Looks good to me. I wrestle caliper bracket bolts with a breaker bar most of the time because of limited access preventing a full size impact gun from being used.
@@kamehamehaX300 just because you think you know all going through your little apprenticeship doesn't mean shit grow up quit arguing and just use what makes UR JOB BETTER like you said your an amature trying to prove a useless point 👌
3/8 has more power than the 1/2 1/2 does not make much sense unless you're intending to replace/not buy the 2962-20 or previous gen high torque impact. You can usually still fit an adapter on this if you need 1/2" in tight spaces, and the added weight of the adapter probably adds even more torque. I mostly use this for harmonic balancers in subaru's.
@@egozttb72That’s a hard and fast rule. Sometimes extensions, deep wells and extended anvils give you more wallop, especially the former, if you can ever snag the extended anvil always do it. They pack better beans because of the anvil mass and they fit into wheel wells better.
You'd be surprised by that thing being far further than 250lb because of corrosion etc. Sometimes it takes some serious gut strength to loosen bolts like those.
I bought one thinking I needed it for a suspension job. Im just a DIY guy and honestly didnt know what I was getting into. That was like 5 years ago and I love that damn thing. I was also a military contractor working on AAVP7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles. The two biggest bolts we had were 3/4" and 15/16" and that thing did ALOT of work. I bought the 3/8" drive version and I've wondered if the 1/2" is "better". The 3/8" version can obviously get you into tighter areas but I would think the 1/2" would be a little more powerful. I could be wrong so I would think you either get access or strength, depending on which one you get. I will say this though, the "impact" feature has saved my butt a couple times before. This is my first impact so theres some situations where I didn't think this would work. One scenario is trying to replace the terminal of a car battery cable. Imagine the positive cable of a car battery. You have the battery terminal, then the cable terminal connector that attaches to the battery terminal, and then that positive cable goes to varios components. If you remove that cable off the battery, you can't just pull that cable out because it's attached to other stuff. I had to replace that terminal of the cable because it wasnt squeezing the battery terminal enough. The terminal connector was held on via a 10mm nut squeezing a clamp which wraps around the cable. I could not break that damn nut to save my life. I was about to give up when I thought about using this impact. I grabbed it, attached it, squeezed the trigger and it unzipped that nut like nothing. The hammer feature built-into this thing is money. This tool is worth it's weight in gold.
I bought the 3/8 because it makes more torque on the very top end over the 1/2. It’s been scientifically tested by TTC. I love the thing, it’s incredible. I put an XC6.0 on it and it does what I ask it to do.
Everyone references that video, but would you rather want more initial torque, or torque after you've held it on the bolt for 10 seconds. Initial torque makes more sense.
This is one of my go to tool for brakes and calipers. Easier to move and fit in to take out these type of bolts. One of my favorite tools if doing suspension or engine bay bolts
Disagree w this in 1/2 over 3/8. I feel like i can fit 3/8 sockets more places, and this thing isnt kicking like a half inch anyway. I think ttc showed that 3/8 hits harder out the gate too. This thing has saved my ass tho. Paid for itself many times.
In my humble opinion i prefer my capri tools flexible air right angle impact over the Milwaukee electric. Now I've just borrowed the Milwaukee never owned it but i just never felt a reason over the air version
I still found a use for it getting to hard to reach floor auger bearings and hangers on 52’ feed trailers. Buying the 3/8 was my mistake overall for sure.
If you want one for just power, your best option would be the cobalt 24 V. If you want to know more about it watch torque test channels video. It is a very impressive tool.
Did you have a bad experience with a cobalt tool? I haven’t had any break on me yet, but my favorite thing about their tools is the price for what you get.
Cobalt has surprised me more than once. Their circular saw was the only one that you could truly get to perfect 90* because it could go a little past that. All the big brands were supposed to stop at 90 but always came up slightly short and you couldn't go any further to compensate. That and their measuring tapes. Bought a magnetic auto-locking tape once and everytime it gets worn out I take it back and exchange it, no questions. Haven't paid for one in 4 years.
