What brand cordless impact?

[ShadowBolt]

Also where is the best place to purchase? I don't want to have to mess with air to change wheels. Any ideas?


Jerry

[jeffburch]

Goodyear.
Pepboys.
24V.
$80
1 yr. warranty
Extra batteries $40.

Highly recommended.

jb

[David Love AI27]

Don't buy an "off" brand... I bought on and it only lasted 1 season... I bit the bullet and bought Craftsman... big bucks but 3 year warranty... of course the one Burch recomended is a 1/3rd of the price of craftsman so you could buy 3 and break even...

[GlennCMC70]

Snap On has a 32V unit coming out soon.
Dewalt has the 28V stuff.
Mitch has the Dewalt 18V and its bad ass. he's had it for a few years now and loves it.

but, you should consider a Nitrogen bottle for the trailer. i have one and it lasts me all season no problem. costs $20 to fill and it never need to be charged. i only use it to run tools and move air pressures around 1-2 lbs in the tires. plus if you run nitrogen in your tires, this makes it even a better option.

[ShadowBolt]

Goodyear.
Pepboys.
24V.
$80
1 yr. warranty
Extra batteries $40.

Highly recommended.

jb

I bought this one. Could not get past the $79.00 net price after rebate. I have it charging now on my desk. I read many post on other forums and this one is the best bang for the buck. We will see.

Jerry

[jeffburch]

I plan on going in at the 11th hour and getting a replacement.
Some excuse about it being weak or such.

I've learned to do this with printers after being burned 3 times.

I have a red ass for cheap chinese made crap these days.

jb

[Adam Ginsberg]

Since early 2006, I've used a Dewalt 18v unit. Batteries will last an entire weekend, even with heavy usage. No need to break the lugs loose prior to using the impact - it'll get free every time. Use it on the race car, trailer, tow vehicle, wife's SUV, etc. AAMOF, I rarely use my air gun at home anymore....the cordless is more convenient.

Picked up the complete kit - impact gun, drill, 2 batteries, charger, and a bag for $300. It wasn't as inexpensive as the unit JB mentions, but there are times you get what you pay for.

[mitchntx]

Father's Day 2001 my wife and kids gave me a kit with DeWalt 18V 1/2" and 3/8" drive impacts.

I've gone through a basket full of batteries ... $20 on eBay ... and they just keep working like new.

[BryanL]

I have had a 3/8" cordeless impact from Jegs for several years. Battery needs replacing now and the fwd/rev swith is touchy now. It's been worth the $100.
They have a special on a 1/2" drive 18V Lithium for $150. Is there something special about the lithium battery?
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/80795/10002/-1

Any others to check out? Any updates on the Goodyear one at Pepboys? Can't find it online.

[Crumpacker]

Since early 2006, I've used a Dewalt 18v unit. Batteries will last an entire weekend, even with heavy usage. No need to break the lugs loose prior to using the impact - it'll get free every time. Use it on the race car, trailer, tow vehicle, wife's SUV, etc. AAMOF, I rarely use my air gun at home anymore....the cordless is more convenient.

Picked up the complete kit - impact gun, drill, 2 batteries, charger, and a bag for $300. It wasn't as inexpensive as the unit JB mentions, but there are times you get what you pay for.

+1

I've had my 18v Dewalt for about 3yrs now and it is still rolling strong. I've been using the original 2 batteries that came in the kit. Same as Adam, my air impact hasn't left the shelf since I picked up the Dewalt.

I even dropped it in a pan of ATF about a year ago, still working. ops: :lol: Knock on wood.