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  1. #1
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    Default Cordless Impact Wrench

    I'm wanting a cordless impact wrench for Christmas.
    But, I plan on carrying a small compressor around for air anyway.

    Is the cordless impact a waste of money or worth it?????

    Any suggestions for the best value?

    Thanks,

    Todd

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    The PEP Boys Goodyear impact!! Cheap and keeps on going!! Charge lasts all weekend and it will break almost any lug nut.
    Jeff L

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    Quote Originally Posted by JLawton View Post
    The PEP Boys Goodyear impact!! Cheap and keeps on going!! Charge lasts all weekend and it will break almost any lug nut.
    Second this one. Borrowed one for Daytona, loved it. It is one my list. Cheap too.

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    I received a Snap On 18v impact wrench as a gift and use it all the time!! it makes short work of quite a few jobs.. surprising how quick it breaks crank bolts free!!

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    Absolute must have tool.

    Nothing less than 18v though.

    I have two Milwaukees--one for home; one for the track.

    Batteries are consumables...keep that in mind.

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    I bought the Goodyear earlier this year and have been very disappointed with it. Don't know if they changed it but it will barely remove lugs torqued to 80. I had high hopes, but not pleased. YMMV.

    If it's a gift, I"d get a "real" one. I've used a Milwaukee and it's good.

    Rory

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    Todd...Home Depot has a good selection. Obviously, like anything else you get what you pay for. I purchased a set of metric and sae sockets, as well as the Dewalt which seemed fairly heavy duty to me.

    BruceG

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    I got a used Matco one. Thing is incredibly powerfull but being old and used the batteries don't last that long. I don't know how I lived for so long with out one. That and gear wrenches. Just the fact that you can bring an impact wrench to tear stuff apart in the junkyard saves you enough time to pay for itself.
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    Very useful tool when you are in the paddock and trying to figure out what mother nature is going to do? Wets or drys?

    I purchased the goodyear unit Jeff mentioned after readying various opinions on line. I was skeptical, but figured at that price it was almost a disposable item. Two years later it is still performing like new and the charge lasts all weekend.
    Jim Alley
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    i love mine from Harbor Freight. they don't have the same one anymore.

    Menard's has one on sale as part of day after thanksgiving or weekend sale for 69.99 with two batteries.

    24 Volt Includes two batteries, charger & carrying case! * 0-2,000 RPM * 280 ft./lbs. maximum torque * LED light and battery strength indicator 241-9997 69.99 save 30

    link might not work right but looks like this a two day sale 28th & 29th fri & sat,

    http://menards.inserts2online.com/cu...p?drpStoreID=1

    have heard others say good things about pep boys goodyear model but pep boys is gone from my area now.
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    Same here, the Pep Boyz website is worse than useless.

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    Wonder if the Goodyear is no more. Their weekly circular shows a Greatneck 24 v for $79.98. (#80148)
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