My 1/2 milwaukee right angle impact broke caliper bolts free that were rusted to no end in Canada on a decade old caravan which drove on super salty winter roads with only a 2.0ah m12 battery. But yes I totally agree if being a mechanic is your profession put the high output on it.
So the 1/2inch Milwaukee right angle comes in M12 or is that a typo? I thought M12 would be for 3/8 and M18 for 1/2? Please clarify-- Thanks, sounds like the 1/2inch is the one to buy.
@@YOUZTUBE2000 not a typo in m12 right angle impact you have 3/8 and 1/2 for anvil sizes. Both are super handy because the 3/8 is great for smaller sockets in tight spots like caliper bolts. But the 1/2 can take way bigger sockets great for suspension bolts
it's a great tool but given the numbers i'll take the ridgid brushless when it dies for an extra 50 ft lbs. was kinda bummed ridgid released there's not too long after i got this. Love the auto feature I used it in my water heater maintenance video and with tires going on and off
The M12 HO batteries only come in 2.5 and 5.0 AH sizes. But the M12 6 AH battery works just as well as the 5.0 HO. The power boost each gives the tools over say a 2.0 or 3.0 is about the same.
I use the 3/8 version with a 4.0 battery and can break bracket bolts free I use mine with mid 6 point impact sockets. Don’t think it can do gm brakes though would need the 5.0 or 6.0 for sure
Not sure I agree on the 1/2” part. It works great on most 3/8” applications. Use a 1/2” air right angle putting out 400+ ft lbs for the bigger stuff. I get that a 1/2” socket adds weight, but if you are using a right angle, it’s often accompanied by a stubby socket. All that being said, I mostly use it on caliper bolts so maybe it does make enough of a difference even with stubby sockets. 🤷♂️
Yeah 3/8 is enough in opinion for whatyou can use it on. Most days for me the thing is a real pos, but it’s nice when it works in 1 out of the 100 applications. The head is too bulky for most jobs.
@@Enrightauto no not "🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️" you're straight up wrong, go watch torque test channel, they have an insanely accurate test rig, the 3/8 puts out like 30 more ft/lbs, don't be telling people do buy inferior products
@@Enrightauto no, you should, also project farms proved the 3/8 has more power too, they're both rated the same, the 1/2 has more instant torque but the 3/8 has higher peak numbers and given that the tool is designed to fit in tight spaces anyway I'd buy a set of 3/8 impact sockets and buy the 3/8 RA and not the 1/2
I like mine a lot, I use it Alaways to take off and on my steel skid plates on my 4runner or anything that I need to reach out with just one arm to work on. Of course it’s not a power house but it’s better than a ratchet most of the time
Just tried it on some caliper bracket bolts. Doest break em loose. And definitely shouldn't use it as a breaker bar first. Cars are very rusty here tho. It's ok.
@@EnrightautoI can give you many reasons. It will work in much narrower places. It can apply way more torque. It's way cheaper. It doesn't need a battery.
@@Enrightauto Not sure if I'm reading you correctly but I detect some condescension toward diy'ers. I'm pretty sure the great majority of your viewers are not professional mechanics.
I use this in 3/8” to tear down the suspension of jeeps and trucks daily. Love it. Used mine for 4 years on hundreds if not thousands of trucks. Finally broke it and just got it warranted.
@@Danielxperez14tekton, Capri and sunex are all great options. I’ve only warranted with tekton and capri, both have incredibly fast and easy warranty processes. Tekton gives 10% cash back rewards.
Just buy a right angle impact wrench extension. It lets you use your impact like an even smaller stubby impact with even more torque. Plus its cheaper.
I don’t know about the 1/2” vs 3/8” but I got the 3/8” because the head was slightly smaller. I wouldn’t use it on anything that I wouldn’t use the stubby on.
