I have used my Milwaukee M12 impact driver to remove lug nuts that were torqued to 112 ft-lbs. It's a beast, considering its size. It damn near replaces the need for a mid-torque impact wrench.
I’m glad to see that someone else has been impressed with the 12v Skil. I have the 2nd gen drill, impact, and OMT and these things impress for sure. A lot of guys hate em. Great video buddy! Thank you.
@@DustbowlMic I have seen a mixed results from the gen4 I love mine that I have at work but it has to stay at work. I’m considering buying a second one to compare to these
@@Kaleb_RoSs another one is the Metabo hpt 36v “BOLT”. It’s expensive but it is second only to the Milwaukee m18 gen 4 driver. But you get the IP56 rating and a lifetime warranty.
@@Kaleb_RoSs You don't use 1/4" on lug nuts because the adapters can break. Lug nuts around 80 foot pounds, and the breaking strength of 1/4" hex bits and adapters is around 80 foot pounds. Use the correct tool for the job. Minimum 3/8 socket, or better still 1/2 socket.
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This is SO helpful - HD has the Ridgid right angle impact ratchet on sale but it's expensive. Never thought to use my impact driver on these. SOO for the really stuck ones, I'll use the Bauer corded 1/2 inch impact wrench with something like 1000 ft/lbs of break away torque. They have a 25% off sale which makes it only like $60!! Which is insane!
Dude you can do the buy one starter kit with the 6ah & 4AH and you can get one of the Ridgid mid torque right now for far less than that right angle impact and it’s plenty powerful unless ur looking to break loose Honda crank bolts or work on an 18wheeler comes out to 90$ for the tool alone an 90 for the starter kit but I’d just buy it and return the starter kit (ppl call it hacking the deal) and if u do that u got the mid torque for under a bill…just figured I’d wish someone would’ve told me if I were you oh and to lyk they have the high torque on a bogo too but it’s a lil more expensive but well worth it for the price as Ridgids last octane model high torque was actually even more powerful than the 2767 Milwaukee, however Milwaukees back on top with the 2967 it’s a great tool
@@Jeff-rk8hq I literally did that ridgid deal yesterday lmao. Check out my recent videos. Got the 2tool combo of the hammer drill and impact driver and got the mid torque and grinder free. Also looked at the high torque BOGO as well
I haven't tried the others, but i own the Hercules 20v impact driver with 5a battery, which is surprisingly strong when used with 1/2" impact sockets and adapters. Obviously not the right tool for it but it can most certainly remove lug nuts. I use it for pretty much anything a 3/8" gun is suitable for, and of course the typical screws. Because of how it performs, I haven't had the need to get any 3/8 impact. I'm also fortunate in that i live where cars do not rust In addition to the impact driver, I also own the Gen 2 Hercules High Torque 1/2 impact wrench, and the Dewalt DCF891 Mid Torque 1/2" with the 5a Powerstack. Harbor Freight needs to come out with a stronger 1/2" compact Mid Torque as their current one is somewhat weak
That’s already in the works as well! I have about 3 weeks worth of footage using all my drivers and impact wrenches at the junk yard. Lug nuts axle nuts, caliper bolts and pretty much anything I could try. Just been editing the footage.
You got a lot of impact drivers. I tried to remove lug nuts with my impact driver and it can't do it. Sad! I have a Hyper Tough 20 volt brushed and the Skil 12v impact driver. The HT impact wrench of course makes quick work of them.
Yea these were all removing lug nuts that I had properly torqued as well though. There’s bound to be plenty of lug nuts impact drivers can’t remove if they have been on there for a while and got seized up
the triple hammer is a good concept, on paper, but, it has a flaw, most impact drivers have 2 hammers spaced apart at 180 degrees, so when hammer #1 hits, it has a longer travel from zero degrees, all the way around to build up that momentum , when hammer #2 hits, it has travelled a full 180 degrees, which means more momentum, harder hits, harder impact, more force, its physics, the triple hammer has 3 hammers, each hammer travelling a shorter distance, smaller revolutions, less travel, less force, weaker impacts... if you can visualize this, you will understand
Hello Kaleb, question Boss. I was just gifted a Milwaukee impact as I wanted to use it to speed up my process for my monthly wheels off detail. Would this be good to use? Also what was the tool you were using to measure the torque of each lug nut? My apologies for my ignorance. Just trying to find out some information. Thanks in advance.
