Buddy of mine has the Snap On ones, they are killer!!!!


But, he decided he has quit wheelin', so I need to buy me one of them as I break too much.


I would like the bling bling Snap On, but I can't afford it.


Any ideas on ones that are just as nice, or maybe close for less $$$$$?

what do you need it to do?

ive been using a makita 9.6v impact for lots of stuff, i think it's rated at about 60 ft-lbs.

i got it off ebay for like $120 with 2 batteries and charger.

Lugnuts, spindle nuts, hub nuts


Changing front axles.

when using his gun, it usually takes about half the time.

well, how bout a wrench? its not like you are a race car and have to do it in record time...I would only waste my money on the snap-on one...thats the only one I have seen that is of any real use...

Ive got the northern tool one I thought it didnt work very good but i read athread were zuk said if you use impact sockets youll get more power he was right w/ regular sockets couldnt even bust lug nuts w/ impact sockets itll bust suspension parts.

the makita will usually do lugnuts with a fresh battery unless they are really hammered on there.

i use it for oil pans, tranny stuff, most light duty stuff when i am too lazy to turn on the compressor and drag out the hose for the big ones.

Originally posted by whthilux
if you use impact sockets youll get more power he was right w/ regular sockets couldnt even bust lug nuts w/ impact sockets itll bust suspension parts.


Can someone please tell me how/why this works:confused:

Originally posted by KS Toy



Can someone please tell me how/why this works:confused:
I guess the material is less elastic with the impact sockets, and therefore transmits more of the impact to the part being impacted.:D

I bought on for work it is a millwalkie I paid 340.00 it is great 240lb pounds of torque.. 19v I think

Originally posted by Cowtowner
Any ideas on ones that are just as nice, or maybe close for less $$$$$?

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=179281

Originally posted by Cowtowner
Lugnuts, spindle nuts, hub nuts

Changing front axles.

when using his gun, it usually takes about half the time.

For the cost of any *decent* cordless impact, ie $300 or more, you could install an OBA system and be done with it. Can't imagine buying a cordless impact just for trail repairs. Plus my Milwaukee is heavy.

Snap On doesn't make their cordless impacs ;)

You can buy them for half the price that the snap on guy sells them for, from the origional manufacturer. Don't remember the name but a buddy of mine has one. Payed about 150$, used with 2 battery packs and a charger.

Who knows who makes these "Snap-On" Impacts. We need another one for on board the Class 8 truck! That way mine can stay with me in the chase truck! I feel lost without it!

Jason

Originally posted by rcurrier44
Snap On doesn't make their cordless impacs ;)

You can buy them for half the price that the snap on guy sells them for, from the origional manufacturer. Don't remember the name but a buddy of mine has one. Payed about 150$, used with 2 battery packs and a charger.

gee thanks for the helpful info :rolleyes:

how about finding out from your buddy and posting up, turd?

I second the OBA and you run other stuff.

Thanks for coming through with the $$$. All a big misunderstanding and sorry for getting pissed but
I thought I got screwed. Hope the axles are never needed but if they are I hope they work out for you. Thanks again.

Yo, check out his Sig. "Victory Doesn't Come Cheap" that's kind of ironic, maybe he had to pay for his victory.

66CJDean, sent you a pm.

If you're talking about the 18v. 1/2" drive Snap-On impact
it looks a lot like the Milwaukee, I don't have the specs for
the Milwaukee here right but IIRC they have the same specs.
You should be able to find a Milwaukee for a little cheaper than
a Snap-On.

Gus

I'm still sold on the Snap On unit. It is powerful and a bit smaller than some of the others. Sears now has one under the Craftsman trademark. Anyone know if its any good???

Jason

1 more volt for the 18V Milwaukee, Badass

I've got the 18v snap on, and can take off more than 6 sets of four tires, off and on, without charging the battery:eek:

I love that thing. It is fully throttleable, so you can use with a 1/4" adapter, and take the allens in and out of your hubs without worries, and I have no problem taking off spindle nuts torqued to over 200 ft lbs;)

Great investment;)

I'll third the comment about OBA.

All is taken care of. Thanks for coming through with the $$$.

Dean

Yep...love my Snap-On. Can't imagine a need for the extra voltage of the Milwakee but I'm sure it can't hurt if its as controllable as the Snap-On. I think I've seen the Milwakee and its a bit bigger than the Snap-On which could be bad in a tight area. I prefer to use my 3/8" 9.6 volt Snap-On impact gun for small bolts 7/16" and smaller. The bigger Snap-On will snap stuff off in the blink of the eye (trigger!).

Jason

Found this on maxtools.com ... Dewalt impact

"Heavy-Duty 18V 1/2'' Square Drive Cordless Impact Wrench Kit
The DW057K-2 Features:

Specifications
• Voltage: 18 V
• Drive: 1/2'' square with detent pin retention
• No Load Speed: 0-2,400 rpm
• Impacts/Min: 0-3,000 bpm
• Max. Torque: 1,650 in-lbs (138 ft-lbs)"

269.00 with 2 batteries, charger and case...

They also sell a Dewalt 3/8" drive 12v cordless impact that puts out 100 lb/ft torque for 199.00 with case and spare battery and charger.

I have a little makita 9.6v 3/8" drive that i use at work... it works pretty good for smaller stuff but will not take off lugnuts.

Can't remember the spec on the Snap-On but its around 200-240 ft lbs. Basically will take 99% of the bolts on a rig unless they are rusted or you need to squish a pinion spacer etc.

Jason :)

Someone before mentioned investment. That is very true when buying tools. I HATE cheap tools. Another thing I don't understand is why would someone use a Snap On wrench($40-$60) as a welded in reinforcement to repair a broken tierod?? Just throw a piece or 2 of angle iron in with your spare parts and use that. Sorry for the tangent there.

Anyway, buy cheap, get cheap. Buy good, pay good. When you buy tools, that is true 99% of the time. I really like my Snap On 12v. I like the 3/8 drive. 1/2 is OK, but I think the 3/8 is more verstile. It will still take off lugs as long as they aren't smoked on. FWIW.

PS. What the hell is IIRC? I can't figure that one out. :rolleyes:

Originally posted by flexj
PS. What the hell is IIRC? I can't figure that one out. :rolleyes:

If I Remeber Correctly