If you watch the video again and see the bracket move you will notice they are already loose. These build up with rust on the threads and run out tight
@@Enrightauto Don’t worry, he wasn’t actually wondering. He just wants people to know he takes longer to do everything. People that always bring up breaking the bolts free first as if it is a religion are the same guys that will grab a ratchet to break the bolts, exhale as if work was done, gently put back in the ocd organized drawer, then grab the electric tool. Remember if it doesn’t take longer than you’re not a real or honest mechanic you’re a hack.
@@Enrightauto ok maybe for these specific bolts. But your argument for why its needs to be a 1/2 in. and if its any good etc. 99% of users aren’t running into rusted bolts and thats what impacts are made for. If people used tools properly they would be extremely useful.. for what they are good for. Not what you want them to be good for
@@lucascoxe1481 sorry wrong video I thought this was the ratchet video not the impact video The 1/2” is for more power transfer through the anvil and the socket. Much better overall And the statement that 99% of people aren’t running into rust is false
The people that complain about them are the same people that try and use it as an electric ratchet and try to use the ratchets as impacts. Nobody with any sense would listen to them.
@@alexandergunaka666 i didn’t call it an electric ratchet, any power tool is going to have vibration. My small snap on 3/8 impact broke trying to take of lugnuts do the the vibration and it not being able to handle high torque and vibrating to much.
@@MclarenF1997 So if it’s always going to vibrate then what’s the point. I bet it did I wouldn’t be taking off lugnuts with a 3/8 anything. Operator error.
@@MclarenF1997I always break lugs loose with a breaker bar. Lugs are the most serviced fasteners on any vehicle. All that impacting definitely causes wear on the fasteners, especially if they have those shitty stainless caps on them.
I bought the 3/8+ 1/2 at thr same time a few months back, haven't tried them yet. Also just got the 2869 extended anvil 1". I really like my 2868 so I'm assuming the ex-anvil will ge great, had the 2869 maybe a month or so, haven't put a battery on it yet, have some forge 6s and a couple unused 12ah , think I'll wait to try it till I get some FORGE 12AH. But they look great in my drawers lol so it's a win either way
Of all my Milwaukee tools I’m not saying it’s bad, It’s just the least impressive I have. lol except for castle nut bolts. For whatever reason it zaps them off with not a problem even big 1 1/2 nuts.
More power transfer for 1/2” and bigger sockets as well for 1/2” I’ve found the battery is the biggest differentiator for sure. But I do love the sets that go to 27mm in 3/8” they are awesome. My Astro nano sets have so many sockets
@@Enrightauto I love the nanos. I got the HD variant. Those on this thing is so tiny. Good point on the extra oomph. I was torn, 3/8 seems to work in most scenarios I've found. But, there will def be "the one I couldn't get"
@@OscyJack- yea 100% the 1/2” is the same. Everyone keeps asking for it in 18v which I think could be ok. I wish they would just beef up the motor in this one and make a beastly 12v battery for the size aspect. I think 300ft lbs would be perfect
@@Enrightauto The whole point of an impact is to speed up the process and you're not even doing that by using the tool correctly. You can still use "impact blows" on the bolt as it's backing out and already broken loose.
I could get that out faster with my 1/2 long flex and 3/8 air ratchet. I've been doing it that way since I started my apprenticeship in the mid '90s. TruStory
Looks good to me. I wrestle caliper bracket bolts with a breaker bar most of the time because of limited access preventing a full size impact gun from being used.
Ratcheting wrench for me haha works great
Step back and use an extension. I’m an amateur and ik that
@@kamehamehaX30090% of the time 1/2 drive impact with universal joint
@@rYan-qo9si you’re saying that’s a good solution 90% of the time?
@@kamehamehaX300 just because you think you know all going through your little apprenticeship doesn't mean shit grow up quit arguing and just use what makes UR JOB BETTER like you said your an amature trying to prove a useless point 👌
You Definitely need this in the 1/2 , I also feel as if the 3/8 of this tool doesn’t do it any justice.
