# 1/2" Electric Cordless Impact Recommendations **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [May 12, 2017, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675 "2017-05-12T13:21:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/1 "2017-05-12T13:21:46Z")
Trying to pick one of these up for under $200 - will be mainly used for R&R’ing lug nuts, suspension hardware, etc. Anyone have any recommendations? ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/2 "2017-05-12T13:25:28Z")
I picked up a 1/2 in ridgid really cheap Black Friday bc it fit all other batteries. Works good for lugs and some suspension stuff. Used it today to torque off lug kits, and u bolts. The vibration sometimes unlocks the battery and you have to pop it back on. For the price I’m happy. But I know there are way better options for more cash. Nothing beats Air though. ---
**Author:** ![LXIFLYBY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lxiflyby/32/7399_2.png) [@LXIFLYBY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LXIFLYBY)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/3 "2017-05-12T13:41:58Z")
if you dont mind going used you can score one of the milwaukee 18v cordless impacts. Great quality tool and has good power ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/4 "2017-05-12T16:01:55Z")
I snagged a Goodyear from Pep Boys a couple years back on Black Friday and have been very happy with its use. I mainly use it for lug nuts but it has also served me well when I have done springs/struts and swaybar links. edit- If you want to try mine out just shoot me a PM. A co-worker of mine is currently borrowing it but I should be able to get it back any time. [https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9343447/00193](https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9343447/00193) ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/5 "2017-05-12T17:43:59Z")
It’s not quite 200 or anywhere near that but the snap on 850 cordless impact is stupid powerful, traded both my snap on air guns in on it. Might find one used somewhere for little more than your looking to spend but may be worth it. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/6 "2017-05-12T18:04:50Z")
I know there is a snap on cordless on Craigslist right now for $500. Unsure of the model. - - - Updated - - - [https://buffalo.craigslist.org/tls/6113182086.html](https://buffalo.craigslist.org/tls/6113182086.html) ---
**Author:** ![buffalo\_vr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ea924/32.png) [@buffalo\_vr4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/buffalo_vr4)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/7 "2017-05-12T18:41:09Z")
i have dewalt dw059, they are about $150-200. i have used on cars, suv, and trucks and i have yet to find a wheel that i can’t take off. ---
**Author:** ![nermoria](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b9e5f3/32.png) [@nermoria](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nermoria)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/8 "2017-05-12T21:51:38Z")
The Snap On is overkill for somebody looking to spend no more than $200. Are you currently on any tool platform? If you have a Makita or Dewalt 20v tool already (battery) then I would spend $230 on a dewalt [https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCF899HB-Brushless-Torque-Impact/dp/B00WTQW7JA/ref=sr\_1\_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1494657342&sr=8-4&keywords=dewalt+cordless+impact](https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCF899HB-Brushless-Torque-Impact/dp/B00WTQW7JA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1494657342&sr=8-4&keywords=dewalt+cordless+impact) $234 on a Makita [https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XWT08Z-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless/dp/B01CA04RH4/ref=sr\_1\_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494650111&sr=8-1&keywords=makita+cordless+impact](https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XWT08Z-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless/dp/B01CA04RH4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494650111&sr=8-1&keywords=makita+cordless+impact) or if you are on neither of those platforms, this Dewalt comes with battery and is compact for $217 [https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCF880HM2-20-volt-Lithium-2-Inch/dp/B00BWFIKJA/ref=sr\_1\_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494657342&sr=8-2&keywords=dewalt+cordless+impact](https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCF880HM2-20-volt-Lithium-2-Inch/dp/B00BWFIKJA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494657342&sr=8-2&keywords=dewalt+cordless+impact) It’s not as powerful as the other two but all of these will be ok for what you seek, with the first 2 more than enough. As mentioned, the dewalt dw059 would work too but that combined with the battery is IMO not worth it, it’s about time to ditch the 18v platform. I’ve used that gun for taking off axles, wheels and leaf springs that come in on the mobile homes we install but the battery life is nothing to write home about. ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2017, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/9 "2017-05-13T03:50:54Z")
I have a rigid 1/2 drive and it’s been great. Plenty of power. For the home I bought the rest of the kit with the circular saw, light, recip saw, drill and mini impact. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2017, 4:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/10 "2017-05-13T04:58:35Z")
Whats funny is I have had really good luck with the harbor freight one ☹ I didn’t want it to last 4 years but its been working out great. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2017, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/11 "2017-05-13T07:26:59Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Whats funny is I have had really good luck with the harbor freight one ☹ > > I didn’t want it to last 4 years but its been working out great. Is that the corded one? I was not happy with the corded one a few years back, but don’t recall seeing an electric cordless model at HF. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2017, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/12 "2017-05-13T07:31:40Z")
Really good luck with my craftsman 18v ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2017, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/13 "2017-05-13T10:38:33Z")
> [@livin4hockey](#): > > Is that the corded one? I was not happy with the corded one a few years back, but don’t recall seeing an electric cordless model at HF. Cordless it was cheap and has been working really well ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2017, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/14 "2017-05-16T07:03:57Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Cordless it was cheap and has been working really well Interesting, I will have to look into that. I tend to stay away from Harbor Freight’s power tools… ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2017, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/15 "2017-05-16T10:38:37Z")
I’m pulling lugnuts off with my Milwaukee 3/8 cordless. I’ll upgrade to a 1/2 Eventually. There is a tool dealer out of new Jersey on face book that always has good deals. I picked up my 3/8 cordless impact, impact driver, cordless light, 2 18v batteries and charger for 350 shipped to the door. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2017, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/16 "2017-05-16T11:48:46Z")
> [@KuntryQuestTSi](#): > > I’m pulling lugnuts off with my Milwaukee 3/8 cordless. I’ll upgrade to a 1/2 Eventually. There is a tool dealer out of new Jersey on face book that always has good deals. I picked up my 3/8 cordless impact, impact driver, cordless light, 2 18v batteries and charger for 350 shipped to the door. What’s his fb name. Always on the hunt for bargains ---
**Author:** ![02NismoSpecV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/74df32/32.png) [@02NismoSpecV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/02NismoSpecV)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2017, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/17 "2017-05-16T12:25:53Z")
A craftsman 19.2V impact. hands down. bought the non lithium ion version like 6 years ago…and it still works but the trigger was finicky so i upgraded to the new one. buzzes most lug nuts off even if i put them on with my snap on air impact. cant beat it for the money [https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Impact-Wrench-Powered-Cordless/dp/B00O1FV2E8/ref=sr\_1\_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1494962652&sr=1-1&keywords=ID2030K](https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Impact-Wrench-Powered-Cordless/dp/B00O1FV2E8/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1494962652&sr=1-1&keywords=ID2030K) ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2017, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/18 "2017-05-17T05:23:06Z")
I have a ridgid 18v, bought it almost 3 year ago. Works good for average garage use. Also have 1/4" ridgid that I use on almost everything I work on. ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2017, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/19 "2017-05-17T13:56:30Z")
> [@llink78](#): > > What’s his fb name. Always on the hunt for bargains I swear I replied to this yesterday. Sorry. > **[Snap On Mac Tools Matco Buy / Sell / Trade for Mechanics | Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/481972415215768/)** > > A Place to buy, sell and trade mechanics tools only. > > Please read the rules and regulations before buying and selling. > > This group consists of: > 1. Tools & Toolboxes for sale > 2. 'Want To Buy' / WTB/... ---
**Author:** ![stuiephoto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stuiephoto/32/6070_2.png) [@stuiephoto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuiephoto)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2017, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-2-electric-cordless-impact-recommendations/274675/20 "2017-06-06T19:24:36Z")
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