automotive use need help !!!

[skinner1790]

ok i have been looking at impact driver for my automotive needs i am looking at the dewalt 20v max brush less xr or Milwaukee fuel what one do you think will serve my needs better i was raised around dewalt or should i buy Milwaukee fuel i was looking at ryobi for home use but i want opinions now it will mainly be used for nuts bolts anything on a engine or interior i can get at with it i see me using it alot but i also want to buy a 1/2 impact down road now dewalt or Milwaukee fuel or ryobi which will i be happiest with i am probly buying ryobi for home use but i just need opinions and some one that used for automotive feild or should i buy one tool for all instead of ******* with different battery and chargers

 

[Rezeppa]

I think all of them are similar. I have an older Makita and it works hard. I can't believe it still works but it works like the day it was new . The brushless is nice I've heard more power and lighter. I would buy another Makita or the Milwaukee. Like I said the differences are small and they all get the job done nowadays I would buy the one that fits your hand best.

 

[dfreeman616]

agreed they're all good tools, i've seen the most techs with makita's of all the common ones. also there are several topics about these tools if you do some searching. i just some research on here about a month ago, and from what i was reading none really stands out so it boiled down to what i found a good price on.

 

[abvw]

Milwaukee have better automotive line up. The big 1/2" impact is strong, as strong as my boss's cheap air impacts. It does lugs, axle nuts and crankshaft pulleys no problem. It's big and heavy, not really suited for extended engine bay work.

The cordless M12 ratchet and 3/8" fuel impact should serve you well. I have the 1/4" hex impacts (both M12 and M18) for automotive use, it does the job okay. The hex-square adapter is long and diffuses torque, I wish I bought the 3/8" impacts from start so I wouldn't have access and power issues. They'll be retired as my dedicated screwdrivers as soon as I get the new fuel 3/8" impacts.