3/8 has more power than the 1/2
1/2 does not make much sense unless you're intending to replace/not buy the 2962-20 or previous gen high torque impact. You can usually still fit an adapter on this if you need 1/2" in tight spaces, and the added weight of the adapter probably adds even more torque. I mostly use this for harmonic balancers in subaru's.
@@Bob-ew5uladapters and extentions reduce torque on impacts.
@@egozttb72That’s a hard and fast rule. Sometimes extensions, deep wells and extended anvils give you more wallop, especially the former, if you can ever snag the extended anvil always do it.
They pack better beans because of the anvil mass and they fit into wheel wells better.
Actually torque test Channel found out that the 3/8 actually hits a little harder @@Bob-ew5ul
Why 1/2 in … it says 220ftlbs on both
I still love my breaker bar and ratchet. It just reminds me of the times of working on the cars with my dad.
Aw
Your dad would probably tell you if there’s a faster easier way then what are you doing
Do you put penetrant spray of a couple drops of oil a few hours before?
Your probably not a flat rate technician then
@@bradmacgregor8722 You're probably not an English teacher.
No mystery here. It has max torque of 250lbs. Anything in that range is its working window
You'd be surprised by that thing being far further than 250lb because of corrosion etc. Sometimes it takes some serious gut strength to loosen bolts like those.
The right angle has 220 ft lbs. the m12 stubby & m18 compact are 250 ft lbs.
Underrated
Hurt my soul when I couldn’t even take an oil pan drain bolt off with it
You don’t live where there is rust and it shows
I bought one thinking I needed it for a suspension job. Im just a DIY guy and honestly didnt know what I was getting into. That was like 5 years ago and I love that damn thing. I was also a military contractor working on AAVP7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles. The two biggest bolts we had were 3/4" and 15/16" and that thing did ALOT of work. I bought the 3/8" drive version and I've wondered if the 1/2" is "better". The 3/8" version can obviously get you into tighter areas but I would think the 1/2" would be a little more powerful. I could be wrong so I would think you either get access or strength, depending on which one you get. I will say this though, the "impact" feature has saved my butt a couple times before. This is my first impact so theres some situations where I didn't think this would work. One scenario is trying to replace the terminal of a car battery cable. Imagine the positive cable of a car battery. You have the battery terminal, then the cable terminal connector that attaches to the battery terminal, and then that positive cable goes to varios components. If you remove that cable off the battery, you can't just pull that cable out because it's attached to other stuff. I had to replace that terminal of the cable because it wasnt squeezing the battery terminal enough. The terminal connector was held on via a 10mm nut squeezing a clamp which wraps around the cable. I could not break that damn nut to save my life. I was about to give up when I thought about using this impact. I grabbed it, attached it, squeezed the trigger and it unzipped that nut like nothing. The hammer feature built-into this thing is money. This tool is worth it's weight in gold.
I bought the 3/8 because it makes more torque on the very top end over the 1/2. It’s been scientifically tested by TTC. I love the thing, it’s incredible. I put an XC6.0 on it and it does what I ask it to do.
Correct
Everyone references that video, but would you rather want more initial torque, or torque after you've held it on the bolt for 10 seconds. Initial torque makes more sense.
@ I live in New England, up north. I have to hold it down. It’s not a choice.
Put a 5.0 on it it'll do better
This is one of my go to tool for brakes and calipers. Easier to move and fit in to take out these type of bolts. One of my favorite tools if doing suspension or engine bay bolts
Disagree w this in 1/2 over 3/8. I feel like i can fit 3/8 sockets more places, and this thing isnt kicking like a half inch anyway. I think ttc showed that 3/8 hits harder out the gate too. This thing has saved my ass tho. Paid for itself many times.
They actually tested them side by side and the 3/8 was more powerful. You’re correct.
