Ridgid Gen5X Impact mod

[Jdloring]

So I posted a question a while ago about modifying a Ridgid Gen 5 1/4" impact to 3/8 drive. Well it is possible. And pretty easy too! And works awesome!

 

[toyodajeff]

Well how'd you do that?

 

[Acuratechva]

Well how'd you do that?

He wants you to beg for it

 

[Jdloring]

To do it you need a 9mm carbide tipped masonry drill bit. Drill it 10mm deep. The anvil to use is a Milwaukee 3/8 drive anvil. Let me find the part number

 

[Jdloring]

Here is the part number:
42-06-0305

 

[gdocktor3]

Why a masonry bit?

 

[skookum1]

Whats the advantage of this over using a 1/4" to 3/8" adaptor like this?

 

[Jdloring]

Masonry bit is because the anvil is tool steel. Very hard stuff. Only bit I can fine that worked.

The disadvantage to the adapter is you lose a lot of torque with those. And they break.

 

[kctyphoon]

Or.. Just buy Milwuakee.. . Doesn't Ridgid make a 3/8 impact????

Ah.. No they don't.. Just 1/2.. I can't see a masonry bit working better, but if you say so.. The Milwaukee drill bits have drilled through some tough stuff for me..

 

[Jdloring]

I had Milwaukee. I liked it. Didn't like it crapping out on me every 8 months. I decided to try Ridgid because of the power and lifetime warranty.

And I'm surprised your bits go through tool steel. I tried a few different bits. Wouldn't even touch the steel. I talked to a few different people who were very knowledgeable when it comes to drill bits. They both said masonry. So I tried it. I was surprised as hell that it worked!

 

[gdocktor3]

I can't see a masonry bit working better, but if you say so.. The Milwaukee drill bits have drilled through some tough stuff for me..

I pick up Milwaukee bit sets and drill bit sets whenever I see them cheap or on sale and I have been very impressed with those black oxide Thunderbolt bits. They've literally gone through anything I've put in front of them.

 

[lazer50]

You still only have a tool rated for 1/4 inch torque use

 

[Voi]

Drill it 10mm deep.

Morning coffee isn't kicking in. What exactly did you drill? The Milwaukee anvil or something on the impact driver?

 

[Heel2toe]

I have the same impact and like it for the time I've been using it. I just use the adapters and they seem to work well except they get chewed up and I can see them needing replacement soon. Oh well they're cheap enough. The impact doesnt have nearly the power of my IR 2135 pneumatic, nor would I expect it to however but I do find the cordless tool convenient for low torque applications and basic fasteners.

I know you mentioned that you like the Ridgid due to the LSA but I can't see them warrantying your when it craps out given that you have modified it. What makes you think otherwise?

I would like to pick up the 1/2" impact but am trying to stick it out until they come out with a new brushless design. I'd imagine something like that is in the works but I haven't seen anything on it yet.

Either way I love what you did there but mine is a multitool still so I'd hate to loose the ability to drive in screws and **** like that.

 

[kctyphoon]

You still only have a tool rated for 1/4 inch torque use

But if memory serves, it's the highest torque rating among the impact drivers.. don't think he be too far off from some other 3/8 impact wrenches

And yea, pretty sure you can forget about being able to warranty that..

 

[Jdloring]

The torque is great with the 3/8 anvil. And it is easy to swap out the old one if problem arises. I use this impact a lot. No problems. For the price and warranty, I've been impressed. Maybe Ridgid should make a 3/8 impact.

 

[Heel2toe]

So what are you actually drilling? I didn't realize this modification could be reversed.
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From the sounds of it drilling into something makes me think you are removing material and/or a part that was in there before. Would you please go into more detail as to what you did?

 

[Jdloring]

I drilled out the new 3/8 anvil. The anvil has to slide on a pin within the impact. It fits perfect

 

[dogdog]

some pics would be nice.... would love to see that just for the DIY in me.

 

[Jdloring]

Unfortunately, I only have the one picture

 

[blkSRT]

Is it that you drilled out the 3/8 to fit over the 1/4?

 

[the gypsy]

Show the part you purchased.

 

[Jdloring]

Here is the anvil I ordered. You drill out the opposite end of the anvil

 

[Jdloring]

Correction in part number used
42-06-0025

 

[gdocktor3]

So the pin that the 1/4" anvil slides on is larger than the 3/8" pin and that's why you had to drill it, or??? Could you be just a tad bit more elaborate maybe and actually explain this process?

 

[DHCrocks]

cobalt drill bit? should work better then a masonry bit I would think.

 

[Jdloring]

Here's how to do it. Remove cap at back of impact. 4 screws. Then split case. There's like 8 screws. Lift off one half. Disconnect light connector. White connector above direction switch. Then slightly lift up on gear box and slide gear box off. Should slide off easily. Now remove collar on 1/4" anvil. There is a retaining clip in there. Remove clip. Collar, washer, and spring will come off. Now slide gear box and anvil out of cone. For the new anvil, drill out the hole that goes onto the gear box. 9mm hole. Then reassemble.

