Hi All,
I recently bought a cordless impact wrench to carry on the road. I wanted a tool that could remove the lugs from the trailer, which many cheaper ones can do, but I also wanted one to remove the lugs from my tow vehicle. I decided on this one... Dewalt DCF891B and omg am I impressed. I already have many other dewalt tools that have compatible batteries. But I also have Milwaukie and Ryobi too so those were in the running. I highly recommend this tool if you need a cordless impact.
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On my holiday gift list. 😀
I’ve been wanting one of those as well.
And now that I have a trusted, expert recommendation……it would almost be an insult to Eric if I don’t go buy it!
The Dewalt 1/4" impact driver is a big performer too in a much smaller chassis. You can loosen your lug nuts the old fashion way and finish them off lickety split, and final torquing should be done with a torque wrench anyway. If I didn't have a full set of high end air tools I would definitely go electric nowadays, but not sure I would lug that monster on the road.
Regardless, the 20V XR system is first rate!
Unfortunately many users of these tools use them to raise and lower their stabilizer jacks. Nothing more irritating than someone coming in to a campground after 10pm or leaving at 0'dark thirty and they use an impact tool to wake up the campground to do their stabilizers. Other than that it's a very good tool.
Can’t disagree with that, Tim. I’m one of those that uses one, but I look at the clock before I use it - never before 9 (unless I’m a long way away from people). Though that’s probably too early for some people, I guess. Since I’m always where I want to stop for the night relatively early in the afternoon, I don’t worry about using it when I’m setting up.
@Redtail Cruiser posted:Unfortunately many users of these tools use them to raise and lower their stabilizer jacks. Nothing more irritating than someone coming in to a campground after 10pm or leaving at 0'dark thirty and they use an impact tool to wake up the campground to do their stabilizers. Other than that it's a very good tool.
I wholeheartedly agree! Listened to a trailer leaving this morning using a driver instead of a drill. I have a 3/4 socket and use my drill. So much quieter. I have a heavy duty Makita I use for lug nuts. Since my other cordless are Makita it was a no brainer. It's a beast. Love it. Same batteries for my cordless vac also. Very handy.
I have been looking at these for a while now, but I'm not understanding how you dial in the torque when tightening. Are these mostly used for breaking loose stubborn nuts and bolts but re assembling with a conventional torque wrench?
I have been cautioned throughout my life about over torquing nuts/bolts.
@sequoia464 posted:I have been looking at these for a while now, but I'm not understanding how you dial in the torque when tightening. Are these mostly used for breaking loose stubborn nuts and bolts but re assembling with a conventional torque wrench?
I have been cautioned throughout my life about over torquing nuts/bolts.
Mine has 4 settings to change the torque it will bring the nut to. I also use torque sticks to make sure I dont go over a specified torque setting. For example, if I want to have my lugs torqued to 100 ft lbs then I will use an 80 ft lb torque stick to get it close. Then I do the final torque with a torque wrench.
Thanks Eric, I was completely unaware of these - looks like I need a set.
@Eric Dye posted:Mine has 4 settings to change the torque it will bring the nut to. I also use torque sticks to make sure I dont go over a specified torque setting. For example, if I want to have my lugs torqued to 100 ft lbs then I will use an 80 ft lb torque stick to get it close. Then I do the final torque with a torque wrench.
Same here.
Like @Eric Dye mentioned, get set of torque sticks. They are extensions of different diameters/lengths that will twist and rattle at its designed torque limit.
3yrs ago I saw something on the side of the freeway light traffic so I pulled over and walked back. It was a 3/8 20v impact driver no battery I looked up and down the side and seen it 100ft away. Walked over and picked it up plugged in and it worked. It cost me $30 for a Dewalt charger not a bad deal.
@Redtail Cruiser posted:Unfortunately many users of these tools use them to raise and lower their stabilizer jacks. Nothing more irritating than someone coming in to a campground after 10pm or leaving at 0'dark thirty and they use an impact tool to wake up the campground to do their stabilizers. Other than that it's a very good tool.
Agree!
Really don’t understand why people would use an impact wrench, especially on stabilizers. I use a Ryobi 18V driver/drill at low speed. It’s quiet, fast and I can set the quiet torque release to prevent it twisting a wrist at the retraction limit if I’m not paying attention.
On extension you’re over-extending if you need to torque the stabilizers…
Agree, inconsiderate impact users...
