Looking at getting an impact wrench

[Garemlin]

That's a 12V one--do you already have the batteries for the Dewalt 12V system?

Dammit I'm an idiot. I should be looking at 20v. Thanks for pointing that out. LOL

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[FutureOdin]

I bought a Bosch 18V mid torque on sale, and I used it over the weekend to install the 2" lift (at least where I could fit it).

A lot of folks prefer the high torque models, but I haven't come across a situation where I've needed it yet... Even for taking lugs off, the Bosch did fine.

 

[AKID_RBM]

I bought a Bosch 18V mid torque on sale, and I used it over the weekend to install the 2" lift (at least where I could fit it).

A lot of folks prefer the high torque models, but I haven't come across a situation where I've needed it yet... Even for taking lugs off, the Bosch did fine.

What size sockets are the most used on the Jeep?

 

[FutureOdin]

What size sockets are the most used on the Jeep?

I used 18mm and 21mm frequently when doing front suspension.

 

[seven30]

I have the Dewalt brand , quite a few, I worked in a papermill store house ( like a parts store ) we also had the tool crib, the Dewalt battery tools took a real beating in an industrial setting, that made up my mind. I also have air tools, don’t use them much anymore, the battery tools have really come a long way, also have a Milwaukee 3/8 battery ratchet, it’s great, I haven’t tried yet but I believe you could probably plug the charger into the inverter in the truck and keep a battery all charged up.

I also have the milwaulkee 3/8 ratchet. I ran it down flat and killed the overpriced battery. Fortunately there are inexpensive batteries available. I like it because its compact speeding up a lot of jobs in tight spaces.

 

[AKID_RBM]

I used 18mm and 21mm frequently when doing front suspension.

Jeeps use metric?

 

[FutureOdin]

Jeeps use metric?

They sure do!

 

[Dakarider]

I have a Milwaukee mid torque 18 volt Impact , and its great but I recently got the new Dewalt 12 volt 1/2 impact with a 5ah battery, and I like using it much more. Much smaller and lighter and easier to get into places. So I use it 90% of the time now.

 

[scoobycarolanNC]

Get the big dog Milwaukee with a big ass battery. It’ll crack anything.

 

[scoobycarolanNC]

I have it and love it.

 

[OldButStillJeeping]

Milwaukee M18. You won't regret it.

For older dudes like me, it makes turning wrenches easier fun again.

I've got the M18 in 1/2, the M18 in 3/8, and the M12 Ratchet. Had them for years and running strong. I probably use the M12 Ratchet most because I use it on just about anything 13mm and under.

 

[Rockabillyroy]

 

[Garemlin]

Well even though I just entered into the Dewalt 20v ecosystem, I decided to pick this one up. Pretty good deal and they have a lifetime warranty on their power tools. And watched a few reviews and it seems to perform pretty well.

RIDGID 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench Kit with (1) 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger

 

[DaveNH]

https://youtube.com/c/TorqueTestChannel

 

[Garemlin]

The more I read and research the more I'm beginning to doubt if I really need a high torque impact wrench. I'm thinking maybe a good breaker bar and a decent 3/8 mid range impact wrench would do just fine. I don't live in the rust belt and after I finish with my suspension the most I might be doing is lug nuts and maybe a bumper. I can break lugs with the breaker bar and use the impact wrench for removing and installing the lugs. And that will save on chewing up the lug nuts.

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