Impact wrench or driver?
#16
I have both the wrench and driver from Makita, driver is 1/2" and nearly unstoppable-be surprised what it can do-if it won't do it you'll need one hell of breaker bar..... the driver is great for many uses-awesome for belly pans, rotor set screws, making a deck(house) etc.
Stick with Makita because you already have a battery/other tools.
I use my tools everyday without issue.
Not selling mine but know someone who sells the whole line and knows tools...
Stick with Makita because you already have a battery/other tools.
I use my tools everyday without issue.
Not selling mine but know someone who sells the whole line and knows tools...
Rob is that the driver or wrench? Are u selling it?
I would prefer to purchase the driver as i have more uses for it and frankly its quite a bit cheaper. I assume there is a 1/4 adapter to change it to a 1/2 wrench. Anyone know if it has sufficient torque to get the lugs off without a breaker?
Thanks
I would prefer to purchase the driver as i have more uses for it and frankly its quite a bit cheaper. I assume there is a 1/4 adapter to change it to a 1/2 wrench. Anyone know if it has sufficient torque to get the lugs off without a breaker?
Thanks
#17
Drifting
Thread Starter
Yes i would stick with Makita as half the reason for the new tool is the charger so i can use my Makita saw.
I assume the 1/4" driver is more practical for everyday use than the 1/2" and therefore would need the adaptor to convert it to a 1/2" wrench for lug nut removal.
Would be interested in chasing down the cost with your friend. Rona has a sale on both a 1/2" driver drill and 1/4" impact driver with 2 batteries and the charger for $199. Seems like a good price given the impact driver sold seperately is $249. Although not sure what i will do with another drill??
Thanks
I assume the 1/4" driver is more practical for everyday use than the 1/2" and therefore would need the adaptor to convert it to a 1/2" wrench for lug nut removal.
Would be interested in chasing down the cost with your friend. Rona has a sale on both a 1/2" driver drill and 1/4" impact driver with 2 batteries and the charger for $199. Seems like a good price given the impact driver sold seperately is $249. Although not sure what i will do with another drill??
Thanks
I have both the wrench and driver from Makita, driver is 1/2" and nearly unstoppable-be surprised what it can do-if it won't do it you'll need one hell of breaker bar..... the driver is great for many uses-awesome for belly pans, rotor set screws, making a deck(house) etc.
Stick with Makita because you already have a battery/other tools.
I use my tools everyday without issue.
Not selling mine but know someone who sells the whole line and knows tools...
Stick with Makita because you already have a battery/other tools.
I use my tools everyday without issue.
Not selling mine but know someone who sells the whole line and knows tools...
#18
Drifting
Thread Starter
PS here's the $199 deal. Still cant see why you would need a driver drill and and impact driver?
"Includes: 18 V li-ion 1/2" cordless driver drill (bdf453z).18 V li-ion 1/4" cordless impact driver (lxdt04z), 2 ea. 18 V compact li-on batteries bl1815 (194309-1), charger dc18sd and plastic carrying case (140354-4). 18 V li-ion 1/2" cordless driver drill (bdf453z) with 16 torque settings that deliver up to 340 in/lb. Of torque all metal gears for more efficient power transmission, 2 speed selector (0-400 rpm in low gear and 0-1,300 rpm in high gear). and a compact and lightweight designed 1/4 hex impact driver (lxdt04zz) with a high torque/size/weight radio with a torque of 1,420 in/lb and variable speeds of 0-2,300 rpm. Also includes an incorporated led light with afterglow feature. 3-year warranty on tool and 1 year on batteries and charger. "
"Includes: 18 V li-ion 1/2" cordless driver drill (bdf453z).18 V li-ion 1/4" cordless impact driver (lxdt04z), 2 ea. 18 V compact li-on batteries bl1815 (194309-1), charger dc18sd and plastic carrying case (140354-4). 18 V li-ion 1/2" cordless driver drill (bdf453z) with 16 torque settings that deliver up to 340 in/lb. Of torque all metal gears for more efficient power transmission, 2 speed selector (0-400 rpm in low gear and 0-1,300 rpm in high gear). and a compact and lightweight designed 1/4 hex impact driver (lxdt04zz) with a high torque/size/weight radio with a torque of 1,420 in/lb and variable speeds of 0-2,300 rpm. Also includes an incorporated led light with afterglow feature. 3-year warranty on tool and 1 year on batteries and charger. "
#19
I'll send you PM about my contact.
Don't think the 1/4" will have the guts for lug nuts but is great for anything lighter than that, worth having a chat with contact about your options.
Cheers,
Don't think the 1/4" will have the guts for lug nuts but is great for anything lighter than that, worth having a chat with contact about your options.
