Dewalt DCF885 impact driver housing swap

I decided to replace the worn out housing on my impact driver instead of replacing it.. Follow along for a tutorial on how to do it yourself. Fails and all, done in under 20 minutes.

[@TruSciencePro]

I was knelt down on the ground with my impact. When I stood up, I put my weight on the impact while it was standing up vertical and the plastic handle buckled almost in half. Got a new housing for 20 bucks, looks brand new. Thanks for posting. 👊

[@alisie2487]

About to do the same with my husband's impact, it looks rougher than yours!
I'll also be replacing the brushes and soldering a wire back in place.
He was thrilled when I fixed his hammer drill by simply replacing the brushes I can't wait til I'm through with the impact, cheap easy fix for a great tool!

[@gearhead628]

Absolutely a great alternative to buying a new tool! I need to strip my 20v hammer drill next, but life has been pretty busy lol Hope this video helps!

[@PlatinumViperAH]

My dad gave me one that my uncle was going to throw away, it works but the shell is in bad shape and it’s beaten with tape on the grips, I got my new shell today and I’ll try and squeeze some more use out of it

[@CytoplasmicGoo]

I just replaced my 885 I’ve had for about 10 years. Wish I’d seen this video first.

[@fhggug3105]

If you are a mechanic... I'm pretty sure you are very professional!

[@brucemcneice8559]

DO YOU GET THE PLASTIC CASES RIGHT FROM DEWALT? LOOKS LIKE A EASY FIX.GOOD JOB.

[@PaulPaid]

Good job.

[@marte1a256]

I think I need to replace the brushes on my 885, because when I press the trigger it does nothing regardless of the battery. Are all the screws T 10? I should only have to take apart the top right?

[@jester6909]

Good quality

[@mario7mag]

Thanks for the video

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

you could use a #0 robertson to take the screw out without drilling

[@1978punisher]

How you put Milwaukee battery on dewalt

[@TheWhiteMerc_]

That’s not even bad 😂