Looking at getting an impact wrench

[ecidiego]

I'll let you guys know how the 600/800 DeWalt is on suspension parts.

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[ShadowsPapa]

I've been using Dewalt for 20 years. No failures. My recip saw used the older 18v battery. When the new 20V XR came out, Dewalt made an adapter for the older tools to use the new batteries. Since then I've had 8 tools....none have ever broken.

So....you're saying I should ditch Dewalt....buy a new Milwaukee impact with less power....a new battery ( 2 actually so no interruptions ) and another charger to have around?

I don't let a battery determine what's the best tool for my need. I determine what the best tool is. If I find a new drill that's superior to either DeWalt or Milwaukee, I'd buy it, so I'd have 3 chargers and sets of batteries. Oh, well. I go by the tool, not limiting myself based on uniformity.
Same for any tool - I'm not brand loyal and won't lock myself into something just to keep uniform batteries or chargers. I have 5 different brands of torque wrenches, my air tools are likely 5 or 6 different brands.

 

[ecidiego]

I don't let a battery determine what's the best tool for my need. I determine what the best tool is. If I find a new drill that's superior to either DeWalt or Milwaukee, I'd buy it, so I'd have 3 chargers and sets of batteries. Oh, well. I go by the tool, not limiting myself based on uniformity.
Same for any tool - I'm not brand loyal and won't lock myself into something just to keep uniform batteries or chargers. I have 5 different brands of torque wrenches, my air tools are likely 5 or 6 different brands.

So..... are you saying ( insert Milwaukee mid torque ) is better than the DCF891? Curious to hear about it. DeWalt appears to have been proven superior to the FUEL in every single objective review I can find online.

I literally determined...based on objective reviews that the DeWalt 2022 mid and hi torque cordless impacts are the best on the market. My question was....which torque level is more appropriate for the Jeep's needs.

I was then pelted with Milwaukee.

 

[ecidiego]

Is this a paid DeWalt channel full of lies?

 

[Rusty PW]

It's going to be how the tool uses the current drawn from the battery. Milwaukee and DeWalt have the exact same cells in their batteries. Neither make batteries. Just the plastic chassis and connector.

They may have the exact same cells in the batteries. But there is a difference in how long they last before replacement. The 15 years I was there. I spent close to $50,000 in battery power tools.

Don't forget. I was working with knuckle dragging neanderthal's.

 

[ecidiego]

ITT: hey guys....should I get a Rubicon or Mojave?

Thread : Jeep's suck buy a Bronco.


Never change guys.

Still love you all.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I've been using Dewalt for 20 years. No failures. My recip saw used the older 18v battery. When the new 20V XR came out, Dewalt made an adapter for the older tools to use the new batteries. Since then I've had 8 tools....none have ever broken.

So....you're saying I should ditch Dewalt....buy a new Milwaukee impact with less power....a new battery ( 2 actually so no interruptions ) and another charger to have around?

Definitely not. You’re invested in that system. I’m just having fun. I do think they’re higher quality, but I’m not a fork lift swap-out person.

I did see a Milwaukee truck at the gas station this week. I asked the rep why Milwaukee would choose a ford truck. I’m a dodge/Chevy guy. Not looking to start that argument. He said he completely agreed and keeps telling his bosses. I told him to tell them it’s like putting the Milwaukee tools in a Dewalt bag.

 

[WILDHOBO]

ITT: hey guys....should I get a Rubicon or Mojave?

Thread : Jeep's suck buy a Bronco.


Never change guys.

Still love you all.

You too. Good entertainment.

 

[ecidiego]

Definitely not. You’re invested in that system. I’m just having fun. I do think they’re higher quality, but I’m not a fork lift swap-out person.

I did see a Milwaukee truck at the gas station this week. I asked the rep why Milwaukee would choose a ford truck. I’m a dodge/Chevy guy. Not looking to start that argument. He said he completely agreed and keeps telling his bosses. I told him to tell them it’s like putting the Milwaukee tools in a Dewalt bag.

Haha it's all good. I can't believe how powerful these newer tools are. Air tools were the only way years ago.

 

[Dougstdig]

Bought an impact for suspension work a couple of months ago worked awesome dewalt cordless. However, personally I am not comfortable using an impact on lugs, cheater bar and loosen with tires on ground my .2 cents.

A lot of your system may have to do with are you invested in batteries already. I have the Dewalt setup. Drill, 3/8 impact, 1/4 impact, vacuum, grinder, chainsaw and ratchet all on the 20v system. I also have numerous lights most of which are Dewalt, but several aftermarket as well. Can’t forget the fan! Use it every night.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Haha it's all good. I can't believe how powerful these newer tools are. Air tools were the only way years ago.

I know. I barely ever use my pneumatic impact. Maybe not in 4 years. The only pneumatic tool I occasional use is the ratchet. But not for power reasons. It’s smaller than my smallest battery ratchet, and comes in handy when you can’t get one ratchet click with a manual in tight spots. But still, maybe once per year it comes out.

 

[Rusty PW]

I started off with Craftsman's. As they wear out. I got DeWalts. I still have the plug in DeWalt sanders. The rest of my power tools are Milwaukee now. Most of my air tools are Snap-On as is my hand tools. My die grinders are a mix bag. Now when I was traveling doing on-site work. I have a small 4 drawer Craftsman's tool box with Craftsman's hand tools. At that time. If I broke a tool, I could take to back to a Sears store for replacement. If I broke a Snap-On tool. I had to wait for the Snap-On truck to show up, unless I hunted him down.

 

[Rusty PW]

I know. I barely ever use my pneumatic impact. Maybe not in 4 years. The only pneumatic tool I occasional use is the ratchet. But not for power reasons. It’s smaller than my smallest battery ratchet, and comes in handy when you can’t get one ratchet click with a manual in tight spots. But still, maybe once per year it comes out.

I use my air ratchet for putting lug nuts on. After that, I torque them down.

 

[bleda2002]

Get whatever you already have batteries for honestly. Red/yellow trade back and forth with the different generations. If you aren't invested in anything I'd go yellow just because the new mid torque will do most of what last gens high torque would do including all the suspension bolts on the gladiator.

 

[Jefe1018]

Comparing Dewalt and Milwaukee is really a moot point for us hobbyists and becomes cult like in the trades. I ended up with red tools because of a great deal.

At the end of the day, my Jeep has never complained because my impact was red not yellow, the 2x4never said the cut wasn’t straight enough and the screws not go in deep enough.

My deer also never complained when I shot it with 308 and not 556.

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