Cordless impact driver

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Any recommendations for a small, cheap, reliable cordless impact driver?
I don't need mega torque (I've got a corded clarke version for that), just enough for wheels nuts. Preferably something a good size for when under the car and in awkward spaces.

 

[JamesBryan]

Ryobi brushless stuff is good for the money.

 

[Krarl]

If you want to undo wheel nuts then you want a 1/2 impact gun not a driver. I feel like a c**t undoing wheel nuts and bolts with my stubby 3/8 impact Milwaukee

It's like stretching your foreskin over a golfball, perfectly doable if you're persistent but it might do some damage if you keep doing it

 

[Danith]

I got a ryobi one off SGS for £140 or summat. absolutely bang on. 4ah battery I think too

This one:

Ryobi ONE+ R18IW3-140SS 18V, 400Nm Impact Wrench with 4Ah Battery, Charger and 1/2" Drive Deep Air Socket Set
R18IW3-140SS

 

[Danith]

If you want to undo wheel nuts then you want a 1/2 impact gun not a driver. I feel like a c**t undoing wheel nuts and bolts with my stubby 3/8 impact Milwaukee

It's like stretching your foreskin over a golfball, perfectly doable if you're persistent but it might do some damage if you keep doing it

Solid foreskin advice. cheers.

 

[RichValver]

As mentioned, the ryobi stuff is great. Plenty of tools you can run off the same batteries too. The tyre inflator is so useful

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Thanks for the advice, especially on the foreskin/golfball front.
B&Q are doing the ryobi driver for £100 with a 2AH battery: worth it? Or should i look fpr something with a bigger battery?

 

[RichValver]

I am using the 2ah batteries, fine for wheel bolts and things. Probably going to upgrade to a bigger one in future tho

 

[Krarl]

2ah is fine for 4 wheel bolts, anything more and it'll be panting like an asthmatic dog

Go balls to the wall, get Milwaukee. Do it. DO IT. DO IT

 

[RustyMojo]

Thanks for the advice, especially on the foreskin/golfball front.
B&Q are doing the ryobi driver for £100 with a 2AH battery: worth it? Or should i look fpr something with a bigger battery?

is it the impact driver or wrench? You’ll want the wrench for wheels mate

 

[JamesBryan]

is it the impact driver or wrench? You’ll want the wrench for wheels mate

I had a look on B&Q and it's a driver. You do a 3/8" socket adaptor with it.

It 'should' do wheel bolts just about.

 

[dann2707]

Personally I'd get the milwaukee stubby 3/8 as they are so versatile.

You don't want to be buying something and it not being able to cope with what you want!

 

[Louis]

I use the above 3/8 stubby and it undoes my wheel bolts fine, even with a 3/8 to 1/2 adaptor. I wouldn't recommend rattling them back on, i think that put some extra pressure on my studs that saw them snap during torquing. Problem with a 1/2 is access into places and having to manouvre the weight whilst on your back.

Should see the size of my foreskin though.

 

[JamesBryan]

I use the above 3/8 stubby and it undoes my wheel bolts fine, even with a 3/8 to 1/2 adaptor. I wouldn't recommend rattling them back on, i think that put some extra pressure on my studs that saw them snap during torquing. Problem with a 1/2 is access into places and having to manouvre the weight whilst on your back.

Should see the size of my foreskin though.

Use mode 1 mate, that's 85nm max.

I use that all the time for tightening wheels.

 

[Louis]

Use mode 1 mate, that's 85nm max.

I use that all the time for tightening wheels.

I didn't know that! I probably hit it with the '2' as I was being lazy.

 

[JamesBryan]

I didn't know that! I probably hit it with the '2' as I was being lazy.

Mode 2 is 135nm and then full beans is 3.

 

[donnylad]

I had a 1/2 and 3/8 Milwaukee and they were great! If I need another I’ll just buy the same again.

 

[MarkCup]

I find a light spray of silicone oil eases any golf ball discomfort, it also makes two a real possibility. But it's not pretty.

HTH

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

I find a light spray of silicone oil eases any golf ball discomfort, it also makes two a real possibility. But it's not pretty.

Definitely getting easier as i get older.

 

[thecrim22]

Go full hog and get the 3/4 drive milwaukee if that wont take ur nuts off then nowt will🤣🤣 having said that u didnt say what vehilce the nuts attached to whether it car or truck nah def pay the extra and go for milwaukee u wont regret it