 

[Jdloring]

Here is a gear box out of a X4. But you can see the pin where the anvil goes

 

[Heel2toe]

Bumping this back up. OP how is this thing holding up for you? Im tempted to pick up another impact driver and perform this mod so I can have a 3/8 dedicated impact driver yet still have my 1/4 one for driving in screws.

Has anyone else attempted this mod? From the description is seems fairly straight forward but Im also hesitant to order a new impact then take it apart and possibly breaking it. The problem is that Ridgid doesnt offer a 3/8 impact and I really want one so Im sorta at a loss. Seems I'd have to get a Dewalt or Milwaukee in which case no thanks Ill just get a pneumatic one instead.

 

[ramman95]

I was wondering the the same thing. Has anyone else attempted this mod, and how is the OP's holding up? I just ordered the Milwaukee 42-06-0025 3/8 in. Square Anvil and i'm going to attempt this on my GEN5X 1/4 in. Brushless Impact Driver (R86037). I'll post updates when I get the part.

 

[Ign]

Bumping this back up. OP how is this thing holding up for you? Im tempted to pick up another impact driver and perform this mod so I can have a 3/8 dedicated impact driver yet still have my 1/4 one for driving in screws.

Has anyone else attempted this mod? From the description is seems fairly straight forward but Im also hesitant to order a new impact then take it apart and possibly breaking it. The problem is that Ridgid doesnt offer a 3/8 impact and I really want one so Im sorta at a loss. Seems I'd have to get a Dewalt or Milwaukee in which case no thanks Ill just get a pneumatic one instead.

You can easily get a 3/8" sq to 1/4" hex QC adapter, so just try it on yours first maybe. You can still sink screws w the adapter.

 

[ramman95]

Well I got the 3/8" Square Anvil and I can confirm that this Mod will work on the GEN5X 1/4" Brushless Impact Driver (R86037) as well. There is definitely a noticeable increase in the amount of torque this puts out. The 3/8" Anvil hits way harder than using a 1/4" Hex with a 3/8" adaptor.

 

[atownmack]

I Just picked up a spare gen5x brushless at a thrift store to perform this mod. Does anyone know if you can use a 1/4" or 1/2" anvil with this mod? If so would anyone know the part number. Also could this mod be performed on a stealth force oil pulse driver?

 

[ramman95]

Ridgid and Milwaukee power tools are both made by TTI and share many of the same parts. Just by looking at some pictures, the Milwaukee 42-06-0650 1/​2" Square Drive Anvil Assembly looks very similar to the 42-06-0025 3/8 in. Square Anvil that I used on mine.

As for the Stealth Force Brushless 18V Pulse Driver, I don't think any of these anvils will work. That impact uses a completely different style gear case assembly that is sealed and filled with fluid. Im sure you could swap all associated parts, but then it would no longer be a pulse impact driver.

 

[openwheelracing88]

I have the same impact and like it for the time I've been using it. I just use the adapters and they seem to work well except they get chewed up and I can see them needing replacement soon. Oh well they're cheap enough. The impact doesnt have nearly the power of my IR 2135 pneumatic, nor would I expect it to however but I do find the cordless tool convenient for low torque applications and basic fasteners.

I know you mentioned that you like the Ridgid due to the LSA but I can't see them warrantying your when it craps out given that you have modified it. What makes you think otherwise?

I would like to pick up the 1/2" impact but am trying to stick it out until they come out with a new brushless design. I'd imagine something like that is in the works but I haven't seen anything on it yet.

Either way I love what you did there but mine is a multitool still so I'd hate to loose the ability to drive in screws and **** like that.

Same here. I like the Gen4 impact wrench, but not at retail price. I rather wait for the brushless and hope the Gen4 drops in price.

 

[atownmack]

I can confirm that this mod does indeed work. I'll do a more detailed write up with some pics explaining how to do it.

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[Sanny81]

Will that 3/8 anvil work in converting a Milwaukee 1/4 impact driver into a 3/8 impact? I have a 1/4 impact driver I never use.

 

[thickhead]

Will that 3/8 anvil work in converting a Milwaukee 1/4 impact driver into a 3/8 impact? I have a 1/4 impact driver I never use.

I would really like to know the answer to this too!

 

[Bearded_Dragon]

For what it's worth Ridgid released their new Gen5x 1/2" impact. It's brushless and does 450ft.lbs

 

[Odd-job]

Will that 3/8 anvil work in converting a Milwaukee 1/4 impact driver into a 3/8 impact? I have a 1/4 impact driver I never use.

From the pictures it looks similar to Milwaukee part # MIL 42-06-0013 to convert the m18 2753 to a 3/8 anvil 2754. Not sure though. Figure you might as well order the right part though. One can back order the part from Ohio power tool for $22 or so not including shipping or perhaps direct from Milwaukee.

The main issue is the front end assembly is slightly different between the 2753 and 2754. I tried just the anvil but it flops around a little. Semi-Functional, but trying to figure out some sort of shim so it doesn’t flop around with an impact swivel in front.

One of these days will try finding time to put together a write up on the conversion.

Here’s a quick picture as evidence I was stupid enough to try.



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