDelco ARM602-4 (14.8 to 147.6 ft-lbs). So I would adjust the torque after using this thing?
Mar 22, 2023 11:30 AM
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Lefty421Mar 22, 2023 11:30 AM
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Quote from PoorLifeNJ View quoted comment :
A stupid question -- how can I do the lugnut tightened to the specific 90 ft-lbs? The mode 1 says it can fasten up to 200 ft-lbs. Does that means i could over tighten if my battery is powerful enough? I do have ACDelco ARM602-4 (14.8 to 147.6 ft-lbs). So I would adjust the torque after using this thing?
That would call for 2 to 3 ugga dugga but definitely no more than 5.
Mar 22, 2023 1:44 PM
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goyangyi1Mar 22, 2023 1:44 PM
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Quote from FairStraw7272 View quoted comment :
I'm buying with the intention that if it is legitimate it's a great price. If it is not, I will make return. It's a risk free purchase as Amazon has a no questions asked return policy within 30 days of purchase
Wrong. You have to put reason for return. If you return too much, they will ban your account. It is business after all.

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Mar 26, 2023 5:46 AM
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gzhenMar 26, 2023 5:46 AM
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Quote from goyangyi1 View quoted comment :
Wrong. You have to put reason for return. If you return too much, they will ban your account. It is business after all.
I've returned about 50 items last year, haven't gotten banned. The items that I returned are mostly new and unused. I heard about this and was always worried but I seem immune from it, maybe because I keep at least 60% of the items that I buy.
Mar 29, 2023 7:34 PM
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SNOWLIONMar 29, 2023 7:34 PM
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Only buy Milwaukee from home depot or authorized Milwaukee dealer.. Ebay and amazon Milwaukee are not covered by Milwaukee warranty... As ebay and amazon are not Milwaukee authorized dealers..
Jun 8, 2023 2:09 AM
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IndigoSoda308Jun 8, 2023 2:09 AM
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Quote from trkndude299 View quoted comment :
You used the wrong tool for the job. I know there are people out there saying that you can use an Impact Driver to do work on vehicles, but it's not what it was designed for.
Someone else posted the torque specs, and that tells you how different the tools are.
This Impact Wrench is what you needed. (actually, probably can make do with the M12 stubby)
I just received my brand new m12 1/2" stubby. Very disappointed. It couldn't remove a single lug bolt that was torqued to 110 ft lb.
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Jun 8, 2023 2:56 AM
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trkndude299Jun 8, 2023 2:56 AM
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Quote from IndigoSoda308 View quoted comment :
I just received my brand new m12 1/2" stubby. Very disappointed. It couldn't remove a single lug bolt that was torqued to 110 ft lb.
There are multiple torque settings. Make sure that you have it on the highest setting.
Also, give it a couple ugga uggas on tighten, then reverse it. Sometimes it takes 5 to 10 seconds for it to start reversing. If it's not moving in 10 seconds, maybe 15 at the longest stop.
I'm thinking you had it on the incorrect setting - or, those lug nuts have been on there for decades, or they were over tightened? If they still don't come loose - and yes, this isn't proper procedure - use a small propane torch to heat the lug nuts. Just till they get a little hot and expand just a hair. The intent is to break the rust seal. Do not discolor the metal or get them even close to that hot. It will weaken the wheel studs.
Also, as soon as it gets warm, put the impact on it. Do each nut one at a time.

If this doesn't work, the options are to take it to a tire shop and have them loosen them, or you get a minimum 1/2 " breaker bar, a steel cheater pipe, a cut piece of 2 by 4, level to the studs to leverage the end of the cheater pipe on., and try and bust them loose.
Then return the impact for a refund because you may have got a dud?
Jun 8, 2023 3:09 AM
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trkndude299Jun 8, 2023 3:09 AM
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Quote from PoorLifeNJ View quoted comment :
A stupid question -- how can I do the lugnut tightened to the specific 90 ft-lbs? The mode 1 says it can fasten up to 200 ft-lbs. Does that means i could over tighten if my battery is powerful enough? I do have ACDelco ARM602-4 (14.8 to 147.6 ft-lbs). So I would adjust the torque after using this thing?
Yes, the tool is an impact wrench not a torque wrench.
Snug up all the bolts in a criss cross pattern, then tighten with the torque wrench in the same pattern.
Jun 9, 2023 3:54 PM
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IndigoSoda308Jun 9, 2023 3:54 PM
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Quote from trkndude299 View quoted comment :
There are multiple torque settings. Make sure that you have it on the highest setting.
Also, give it a couple ugga uggas on tighten, then reverse it. Sometimes it takes 5 to 10 seconds for it to start reversing. If it's not moving in 10 seconds, maybe 15 at the longest stop.
I'm thinking you had it on the incorrect setting - or, those lug nuts have been on there for decades, or they were over tightened? If they still don't come loose - and yes, this isn't proper procedure - use a small propane torch to heat the lug nuts. Just till they get a little hot and expand just a hair. The intent is to break the rust seal. Do not discolor the metal or get them even close to that hot. It will weaken the wheel studs.
Also, as soon as it gets warm, put the impact on it. Do each nut one at a time.

If this doesn't work, the options are to take it to a tire shop and have them loosen them, or you get a minimum 1/2 " breaker bar, a steel cheater pipe, a cut piece of 2 by 4, level to the studs to leverage the end of the cheater pipe on., and try and bust them loose.
Then return the impact for a refund because you may have got a dud?
Lug bolts are not seized, nor am I having difficulty removing them with a wrench by hand. What I'm saying is that after re-installing the bolts and torquing them to 110 ft lb this stubby cannot remove them (2555-20).
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Quote from IndigoSoda308 View quoted comment :
Lug bolts are not seized, nor am I having difficulty removing them with a wrench by hand. What I'm saying is that after re-installing the bolts and torquing them to 110 ft lb this stubby cannot remove them (2555-20).
The vast majority of people have no problem removing lug nuts with an M12 stubby, so there must be something unique about your situation that is causing the problem. Might be adapters, cheap sockets, bad battery, wrong setting, or maybe you just got a lemon, but that wrench should normally be removing lug nuts quite easily.
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Jun 9, 2023 4:27 PM
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IndigoSoda308Jun 9, 2023 4:27 PM
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Quote from jeff34270 View quoted comment :
The vast majority of people have no problem removing lug nuts with an M12 stubby, so there must be something unique about your situation that is causing the problem. Might be adapters, cheap sockets, bad battery, wrong setting, or maybe you just got a lemon, but that wrench should normally be removing lug nuts quite easily.
Tool came in sealed packaging from Home Depot. The only "unique" situation is that these are lug bolts not lug nuts. I don't see why that would make a difference.

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