SouthernSon

Not only the power but the battery life is amazing. I know I have gone over 3 months and had over half life left. It appears to deliver full power even when low. I may need to get some of the compatible tools in the family, also.

Scooter70

Yes, I got the 300ft-lb one a couple of months ago and I really like it. I typically break the nuts loose with a breaker bar before I lift the car and then use the impact to run the nuts off but the few times that I've forgotten, it hasn't had a problem breaking them loose.

ZedO6

I have the Ryobi P261 18V which is the battery format I'm committed to. It works pretty well, will loosen 100 ft lb lug nuts with an impact socket directly on the anvil. Like I noted in a previous post, adding a standard extension in my experience reduces torque at the lug nut.

FASTFATBOY

I bought a $99 one from Pep Boys and it pulls my lugs at the track that are torqued to 100 ft lbs.

It will only do it 6-8 times(wheels) on one charge though.

https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9343447/01551

SouthernSon

That is the first one I bought, goodyear - not Goodrich, but now it barely gets the lugs broken. Battery is not good for two weekends in a row now, either. I guess I like the new Milwaukee because it will make short work of changing the trailer tires if needed, too. I guess it boils down to the usual circumstance of buying just good enough and then later buying one that is more than enough. It just ends up costing that much more in the end. I didn't know about the Milwaukee when I bought the Goodyear. I guess the point of my posts on the subject is to bring to light what an excellent choice is out there. I bought the kit on sale for around 360 at Northern Tool - 2 batteries and charger in a case. Now I only carry a portable air tank for tires and the Milwaukee to the track.

ZedO6

Yeah that's the limitation of NiCad batteries. All the 1/2" drive impacts with Lithium batteries will hold up much better...I bring two batteries to the track and seldom get to the second one. Of course the price is gonna be about $220 for the cheapest of that lot but this is the cheap part of track events!

ttx350z

Another Milwaukee user here. I have both the high torque (2763) and the 3/8" compact version (2754). Both have no issues loosening lug nuts. The 2763 zips off crank bolts easily as well.

chetly

I bought an Ingersoll Rand cordless impact 7-8 years ago. It's their 18v lithium pro IQ something like that. I've never had an issue with it. The battery last a long time, has a nice carry bag and has had no issues breaking my wheels loose when hot. I torque to 100ft lbs when cold.

FAUEE

I just got the Porter Cable 20V set, it's great around the house and the impact gun can sometimes do lugnuts, but not reliably.

Kobalt just came out with a 24V set that is priced really well, and seems really impressive on paper. It's also got legit 1/2" impact wrenches and 3/8" impact wrenches. MAJOR torque on them. Supposedly the Lowe's NASCAR team uses them around the shop.

I've been debating on switching over. My PC 20V set is great for house stuff and has like every useful tool, whereas the Kobalt line isn't full featured yet. It's been a tough decision.

fmcokc

We use IR in the shop because they are some of the stoutest impact guns out there. We have a fleet of heavy trucks and we use them to spin the lugs on/off the big trucks when we have flats on the side of the road.
(we are street sweepers so we get a lot of flats)

I also use them to spin the lugs off and on the extended ARP studs on the race cars because doing that by hand really sucks. I NEVER use them to tighten the lugs though. Only spin on till they touch the wheel.

brkntrxn

On the DeWalt 18V Impact Wrench, you need to make sure you get the XRP batteries with it. I have had one for several years and when I first bought it, it came with normal batteries and did not have as much "oomph" as one my buddy owned. We noticed that his has XRP batteries and that solved my issue after changing to them.

http://www.dewalt.com/en-us/products...ry-pack/dc9096


Another option is a new 24V Li-ion Impact Wrench from Kobalt sold at Lowe's. I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago and it is very impressive. I am holding off using it full time until my DeWalt is dead (which may take several more years). I actually need to practice with it to see how long/hard to run the lugs in to get close to my normal 95lbs of torque as I am afraid it will overtighten.

http://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-24-Vo...nch/1000061641

If I were buying new, I'd get the Kobalt.

UrbanKnight

Ingersol rand or the m18 can't be beat IMO.. I have the IR and it goes everywhere I go, and will do **** I can't even think about with my snap on air gun...

https://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-W71...ol+rand+impact

I got mine "used" on amazon for $350 with 2 batteries

m3bs

Love my M18 Fuel Milwaukee. I went with the 3/8 for size and weight, but it still easily handles lug nuts on my truck and trailer. Haven't used my IR air gun since.

blkbrd69

Love my 1/2" Milwaukee. Want to try out the new 3/8", as it may do everything in a smaller package.

Used a lot of 2nd rate tools in my life of wrenching and its nice to have something that works as advertised.

rfn026

I love mine. I tighten my wheels to 90 ft lbs and have never had a issue removing the nuts.

btw - I hope no one is using this type of wrench to tighten the nuts. Just sayn'.

Richard Newton
Lug Nuts & Studs: More Than You Need to Know

RDnomorecobra

http://www.torquestick.com/cart/19mm...-LETTER-C.html

amlarson2001

I have the Ridged 1/2" impact. Has worked great for me. Small and light and the only one that I know of with a lifetime warranty for the tool and the BATTERY!!

lakemg

I have the older Milwaukee and love it. I think mine is only rated to 450 ft/lbs if I recall, but it has worked great for my needs. Removes lugnuts without issue.

SunnydayDILYSI

I think I know what that is given the context... But do you mind elaborating a bit?

RDnomorecobra

Limits the torque applied to the rating of the stick. So you can use the gun to put the lugs on as well.