It looks like it gets the job done to me. I need one of those
This tool needs an update to match the 2nd gen stubby at 500+ and it would cover 90% of the bolts/nuts you touch
Don’t think it’s going to happen but I could be wrong
In my humble opinion i prefer my capri tools flexible air right angle impact over the Milwaukee electric. Now I've just borrowed the Milwaukee never owned it but i just never felt a reason over the air version
I’ve got the Capri palm impact and right angle they aren’t bad either
Paired with a swivel impact you can get in to most areas
I have one and I love it. Perfect for truck brakes and some suspension.
Taking care of business every day good job ✌️😻thanks
I still found a use for it getting to hard to reach floor auger bearings and hangers on 52’ feed trailers. Buying the 3/8 was my mistake overall for sure.
If you want one for just power, your best option would be the cobalt 24 V. If you want to know more about it watch torque test channels video. It is a very impressive tool.
Not a fan of kobalt stuff
Did you have a bad experience with a cobalt tool? I haven’t had any break on me yet, but my favorite thing about their tools is the price for what you get.
Get the RIDGID RIGHT ANGLE IMPACT WRENCH 1/2 and RUN the 3 amp OCTANE battery
Cobalt has surprised me more than once. Their circular saw was the only one that you could truly get to perfect 90* because it could go a little past that. All the big brands were supposed to stop at 90 but always came up slightly short and you couldn't go any further to compensate.
That and their measuring tapes. Bought a magnetic auto-locking tape once and everytime it gets worn out I take it back and exchange it, no questions. Haven't paid for one in 4 years.
@@Stover6996 shit that pays for itself is always good.
I need the stubby 2.0’s motor thrown in this now
My 1/2 milwaukee right angle impact broke caliper bolts free that were rusted to no end in Canada on a decade old caravan which drove on super salty winter roads with only a 2.0ah m12 battery. But yes I totally agree if being a mechanic is your profession put the high output on it.
So the 1/2inch Milwaukee right angle comes in M12 or is that a typo? I thought M12 would be for 3/8 and M18 for 1/2? Please clarify-- Thanks, sounds like the 1/2inch is the one to buy.
@@YOUZTUBE2000 not a typo in m12 right angle impact you have 3/8 and 1/2 for anvil sizes. Both are super handy because the 3/8 is great for smaller sockets in tight spots like caliper bolts. But the 1/2 can take way bigger sockets great for suspension bolts
Thanks- good to know. I didn’t realize the 3/8 and 1/2 were only M12.
it's a great tool but given the numbers i'll take the ridgid brushless when it dies for an extra 50 ft lbs. was kinda bummed ridgid released there's not too long after i got this. Love the auto feature I used it in my water heater maintenance video and with tires going on and off
Have that one, still love it after 6 years
I specifically use mine on 57ft dry van trailer air bags
Hard to reach top mounting nuts 1 1/8in
Nice!
I use my ridgid for the same shit. Just having a right angle impact helps so much for the tight spaces. 👍
I use mine in 3/8... great for front of engine work like water pumps and stuff.
Yea I used mine with a 3ah and it struggled on a rusted caliper bolt but once I sprayed the rest with PB blaster they all came off easy
How do you like those Capri impact sockets? I have tools galore at work, but was thinking about their complete 3/8 impact set for home.
They are fantastic! These are the ones I use the most amzn.to/3TV02LH
Get the shallow/mid/deep set with the aluminum tray.
You will appreciate it when you go to do a am old Subaru timing belt and you have to get the crank pulley off. Worked like a charm
For me
Theres a high out put 6? I thought it only came in 2.5 and 5.5
The M12 HO batteries only come in 2.5 and 5.0 AH sizes. But the M12 6 AH battery works just as well as the 5.0 HO. The power boost each gives the tools over say a 2.0 or 3.0 is about the same.