Cheers,
#20
One of my favourite purchases. Extremely handy. I too had about 7 cars to transfer wheels for and it can get tiring.
Bought a dewalt 3/8" impact driver but wasn't strong enough to take off the lugs so I got the 1/2" driver and unless way over torqued it does the job.
I only use it to take off the lugs as it has too much torque to put them on and I like to put them on by hand then use proper torque wrench.
Vern, My friend has the 1/4" impact and it worked well for his car. I would give it a try and if not take it back if you can.
Bought a dewalt 3/8" impact driver but wasn't strong enough to take off the lugs so I got the 1/2" driver and unless way over torqued it does the job.
I only use it to take off the lugs as it has too much torque to put them on and I like to put them on by hand then use proper torque wrench.
Vern, My friend has the 1/4" impact and it worked well for his car. I would give it a try and if not take it back if you can.
#21
Drifting
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#22
Race Car
If you have aluminum nuts be very careful.
I hand crack and torque and then use my 19.2 volt driver to spin the nuts off and on.
Even my little driver will spit aluminum bits everywhere if I let it hammer at them.
Those big toys are nice but you will end up with more round nuts than one guy needs.
I hand crack and torque and then use my 19.2 volt driver to spin the nuts off and on.
Even my little driver will spit aluminum bits everywhere if I let it hammer at them.
Those big toys are nice but you will end up with more round nuts than one guy needs.
#25
Drifting
Thread Starter
One of my favourite purchases. Extremely handy. I too had about 7 cars to transfer wheels for and it can get tiring.
Bought a dewalt 3/8" impact driver but wasn't strong enough to take off the lugs so I got the 1/2" driver and unless way over torqued it does the job.
I only use it to take off the lugs as it has too much torque to put them on and I like to put them on by hand then use proper torque wrench.
Vern, My friend has the 1/4" impact and it worked well for his car. I would give it a try and if not take it back if you can.
Bought a dewalt 3/8" impact driver but wasn't strong enough to take off the lugs so I got the 1/2" driver and unless way over torqued it does the job.
I only use it to take off the lugs as it has too much torque to put them on and I like to put them on by hand then use proper torque wrench.
Vern, My friend has the 1/4" impact and it worked well for his car. I would give it a try and if not take it back if you can.
And will also be very careful with my titanium nuts....
#26
I just ordered a Milwaukee 2662-22 18V 1/2 drive cordless impact driver on Amazon.ca,friend of mine had one at the track this Summer and that thing will twist your wrist off ... no need for a breaker bar to remove 100ft/lb lug nuts.
They're not cheap but they come with a 5 year warranty,something Dewalt or Makita will never provide !
Cheers
Phil
They're not cheap but they come with a 5 year warranty,something Dewalt or Makita will never provide !
Cheers
Phil
#27
Drifting
Thread Starter
I got the Makita today (the Rona deal). Will try it to see if it gets the job done. If not may have to upgrade. Its got about 120 lb/ft so we'll see. 2 tools, 2 batteries and a charger that works for my saw as well so couldnt pass it up
Thanks for all the advice. And Rob thanks for the lead but was too impatient to wait to go to St Caths!
Thanks for all the advice. And Rob thanks for the lead but was too impatient to wait to go to St Caths!
#28
Burning Brakes
One of my favourite purchases. Extremely handy. I too had about 7 cars to transfer wheels for and it can get tiring.
Bought a dewalt 3/8" impact driver but wasn't strong enough to take off the lugs so I got the 1/2" driver and unless way over torqued it does the job.
I only use it to take off the lugs as it has too much torque to put them on and I like to put them on by hand then use proper torque wrench.
Vern, My friend has the 1/4" impact and it worked well for his car. I would give it a try and if not take it back if you can.
Bought a dewalt 3/8" impact driver but wasn't strong enough to take off the lugs so I got the 1/2" driver and unless way over torqued it does the job.
I only use it to take off the lugs as it has too much torque to put them on and I like to put them on by hand then use proper torque wrench.
Vern, My friend has the 1/4" impact and it worked well for his car. I would give it a try and if not take it back if you can.
#29
I've seen, DEWALT DW293 1/2" IMPACT WRENCH @ Miss hard.cen for under 200 bucks, says "345 ft-lbs of deliverable torque in forward and reverse" also its electric
is that what you have?
Thats a lot of torque, is it adjustable, for example if you use too much torque on a lug that what come off, will it round the nuts off? or when putting them on how far do you know to run it up?
is that what you have?
Thats a lot of torque, is it adjustable, for example if you use too much torque on a lug that what come off, will it round the nuts off? or when putting them on how far do you know to run it up?
#30
I use an impact driver with my small round compressor 1/4" line that I use for finish nail guns. Not the strongest compressor but it will remove lug nuts from my Civic and Oddessey.