I was using impact drivers to see if they can remove lug nuts but I wouldn’t recommend using them for that regularly. They can do it but an impact wrench is much better suited for it. I was using the quin torque wrench adapter on my breaker bar in this video but you can get some reliable torque wrenches for a better price than this. Thank you for watching!
The Hercules impact driver is an absolute home run. The Flex and the Atomic are still a bit better, but I’ve been able to remove F250 lugs and some rusted nut off rear u-bolts with the Hercules.
Yea, I have limited use with the Hercules and I judged it a little too soon in my initial review video of it. The 2.0 that comes with it holds it back a lot. But with the 4ah extreme it’s a beast
@@mg8718 the Flex, Hercules and Milwaukee are all comparable in terms of power. I literally have a video about it coming out soon. They each excel in different applications. AND the flex has a LIFETIMES warranty while the Milwaukee and Hercules don’t. The Hercules is only $70 bare tool and the Milwaukee has the platform of all the other tools they have accessible
your missing the point here. most lug nuts are over tightened by air impact wrenches, then a torque wrench after, goes click click. i take wheels off everyday for my job, and need a breaker bar on stand by. as my air took is crap.
I’m not missing any point lol. I’m not telling people that impact drivers are the right tool for the job. I’ve ran into plenty of lugs that were over tightened and bent my 4way or my breaker bar by trying to get them off by hand as well
You missed the RIDGID lol. On a serious note thanks for the comparison video! I took the RIDGID 4 mode impact and converted it to a 1/2" impact wrench using a Milwaukee anvil Here's it removing lug nuts at 100ft lbs ruclips.net/video/wcTF-ONyQuk/видео.html
@@MeepMeep88 well depending what driver do you have? I have a video coming out soon on how to make your impact drive a hybrid of a wrench and a driver just like how Bosch has their Bosch Freak impact driver/wrench
I have used my Milwaukee M12 impact driver to remove lug nuts that were torqued to 112 ft-lbs. It's a beast, considering its size. It damn near replaces the need for a mid-torque impact wrench.
It’s a great little impact, use it everyday at work
I’m glad to see that someone else has been impressed with the 12v Skil. I have the 2nd gen drill, impact, and OMT and these things impress for sure. A lot of guys hate em. Great video buddy! Thank you.
Appreciate that! Thank you for watching.
@jwilson, you have just about every brand there is lol.
I don't have that many impact drivers, but I think I'm going to see which ones of mine will do this.
I have always wondered how well an impact driver would work for lug nuts. Looks like flex and Hercules are the best options.
Thanks for the video!
I would like to have had the m18 as well. The flex the Hercules and m18 could all do it with relative ease
@@Kaleb_RoSs the gen 4 has more torque than the Hercules and flex. But the gen 3 is slightly weaker than both.
@@DustbowlMic I have seen a mixed results from the gen4 I love mine that I have at work but it has to stay at work. I’m considering buying a second one to compare to these
@@Kaleb_RoSs another one is the Metabo hpt 36v “BOLT”. It’s expensive but it is second only to the Milwaukee m18 gen 4 driver. But you get the IP56 rating and a lifetime warranty.
@@Kaleb_RoSs You don't use 1/4" on lug nuts because the adapters can break. Lug nuts around 80 foot pounds, and the breaking strength of 1/4" hex bits and adapters is around 80 foot pounds. Use the correct tool for the job. Minimum 3/8 socket, or better still 1/2 socket.
Dude . . . . I love it. You just got yourself another Sub.
🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR . . . and greetings, from the Great State of Alaska.
Looking forward to watching your channel grow. Stay safe, and don't let yer meat loaf.
I appreciate that! Happy new years!
I have a Skill 1/2 inch mid torque wrench and a Skill 3/8 impact wrench. Happy with both and the fantastic halo LED lights are great.
Yea great prices for some good tools.