I use the 3/8 version with a 4.0 battery and can break bracket bolts free I use mine with mid 6 point impact sockets. Don’t think it can do gm brakes though would need the 5.0 or 6.0 for sure
The 1/2 with the 6.0 battery is way. Love mine,it's a great tool with very high performance
Not sure I agree on the 1/2” part. It works great on most 3/8” applications. Use a 1/2” air right angle putting out 400+ ft lbs for the bigger stuff. I get that a 1/2” socket adds weight, but if you are using a right angle, it’s often accompanied by a stubby socket. All that being said, I mostly use it on caliper bolts so maybe it does make enough of a difference even with stubby sockets. 🤷♂️
Yeah 3/8 is enough in opinion for whatyou can use it on. Most days for me the thing is a real pos, but it’s nice when it works in 1 out of the 100 applications. The head is too bulky for most jobs.
The 3/8 puts out more torque as proven by torque test channel, as long as you use 3/8 impact sockets
🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@Enrightauto no not "🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️" you're straight up wrong, go watch torque test channel, they have an insanely accurate test rig, the 3/8 puts out like 30 more ft/lbs, don't be telling people do buy inferior products
@@buttadog5073 🥴🥴 sheeple people. You should really do some research.
@@Enrightauto no, you should, also project farms proved the 3/8 has more power too, they're both rated the same, the 1/2 has more instant torque but the 3/8 has higher peak numbers and given that the tool is designed to fit in tight spaces anyway I'd buy a set of 3/8 impact sockets and buy the 3/8 RA and not the 1/2
@@buttadog5073 bahahahahahaha project farm. Ok bud thanks 😂😂😂😂 now I know what I’m dealing with. Move on
I love the that thing use it all the time works great
I love mine, it's an amazing tool
Best tool to have when doing brakes
I bought one 2 years ago. I've never used it. I'm addicted to tools
I like mine a lot, I use it Alaways to take off and on my steel skid plates on my 4runner or anything that I need to reach out with just one arm to work on. Of course it’s not a power house but it’s better than a ratchet most of the time
Capri sockets ??? Nice.
Yes they have even fantastic
I have the Kobalt right angle impact. I think it tested at about the same torque as the Milwaukee
I'm just trying to learn about tools in general 😊❤
I use thing a lot on my car, very useful!!
Mine is 1/2 inch and it stays with a 5.0HO
It’s pretty good in that combo
HO 6.0? 🤔
Now i wanna see it do a late model vw group caliper bolt. They sometimes start bending my 4 foot breaker bar
Just tried it on some caliper bracket bolts. Doest break em loose. And definitely shouldn't use it as a breaker bar first. Cars are very rusty here tho. It's ok.
1/2” or 3/8”? What battery?
@Enrightauto 1/2 with the 4.0
I would agree with a ½ drive version. I have one myself and it kicks ass.
The medium one is disappointing, had the head come loose, the drive quit turning & the ratchet wear out & i don't use it for work
My question is... How about if you use a breaker bar? You have plenty space to work with.
There is 0 reason to use a breaker bar. That’s highly inefficient. It’s the difference of a diy’er and someone who does this for a living
@@EnrightautoI can give you many reasons. It will work in much narrower places. It can apply way more torque. It's way cheaper. It doesn't need a battery.
@@francoisloriot2674 yup perfect for diy’ers
@@Enrightauto Not sure if I'm reading you correctly but I detect some condescension toward diy'ers. I'm pretty sure the great majority of your viewers are not professional mechanics.
@@francoisloriot2674 I have no clue what you are talking about.
Also you have absolutely 0 clue who my followers are.
Dude that loctite is the same reason most GM vehicles have cross threaded lug nuts
i have a 3/8 version and use knockoff 6ah ebay batteries. This thig eats. It does things i do not expect.
I have the 1/2 in and love it
I use this in 3/8” to tear down the suspension of jeeps and trucks daily. Love it. Used mine for 4 years on hundreds if not thousands of trucks. Finally broke it and just got it warranted.
what sockets were you using and do you reccomend the sunex master impact socket set?
