Who uses 20v 1/2 inch on lugs?

Burla · Jan 16, 2017

youtube dewalt 20v on lugs

I was thinking about adding one to my collection. What do you guys think about using this on these junky OEM lugs? It seams to handle this task very easy, but what is your opinions on doing this often as far as tool wear goes? I can't wrap my brain around a drill being this effective. I'd almost add an auger and dig a hole with this thing.

Burla · Jan 16, 2017

Looks like they sell torque sockets if I cant dial the impact drill down to whatever I torque the lugs down too.

-B- · Jan 16, 2017

removing yes installing no, final Torque should be by hand it only takes but a min more to do so

be sure to get a 21mm socket it fits a lot tighter

clifford15 · Jan 16, 2017

Agree with removal only. I always torque by hand. I don't care if they make special sockets. A loose wheel can ruin more than your day.

SyN · Jan 16, 2017

I have to agree^^!

I'm all for making things faster/easier/mess free! (The old Work Smarter phrase).
I just like using a good old fashion Wheel Lug Wrench on all my wheels. I do have 3 up-too date nice ones.

I do need to really look into these Gorilla Lugs though.

bobbo7915 · Jan 16, 2017

better off with this model below...the one in the video is the standard 1/4" impact driver, great for construction, but not really an impact wrench. the one below has as much torque as a typical air impact.

20v MAX* XR High Torque 1/2" Impact Wrench w. Hog Ring Anvil (Bare) - DCF899HB | DEWALT

quietpeen · Jan 16, 2017

i can see it working on something torqued to 90 ft lbs, but i question it taking a lug off that is torqued to 130 ft. lbs

charonblk07 · Jan 16, 2017

Burla said:
youtube dewalt 20v on lugs

I was thinking about adding one to my collection. What do you guys think about using this on these junky OEM lugs? It seams to handle this task very easy, but what is your opinions on doing this often as far as tool wear goes? I can't wrap my brain around a drill being this effective. I'd almost add an auger and dig a hole with this thing.

I have the 20V Dewalt set with that driver and it's not nearly strong enough to break lug nuts. I do use it to install nuts though since it's not strong enough to really torque anything down but does a decent job of running nuts onto the studs and has enough torque to get the wheel into place before I torque it down with the torque wrench. There are other electric impacts out there that can easily do the job, this isn't one of them.

Cleave · Jan 16, 2017

charonblk07 said:
I have the 20V Dewalt set with that driver and it's not nearly strong enough to break lug nuts. I do use it to install nuts though since it's not strong enough to really torque anything down but does a decent job of running nuts onto the studs and has enough torque to get the wheel into place before I torque it down with the torque wrench. There are other electric impacts out there that can easily do the job, this isn't one of them.

I'll second this. I have this impact also and it works well for small jobs and things where you don't need a ton of torque. I wouldn't use it on lugs or anything critical for safety. Probably be better off with the XR high torque model or a corded one.

Burla · Jan 16, 2017

I have the 20v as well, but I don't have the 20v 1/2 inch impact.

Syn those Gorillas lug nuts are like unicorns, good luck finding a set.

Recon12 · Jan 16, 2017

-B- said:
be sure to get a 21mm socket it fits a lot tighter

A 21mm won't fit.

dunney · Jan 17, 2017

Can someone post a picture?

I worked at Black & Decker (Dewalt) on Market Street in Boston back in the day, and would love to see what they've got out there now.

Tyler Cooke · Jan 17, 2017

Cobalt torque is reliable, no experience with removing lugs tho. My dad uses a dewalt impact on his wood working and seems to like it.

Csanders1992 · Jan 17, 2017

I use the 1/4" hex driver for a lot of stuff. Even lug nuts. But all I use it for is a nut runner. Torquing is done with a wrench

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Fergusontd · Mar 6, 2018

I have an electric Kobalt impact from Lowes, really works great, beats a Dewalt electric hands down.

BWL · Mar 6, 2018

Milwakee makes a 2 stage 1/2" impact low is 100ft/lbs so you can start them and finish up with a torque wrench and a ridiculous 700 tightening and 1100 ft/lbs removal torque in high. I'm looking at trading up. That's crazy for an 18V tool.

kukufixer · Mar 9, 2018

I have a Bosch HTH181 18v impact wrench. Has 500 ft/lb torque. Have not yet found a nut it can't bust loose.

McBroom · Mar 10, 2018

Burla said:
youtube dewalt 20v on lugs

I was thinking about adding one to my collection. What do you guys think about using this on these junky OEM lugs? It seams to handle this task very easy, but what is your opinions on doing this often as far as tool wear goes? I can't wrap my brain around a drill being this effective. I'd almost add an auger and dig a hole with this thing.

I use a porter cable 20V 1/2” impact on all my pugs and keep it in my truck always. Ya never know when someone on the road might get a flat.
Please note I always maintain a fresh battery for it.

I Love My 2018 RAM 2500HD 4x4

McBroom · Mar 10, 2018

The dewalt in the video is a 1/4” impact! It’s not for working on lug nuts with!!! You gotta use a 1/2” with a good torque rating

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Burla · Mar 10, 2018

McBroom said:
I use a porter cable 20V 1/2” impact on all my pugs and keep it in my truck always. Ya never know when someone on the road might get a flat.
Please note I always maintain a fresh battery for it.

I Love My 2018 RAM 2500HD 4x4

I also have a flat repair kit and air compressor along those same lines. You don't even need to take the tire off to fix it. Also have some wire cutters to able to take whatever caused the flat to be able to pull it out.

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