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Old 11-21-2019, 10:08 AM   #8
Nick M3
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I use the full torque Dewalt, which is 700ft-lbs. sustained, 1,200ft-lbs. breakaway. It’s also pretty great for large scale things. I use a low power 3/8” dewalt impact for most small stuff. (It’s compact and light, but is just on the edge of powerful enough for wheels - 99% of the time, it’ll break wheel lugs that have been torqued properly.)

I do, however, use the 12v Makita ratcheting wrench. It’s life changing. Do NOT buy the “upgraded” fuel version. The massive weight and size and marginal increase in torque are 1,000% not worth it.

Edit: While we are talking about useful tools, these Sunex u-joints are also life changing: https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-2300-Un.../dp/B000LQEV9Y
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