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How good is this RIDgid impact wrench?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by helpmeout, Mar 3, 2019.

  1. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:49 AM
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    helpmeout

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    I’ve got the Milwaukee Impact with way more torque than this, it doesn’t break the seal on my lugs unfortunately. Air tools...
     
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    RLHULK Too many gamma rays in all that BBQ smoke.

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    Yes it will remove the lug nuts on your vehicle, run time will determine how many lug nuts in a day you remove lol

    Tip, get at least the 4 amp hour batteries.
     
  4. Mar 3, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    RLHULK Too many gamma rays in all that BBQ smoke.

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    Interesting, we have shops that buy those and run them all day.
     
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    If you can’t break your lug nuts loose with the Milwaukee job your lug nuts are waaaaay to tight. Can easily do all the lugs off on several cars. You shouldn’t use it to tighten them back down. There is a torque spec on lug nuts. You’ll get stuck on the side of the road unable to get your wheel off.
     
  6. Mar 3, 2019 at 7:08 AM
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    What’s the ft./lbs. spec? discount tire is the only one messing with my lugs and my Milwaukee doesn’t remove them from Jeep or tundra, but the wife’s mazda who doesn’t go to discount, it will remove those...
     
  7. Mar 3, 2019 at 7:11 AM
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    Our mechanics use Dewalt 20vmax brushless 1/2” in the shop all day working on heavy equipment and triaxles. You should never use an impact on lugs. But it’s a great tool to have regardless
     
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    I have that Ridgid impact wrench and I've used it on suspension upgrades for several vehicles and for other general use (remove lugs, etc). It's an impressive tool, and takes a beating. It has never caused me to break out the air impact wrench.

    The battery lasts quite a while...certainly long enough for a bunch of tire rotations, plus some.
     
  9. Mar 3, 2019 at 7:16 AM
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    I've got the Milwaukee and it easily breaks the lugs loose. I have a 5ah and 12ah batteries. The 12ah isn't necessary tho, the 5 is plenty. The 12 is mainly for the leaf blower.
    I ended up selling my big compressor cause I never used it anymore. :thumbsup:
     
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  10. Mar 3, 2019 at 7:17 AM
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    I love the Rigid line of tools. I also have this impact and it is more than enough to remove lug nuts. Make sure you have the bigger 4 or 5 amh battery. In addition to the photos ive attached i also have a couple of hybrid style fans.

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  12. Mar 3, 2019 at 7:31 AM
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    I know milwaukee is a good tool brand but they are expensive as heck and I don't need no fancy name branded tool if the ridgid can do it because the ridgid is also a good brand. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...tery-and-Charger-2663-20-48-59-1850/306639244 milwaukee also said they do up to 450 ft/lbs so I don't get the difference between the milwaukee and the ridgid one. I get it that the one I showed doesn't include battery or the charger kit but its still cheaper then the milwaukee if it is.
     
  13. Mar 3, 2019 at 7:41 AM
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    Yes, I love the ridgid line. I have air tools that hardly get used anymore. My ridgid does remove my lugs with ease.
     
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    I have the Ridgid impact. It works well for basic home jobber stuff. It has no problem breaking loose lug nuts.
     
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    I have that one. It works fine on lugs. Thing was a lifesaver for bumper removals and installs.
     
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    You're looking at the wrong Milwaukee. The one I have(2863)has 1400ft-lbs of torque. It easily breaks loose the 36mm nut on my sandrails IRS that gets torqued to 300 pounds!
     
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    I have the kobalt one and the Milwaukee... both will knock the lugs loose on any vehicle I have. I got the kobalt as a gift and for the price it work excellent. I don’t use them to tighten the lugs.
     
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    I used my dewalt impact, the older 18v style to remove the fan clutch nut off an old 97 ram POS i used to have. If it can remove that i know it can do some lug nuts easily.
     
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    wow $300 for a tool? I wish I had a need $300 tool to do only one thing or the money to waste for a $300 tool. I mean I can buy it but its not on my list of importance to spend if the ridgid can do it. I don't need wifi controls and I definitely wouldn't need to break anything that has 1400 ft-lbs. Most nuts on cars aren't more then 450ft/lb. Like I said as long as the ridgid does what it needs to do I am more then happy to buy the ridgid but I know the milwaukee that you listed is for heavy duty work which I wouldn't do so it wouldn't fit me personally because like I said I will only be using it to remove some lug nuts and if I can perform some other duty on my car it will be for that.
     
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    Buy once, cry once. I don't consider paying for quality a waste, but to each his own. I use it for more than one thing. :laugh: I do a lot of suspension work. :thumbsup: If the Rigid works for you then that's what you should get. Good luck. ;)
     
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    Did they have the lifetime warranty for this also? Just purchased these not to long ago https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...H=REC-_-undefined-_-305658528-_-301853891-_-N
    and very happy with them, I do belive the batteries are the same but will have to check.
    Still have a lot of air impacts but @ $150 it would be nice to have if the batteries are the same.
     
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    All ridged power tools including batteries and chargers have the life time service agreement you need to register them on ridgids website, you have 90 days from the date of purchase to register the tools.
     
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    I don't know this means. 3-Year Limited Warranty Lifetime Service Agreement with Registration. So you get 3 years and if you register you get lifetime? Confusing because I saw this on the homedepot website.
     
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    Yep I did register them on line and can't wait for the day one of my batteries shit's the bed.
     
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    Love my Ridgid tools. I upgraded from my old Dewalts a couple years ago and did a ton of research before going with Ridgid. Worth it. Also just to note mine get used almost daily around the ranch, they aren't just toolbox decorations.
     
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    Ridgid tools are good for a diyer, if you are running a shop, I personally would run the Milwaukee as they have more torque. At work, I run all Milwaukee.
     
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    I would respectfully disagree. When Milwaukee had a ton of problems with their new M18 line I know a tractor shop and a couple shade tree guys that started using Ridgid. They beat the crap out of them and they just keep running. That was one of the reasons I went with them after watching how well they did. I honestly just think people look at them as a DIY tool because they aren't one of the big expensive brands but they hold up just as well in my opinion after watching them for about 4 years now and using them my own around the ranch. Im not knocking Milwaukee as they are also obviously a good brand I just don't think people give Ridgid the credit they are due.
     
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