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Get the 2767 if you can only have one. The 2861 is sometimes underwhelming, esp if you're losing torque from extensions, flip sockets etc.
 

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Well someone's got to be different.
I went with the Mikata 18V LXT® Li-Ion Brushless High Torque 1/2" Impact Wrench Kit for $450.
2 4 ah batteries, charger, bag and has 3 digital torque settings (so you don't snap the jeep lugs off).
Same specs as yours, but I'm a lifelong Mikita user with zero problems ever.
Went big so I could bust off lugs on my motorhome, if needed.


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It's cool indeed but it's M12. I've got one and appreciate it but wouldn't want to rely on it as my sole wrench, or even for the trail.

Also those who don't know should know that you shouldn't fear buying open box on eBay (of course let fb be your guide here) or private party. Milwaukee offers a 5 year warranty and if you don't have a receipt they just go off the date of manufacture built into the serial number (easily decoded by the consumer - they don't try to make it a secret). Even for tools I've purchased new I don't BOTHER to include a receipt if the date code covers me, and they don't care.

Go to Milwaukeetool.com and support -- eservice and they'll pay shipping via FedEx both ways (you'll need to create an account at Milwaukee's page)

Really Milwaukee's warranty is far and away the best in the biz - aside from Ridgid's LSA (Lifetime Service Agreement) which is arguably a scam depending upon who you speak with. At the very least Ridgid's is riddled with exceptions, fine print and gotcha's. Milwaukee is no-nonsense, straightforward 5 years (batteries, OPE and certain measuring tools have different, shorter time periods)
 

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I gave away my air impact wrench.
 

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I’ve got the Dewalt DCF899 20v XR brushless and no complaints. As others have stated, as an all around tool for building your rig any cordless will have it’s limitations due to their girth which is why I also have a Kobalt air impact that I can run off of my 10lb Co2 or portable ARB dual compressor.
 

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If you are actually gonna use it for wrenching and not building a deck, a full-size impact is not going to fit in many places around your Jeep. I’ve got an 8-year old 1/2” impact from Ryobi that I use mainly for lug nuts and it will fit under there to get on control arm bolts and lower shock bolts.

But my favorite tool for wrenching is the battery powered 3/8” ratchet that Milwaukee makes. Last I checked, Milwaukee was the only box-store brand that makes these and they make more mechanic’s tools than the other brands as well. This thing is awesome. Occasionally you will need a breaker bar to get it going first but it saves a ton of time and fits almost everywhere I need it to. Just replaced suspension on a Tacoma a couple of weeks ago and it did everything besides lug nuts. Only needed a breaker bar on control arm bolts and shock mount bolts.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-FUEL-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-3-8-in-Ratchet-Tool-Only-2557-20/302451803?cm_mmc=Shopping|G|Base|D25T|25-9_PORTABLE+POWER|NA|LIA|71700000044155732|58700004615424082|92700040564149235&gclid=CjwKCAjwqLblBRBYEiwAV3pCJv9pSOr6FwoNcNBeSKaIDMFbvb8hqa2845XkrjTZMPH0CTzXH04NxhoCnlMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
That e-ratchet actually sounds more useful than a big impact.

But when I want a wrench to pack along for the trail, I think a common mechanical wrench is my preference. No batteries to go dead. I'm not doing an Indy pit stop out in the boonies. Fast isn't necessary. Just reliable. I had given thought to packing a big E-impact. But I have a truck and a jeep to equip. After a lot of thought, I'm just sticking with standard tools for the emergency tools. I can create a full kit for what a good impact costs.

Now around the garage, a big E-impact may be in my cards.
 

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This very cheap Black and Decker Lithium Re-Chargable provides plenty of torque. Add extension and no other tools needed. Impact seems like over kill for hard top removal.
Think I got it at Lowes.

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10 years ago I bought all the 28 volt series Milwaukee tools. Impact, saw and sawzall are great. Batteries are too expensive. The drill is too heavy for many uses and will about break your wrist if whatever you’re drilling catches. I would definitely go 18 volt for size. Even the impact won’t touch the lug nuts on my bus. If any of this helps...
 

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