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Just got 1/4" Dewalt Impact driver 18v - have questions.

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If I want to use bigger drive sockets, is this what I need??

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Also would this 1/4 18v driver be ok to pull off log nuts with? Or is that too big of a job for it? I know there are 24v ones with bigger drives, but I didnt want something that big.

This is what I have.

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I had a Chicago Pnuematic 3/8's" unit and most lug torque (which is usually around 100 ft/lbs), it would struggle with, but would eventually break them loose. Problem was, you wore out the battery and would have to go recharge.

I quickly dumped that and bought a Crapsman 1/2" C3 cordless impact (this guy to be exact);
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But quickly dumped the standard 19.2v battery for an upgraded Lithium-Ion XCP battery (this guy), which also prompted me to have to get a new charger, but...
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At the end of the day, you can bust all 24 of my Suburban's lugs, torqued to 125 lb/ft (if I recall), and still not need to recharge. So it's a breeze on all 6 lugs @ 100lb/ft on the Caddy or 5@100 on the GTO, Impala or either Chrysler appliances.

Then I can use the other Craftsman C3 devices (my cordless drill, blower, etc), all with the same battery.

At 200 lb/ft of torque it is NOT the most powerful cordless out there, but will work fine for the most. DeWalt's are nice units, I have a 19v Cordless DeWalt drill too, but I think what you have is simply overmatched for what you want.
 

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i dont think you'll get lug nuts broke free with that

Fuck no. His Mustang has a torque spec of 150 ft/lbs for the lug nuts. No way is that 1/4" drive going to do that.

Like mentioned, bust the lug nuts loose with a wrench or breaker bar. Then use this to zip the lug nuts on and off. Final torque with a 1/2" torque wrench.

The 1/4" is handy for light duty work. It isn't going to bust off most hardware. It just isn't that strong.

Bryan, if you are interested, I have a 3/8 & 1/2 drivers I don't use anymore. I changed to the 20v stuff. Would cut you a good deal on the stuff if you want to add to your collection. They are almost new. I have plenty of batteries as well.
 

TCG Member 5219

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Thanks for the offer Pratt. I dont have enough room for a ton of tools yet. But thats changing soon. As for the info, thanks all for your comments. Looks like I would want atleast a 3/8" drive impact for lugs. The 1/4" will be nice for all the rest as far as I can gather. I can see it being a big help when I switch out my catback soon or install something else.........

I have three batteries for it too. To of the new gen ones and a single older 18v from my older Dewalt 18v drill. That drill has been awesome over the past 11 years.
 
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