Sunex are great sockets. I usually am using snap on
@@Enrightauto thanks, and yea snap on is above my budget, i just need a good starter set
@@Danielxperez14tekton, Capri and sunex are all great options. I’ve only warranted with tekton and capri, both have incredibly fast and easy warranty processes.
Tekton gives 10% cash back rewards.
Were you using Capri impact sockets?
Actually you should use the Ho 5ah or the Ho 4ah the 4ah has a higher amp discharge rate than the 6ah
Just buy a right angle impact wrench extension. It lets you use your impact like an even smaller stubby impact with even more torque. Plus its cheaper.
🤦♂️
Looks to me like a left angle impact
I agree
@@Enrightauto 😆
What’s the difference in the right angle and the insider?
Right angle is an impact. Insider is a ratchet
@@Enrightauto thanks so much, love your content btw
@@calebhazelwood8716 no problem and thank you for the support!
Just bought one yesterday to install my front & rear shocks shyt better be worth the 300$ 😂
I don’t know about the 1/2” vs 3/8” but I got the 3/8” because the head was slightly smaller. I wouldn’t use it on anything that I wouldn’t use the stubby on.
How hard is it to use it to break the nut loose first manually then use the power to zip it off?
Pretty hard when your finger is on the trigger
If you watch the video again and see the bracket move you will notice they are already loose. These build up with rust on the threads and run out tight
@@Enrightauto Don’t worry, he wasn’t actually wondering. He just wants people to know he takes longer to do everything. People that always bring up breaking the bolts free first as if it is a religion are the same guys that will grab a ratchet to break the bolts, exhale as if work was done, gently put back in the ocd organized drawer, then grab the electric tool. Remember if it doesn’t take longer than you’re not a real or honest mechanic you’re a hack.
@@Enrightauto ok maybe for these specific bolts. But your argument for why its needs to be a 1/2 in. and if its any good etc. 99% of users aren’t running into rusted bolts and thats what impacts are made for. If people used tools properly they would be extremely useful.. for what they are good for. Not what you want them to be good for
@@lucascoxe1481 sorry wrong video I thought this was the ratchet video not the impact video
The 1/2” is for more power transfer through the anvil and the socket. Much better overall
And the statement that 99% of people aren’t running into rust is false
Nice combo I use the same setup
So you said a stubby won’t fit?
🙄🙄🤦♂️🤦♂️
what are you guys going to do when the electricity is gone
Well it’s not going anywhere but if it does I’ll use hand tools like I did when I started. Can’t use air tools either
I use DeWalt....should I ge the DeWalt version of this? (1/2 in = High Output Battery)?
Mercedes does not require any loctite. not even anti-seize. just make sure the bolt is clean
This thing is perfect for a race car that has suspension adjustment every hour or so
Controversial why?
Those capri sockets tho!
Yes they have been fantastic
That tool isn’t needed there obviously but that’s fine. I recommend this tool in pneumatic. Only way to get the torque imho
The point is to just show it in action. Having this in air isn’t any more powerful I own them in air
Do you like long neck instead of short neck?
There is only a long version of the right angle impact. This is not a ratchet
The people that complain about them are the same people that try and use it as an electric ratchet and try to use the ratchets as impacts. Nobody with any sense would listen to them.
True 😂
Id break the bolt loose first with a breaker bar and the spin it out, all that vibration is going to cause premature damage.
It’s not an electric ratchet it’s an impact. It’s going to have vibration.
@@alexandergunaka666 i didn’t call it an electric ratchet, any power tool is going to have vibration. My small snap on 3/8 impact broke trying to take of lugnuts do the the vibration and it not being able to handle high torque and vibrating to much.
@@MclarenF1997 So if it’s always going to vibrate then what’s the point. I bet it did I wouldn’t be taking off lugnuts with a 3/8 anything. Operator error.
@@MclarenF1997I always break lugs loose with a breaker bar. Lugs are the most serviced fasteners on any vehicle. All that impacting definitely causes wear on the fasteners, especially if they have those shitty stainless caps on them.
