I like Dewalt but it is pricey. I am almost 75 and will be doing my last TB soon. Maybe a couple more brakes. I hate cheap tools but I do not need best anymore. Suggestions? Thanks.
Best Stubby 3/8 cordless impact
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My Milwaukee M12 is a good tool. Not a lot of power, but for most bolts, it runs just fine.
This one:
www.milwaukeetool.com
This one:
M12 FUEL Stubby 3/8" Impact Wrench | Milwaukee Tool
The 3/8" compact impact wrench is 5.1" in length, features 250 ft-lb of breakaway torque, and 4-mode drive control.
www.milwaukeetool.com
Good video, thx. Wish they included Dewalt and Milwaukee.
“Not a lot of power” is relative to me. 250 ft-lbs is not a lot for an impact generally… but every time I have that tiny little M12 in my hand and it rattles off a rusty chassis fastener I am just delighted. (I have a DCF899 that makes several times more power but it’s also flippin’ bulky!)
Just as important is what battery system have you invested money in.
I just used this to remove every spring eye and shackle bolt on a '19 Ranger. I was surprised it did it, but it was great. Getting an impact between a bedside and leaf springs is always problematic.
That said, I wouldn't want this for my everyday impact as I find a "gun" style more ergonomic in most cases
I have the dewalt 12v extreme and it has been phenomenal, the right angle Kobalt has also done me well but you’d probably want to have something more powerful to pair them with. M12 is also great
JHZR2
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That’s a convenient size though at 250ft-lb and battery size dependent, it can get caught up on some lugs and tight bolts.My Milwaukee M12 is a good tool. Not a lot of power, but for most bolts, it runs just fine.
This one:
M12 FUEL Stubby 3/8" Impact Wrench | Milwaukee Tool
The 3/8" compact impact wrench is 5.1" in length, features 250 ft-lb of breakaway torque, and 4-mode drive control.
Yeah, I wouldn't expect the RA to touch the majority of caliper bracket bolts, but I guess it depends on application.