This is SO helpful - HD has the Ridgid right angle impact ratchet on sale but it's expensive. Never thought to use my impact driver on these. SOO for the really stuck ones, I'll use the Bauer corded 1/2 inch impact wrench with something like 1000 ft/lbs of break away torque. They have a 25% off sale which makes it only like $60!! Which is insane!
Impact drivers arent really meant for this but the more powerful ones could come in handy when in a pinch for sure.
Read the fine print on that 25% no bauer or hercules are included in that deal
Dude you can do the buy one starter kit with the 6ah & 4AH and you can get one of the Ridgid mid torque right now for far less than that right angle impact and it’s plenty powerful unless ur looking to break loose Honda crank bolts or work on an 18wheeler comes out to 90$ for the tool alone an 90 for the starter kit but I’d just buy it and return the starter kit (ppl call it hacking the deal) and if u do that u got the mid torque for under a bill…just figured I’d wish someone would’ve told me if I were you oh and to lyk they have the high torque on a bogo too but it’s a lil more expensive but well worth it for the price as Ridgids last octane model high torque was actually even more powerful than the 2767 Milwaukee, however Milwaukees back on top with the 2967 it’s a great tool
@@Jeff-rk8hq I literally did that ridgid deal yesterday lmao. Check out my recent videos. Got the 2tool combo of the hammer drill and impact driver and got the mid torque and grinder free. Also looked at the high torque BOGO as well
@@Jeff-rk8hqdude I already said for the really stuck ones ima use the Bauer. I blew off the right angled Ridgid once I bought that beast!
The hercules is a beast. Dont use at full power to tighten
I haven't tried the others, but i own the Hercules 20v impact driver with 5a battery, which is surprisingly strong when used with 1/2" impact sockets and adapters. Obviously not the right tool for it but it can most certainly remove lug nuts. I use it for pretty much anything a 3/8" gun is suitable for, and of course the typical screws. Because of how it performs, I haven't had the need to get any 3/8 impact. I'm also fortunate in that i live where cars do not rust
In addition to the impact driver, I also own the Gen 2 Hercules High Torque 1/2 impact wrench, and the Dewalt DCF891 Mid Torque 1/2" with the 5a Powerstack. Harbor Freight needs to come out with a stronger 1/2" compact Mid Torque as their current one is somewhat weak
The Gen 2 ultra torque is also quite badass in my opinion.
Go to an old junkyard and try that on those lug nuts if you want a real test
That’s already in the works as well! I have about 3 weeks worth of footage using all my drivers and impact wrenches at the junk yard. Lug nuts axle nuts, caliper bolts and pretty much anything I could try. Just been editing the footage.
That’s what an impact wrench is for lol
@@Jeff-rk8hq that too
😂😂😂
I don’t know men, those lug nuts seem pretty real to me 😅
Dude that 12v skill…👌
Skill is on a roll with their latest lineup!
@@Kevin-mp5of We stand corrected brother. It is spelled Skil. Thank you
The Kobalt 24V 3/8 impact wrench removes lug nuts easily, these are impact drivers, different than an impact wrench.
Yes I know
Expensive
If those are truck tires don't they need closer to 150 to 165 ft lb?
@@stephenshanebeaty yea I do like 150, I can’t remember why I was doing Less in the video
You got a lot of impact drivers.
I tried to remove lug nuts with my impact driver and it can't do it. Sad! I have a Hyper Tough 20 volt brushed and the Skil 12v impact driver. The HT impact wrench of course makes quick work of them.
Yea these were all removing lug nuts that I had properly torqued as well though. There’s bound to be plenty of lug nuts impact drivers can’t remove if they have been on there for a while and got seized up
Kinda surprised the triple hammer had an issue but that's the results.
