This thing is freaking amazing! I've had this for just shy of a year now, and it's one of the best tools I've ever purchased. While I was looking, I kept reading reviews of people who wanted this impact to take off lug nuts to do tire rotations and things of that nature. I personally don't see why you need an impact to take off lug nuts, but to each his own. I wanted to know how it handled suspension bolts, rusted truck bolts. You know, stuff that actually requires some force and work to get off. However, 98% of the reviews were, "takes my lug nuts off easy". For those of you who want to know how this performs on something other than a few lug nuts, this is for you.
I initially purchased this impact for suspension work I was about to do which required me to take off an axle nut. The last time I attempted to take an axle nut it took me 30 minutes of standing on a breaker bar and jumping up and down. I did NOT want to go through that again. So, I bought this. This thing didn't even blink at the axle nut. I had that nut off in a mere two seconds. I was stunned. There has been nothing that this thing hasn't taken right off for me. I usually start out on lowest setting, give a quick pull of trigger, if that doesn't do anything then I moved to middle setting. Then, if that doesn't work, I go to highest setting. Very few times have I even had to go to the highest setting. 80% of the time I've broken nuts/bolts on the middle setting and didn't even need to go to the highest. But, when I have, it's nothing for this impact. Yes, this thing will make quick work of your lug nuts and help speed up your tire rotations. However, if that's your primary purpose, this thing seems waaayy overkill for that job. I would recommend saving a few $$ and get something a little cheaper. However, if you want something that works on those really torqued bolts or rusted nuts, this is the one you want! If I had to give a negative about this impact, it's the size. It is bulky and hard to get in certain areas, but I figured that was going to be the case before I bought it. The battery lasts quite a while as well. I've done a whole job and still had at least two bars left. It really is a great tool. I just used it yesterday to replace two engine mounts, and I thought, "I should really write a review on this". I don't write many.
| Brand | DEWALT |
|---|---|
| Item Length | 17.13 Inches |
| Item Weight | 7.2 Pounds |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Head Style | C Shaped |
| Finish Type | Brushed |
| Item Torque | 700 Foot Pounds |
| Operation Mode | Battery |
| Voltage | 20 Volts |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT |
| Part Number | DCF899P1 |
| Item Weight | 7.2 pounds |
| Item model number | DCF899P1 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | Impact Wrench Kit Only |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Measurement System | Inch |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Warranty Description | 3 year limited warranty |