Remember when gm did TORX for those. Made me wanna quit wrenching
Hahahajajajajajajaja I normally used the 1/2 inch impact for that and is so good.
My stubby 3/8 can’t break that bolt loose with a full battery. I got ripped off with mine
Impressive
I bought the 3/8+ 1/2 at thr same time a few months back, haven't tried them yet. Also just got the 2869 extended anvil 1". I really like my 2868 so I'm assuming the ex-anvil will ge great, had the 2869 maybe a month or so, haven't put a battery on it yet, have some forge 6s and a couple unused 12ah , think I'll wait to try it till I get some FORGE 12AH. But they look great in my drawers lol so it's a win either way
Love mine its great
I let be the 3/8 high speeed ratchet instead of that one cuz it’s way to big won’t fit into tight so spaces
Breaker bar with Milwaukee M12 ratchet works fine.
Awesome
Unfortunately the 6.0 battery is not H.O.
Unfortunately the 6.0 battery is garbage. I’ve had several that won’t charge. I had a few replaced under warranty and had the same issue out the box.
I want milwaukee to make it in a m18 there sister brand rigid has it whats the hold up
Too bulky imo I don’t have much interest. The rigid only has 250 compared to 220 not worth the minimal difference with that much larger of a battery
Snap-on impacts are stronger, and milwaukee is a universal tool idea, both are good.
220 breakaway is great for a right angle style cordless. Idk anyone who’s upset with it really
its perfect for engine work
Capri sockets 👍🏻
They should have made the ratchets with this style trigger
Why not 3/8
What’s the model number on this
Of all my Milwaukee tools I’m not saying it’s bad, It’s just the least impressive I have. lol except for castle nut bolts. For whatever reason it zaps them off with not a problem even big 1 1/2 nuts.
I don't know why there is controversy, you use this where your daily driver impact won't fit.
I'm sold I'm buying one tomorrow
I got it in 3/8 cuz my 3/8 set goes to 27mm, and this thing doesn't have tons of beans on deck for 1/2". Imo.
More power transfer for 1/2” and bigger sockets as well for 1/2” I’ve found the battery is the biggest differentiator for sure. But I do love the sets that go to 27mm in 3/8” they are awesome. My Astro nano sets have so many sockets
@@Enrightauto I love the nanos. I got the HD variant. Those on this thing is so tiny.
Good point on the extra oomph. I was torn, 3/8 seems to work in most scenarios I've found. But, there will def be "the one I couldn't get"
@@OscyJack- yea 100% the 1/2” is the same. Everyone keeps asking for it in 18v which I think could be ok. I wish they would just beef up the motor in this one and make a beastly 12v battery for the size aspect. I think 300ft lbs would be perfect
@@Enrightauto I figured I'd get the 1/2 18 if it ever came out.
@@OscyJack- elaborate
Hope you wasn't about to stand that up on the lift for it to just get knocked down
I Always stand them up 💪💪
Put a impact swivel thats required 90% of the time and swe how it does
Makes no sense to use a ratchet when an impact wrench fits in there just fine. If there's space, I go for a wrench before a ratchet
Need it
You're supposed to break it free first then use the power to back it the rest of the way out.
It’s an impact
@@Enrightauto All you have to do is crank it one swing by hand it would've saved 3 seconds of this video. lol
@@davidhunt9692 it’s an impact! Not a ratchet 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@Enrightauto The whole point of an impact is to speed up the process and you're not even doing that by using the tool correctly. You can still use "impact blows" on the bolt as it's backing out and already broken loose.
@@davidhunt9692 🤦♂️🤦♂️ thanks for letting me know you don’t know the difference between a ratchet and a in impact
I could get that out faster with my 1/2 long flex and 3/8 air ratchet. I've been doing it that way since I started my apprenticeship in the mid '90s. TruStory
fully time mechanic, i have this tool. was of money
those brake rotors look weird
Lol too much rust for ya?
best right angle impact to have ever bin created