Ridgid Gen5X Impact mod

[Jdloring]

Hey guys. Hoping you guys can help me. I have a Ridgid Gen 5X 1/4 impact. I'm looking into modifying it into a 3/8 drive. Has anyone done this or seen it done. I feel it should be able to be done fairly easy. Let me know.
Thanks

 

[djcslice]

I don't know how you would easily do it short of a 1/4" hex to a 3/8" square.

 

[General Geoff]

Most drill/driver bit sets have a 1/4" hex to 3/8" square drive adapter, along with 1/4" and 1/2" square drive adapters.

http://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-1-4-in-to-3-8-in-Hex-Shank-Socket-Adapter/3213025

 

[Jdloring]

I have those adaptors. I have broken couple. And you lose a lot of torque with those adaptors. It's just a matter of finding the anvil the fits the best. Then you may have to modify it a little. Thanks though

 

[gte718p]

Not something you are going to find on the shelf. It would be a fun project, but as I think through it, it will be a lot of work. Hope you have some machine tools and heat treating equipment ready.

 

[Voi]

Hey guys. Hoping you guys can help me. I have a Ridgid Gen 5X 1/4 impact. I'm looking into modifying it into a 3/8 drive. Has anyone done this or seen it done. I feel it should be able to be done fairly easy. Let me know.
Thanks

It has been done here on Garage Journal. I'll try to find the link.

 

[Voi]

That was easier to find than I thought.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232206

 

[Jdloring]

I saw that link already. It looks kind of janky. It might work. I think I may have found a anvil that will work. Just have to modify it a little. But any other ideas are welcome. Thanks!

 

[Jdloring]

OK. So I found a anvil that will work with minimal work. Stay tuned!!!