I was as well. Maybe with the multi volt batteries it would to do it a bit easier
the triple hammer is a good concept, on paper, but, it has a flaw, most impact drivers have 2 hammers spaced apart at 180 degrees, so when hammer #1 hits, it has a longer travel from zero degrees, all the way around to build up that momentum , when hammer #2 hits, it has travelled a full 180 degrees, which means more momentum, harder hits, harder impact, more force, its physics, the triple hammer has 3 hammers, each hammer travelling a shorter distance, smaller revolutions, less travel, less force, weaker impacts... if you can visualize this, you will understand
Wow SKIL are amazing 😮🤠because is only 12v incredible
Hello Kaleb, question Boss. I was just gifted a Milwaukee impact as I wanted to use it to speed up my process for my monthly wheels off detail. Would this be good to use? Also what was the tool you were using to measure the torque of each lug nut? My apologies for my ignorance. Just trying to find out some information. Thanks in advance.
I was using impact drivers to see if they can remove lug nuts but I wouldn’t recommend using them for that regularly. They can do it but an impact wrench is much better suited for it. I was using the quin torque wrench adapter on my breaker bar in this video but you can get some reliable torque wrenches for a better price than this. Thank you for watching!
@@Kaleb_RoSs Thanks for the reply Boss!
so proud of my skil
I am a bit confused as to why you are comparing tools of different voltages? 12/18/24?
Just the impact drivers that I own lol
The Hercules impact driver is an absolute home run. The Flex and the Atomic are still a bit better, but I’ve been able to remove F250 lugs and some rusted nut off rear u-bolts with the Hercules.
Yea, I have limited use with the Hercules and I judged it a little too soon in my initial review video of it. The 2.0 that comes with it holds it back a lot. But with the 4ah extreme it’s a beast
I would still go with the Milwakee.
@@mg8718 I have all Milwaukee at work but that’s not saying they don’t have a lot of problems.
They are weak impact guns.
@@mg8718 the Flex, Hercules and Milwaukee are all comparable in terms of power. I literally have a video about it coming out soon. They each excel in different applications. AND the flex has a LIFETIMES warranty while the Milwaukee and Hercules don’t. The Hercules is only $70 bare tool and the Milwaukee has the platform of all the other tools they have accessible
I wanna see witch gun can remove rusty lugs that have been on for some time.taking the same lug on and off with heat it up some,and make it easier.lol
@@BenFranklin-k9b yea I’m trying to make a rig or something. I take them out to the junk yard as well
No DeWalt? DeWalt has been kicking ass and taking names lately.
Got some dewalts but they’re on the operating table
And I agree. As far as impacts go they have been making some badass upgrades
Hercules impact driver destroys all the Dewalt impact drivers in many different tests"
@@jacobsebastien3910 I was referring mainly to impact wrenches though. Not me personally but from what seen most other channels showcase
No Dewalt?
My dewalt is on the operating table being turned into a dewalt “freak”
your missing the point here. most lug nuts are over tightened by air impact wrenches, then a torque wrench after, goes click click. i take wheels off everyday for my job, and need a breaker bar on stand by. as my air took is crap.
I’m not missing any point lol. I’m not telling people that impact drivers are the right tool for the job. I’ve ran into plenty of lugs that were over tightened and bent my 4way or my breaker bar by trying to get them off by hand as well
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You missed the RIDGID lol. On a serious note thanks for the comparison video! I took the RIDGID 4 mode impact and converted it to a 1/2" impact wrench using a Milwaukee anvil
Here's it removing lug nuts at 100ft lbs
ruclips.net/video/wcTF-ONyQuk/видео.html
Yea the ridgid 4 mode is a BEAST. Sadly I only had it for a few days though.
@Kaleb_RoSs sorry to hear about that. There are some good deals on ebay. Got mine a month ago for 50!
Lol aren't you suppose to use a impact WRENCH and not an impact DRIVER?
Correct, just seeing if the drivers COULD do it
@@Kaleb_RoSs Ah I see, lol I made the mistake of buying the impact driver for lug nuts... Now I'm stuck with the driver instead of a wrench LOL
@@MeepMeep88 well depending what driver do you have? I have a video coming out soon on how to make your impact drive a hybrid of a wrench and a driver just like how Bosch has their Bosch Freak impact driver/wrench
@@Kaleb_RoSs I got the M12 FUEL 12V Impact Driver.
And now I have the impact wrench 3/8 stubby.
@@MeepMeep88 gotcha, nvm then. I have the 3/8 stubby as well. Use it everyday at work and love it!