Easy, use a torque stick extension. They work great.Curious, that one has triple the torque of the Makita I asked about earlier. My second set of questions stand though, so now instead of 245lbs of torque i've got over 700. How do you not rip the bolts right off the wheel hub when putting things back on?
Yes, and if you plan on using it a lot I'd recommend the Fuel version. The m18 batteries work in all their M18 tools. Don't get the M12 (12V) crap, never enough torque or battery life.Milwaukee is easily the best
I swapped to mostly M12 Fuel tools for general use, there is no lack of power at 12v. My M12 Fuel Surge impact will drive lags all day with a few batteries while being 1/2 the size of the M18 stuff. When out junkyarding I got 3 tool bags down to a single tool bag, much more efficient for me. I gave a buddy who was interested in the Milwaukee M18 drill and surge combo set for free last week just to get it out of my garage. I have plenty of M18 stuff, like the angle grinder, box vacuum, big impact, leaf blower, hedge trimmer, chainsaw, etc.Yes, and if you plan on using it a lot I'd recommend the Fuel version. The m18 batteries work in all their M18 tools. Don't get the M12 (12V) crap, never enough torque or battery life.
I'm an electrician and have used Milwaukee for about three years and have about a half dozen at home too. They're expensive though. There's nothing wrong with a cheaper Ryobi, DeWalt, or Makita or Rigid for periodic home use.
I haven't done much auto work, beyond oil changes, since I was in highschool and that was a bit ago. I was wondering how folks use these impact wrenches, especially the ones with insanely high torque numbers, without over tightening. So when I saw this I was like..Easy, use a torque stick extension. They work great.
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I agree, the M12 Fuel is fine for those who aren't using the tool all day, every day. If you have 2 battery packs you're good to go on just about anything.I swapped to mostly M12 Fuel tools for general use, there is no lack of power at 12v. My M12 Fuel Surge impact will drive lags all day with a few batteries while being 1/2 the size of the M18 stuff. When out junkyarding I got 3 tool bags down to a single tool bag, much more efficient for me. I gave a buddy who was interested in the Milwaukee M18 drill and surge combo set for free last week just to get it out of my garage. I have plenty of M18 stuff, like the angle grinder, box vacuum, big impact, leaf blower, hedge trimmer, chainsaw, etc.
Most (60-70%) of the pro mechanics I know (worked as a consultant in dealerships for 14 years) have swapped to M12 tools for most things, and the M18 mid torque or high torque impacts for heavy duty work. There are some die hard air tool users, and some tool truck brand battery tool users, but Milwaukee is dominating that space these days. The M12 3/8” stubby impact wrench does lug nuts torqued to 150 ft/lb just fine.I agree, the M12 Fuel is fine for those who aren't using the tool all day, every day. If you have 2 battery packs you're good to go on just about anything.