Impact driver socket adapters

[Bungleaio]

I've just bought myself a Makita DTD152 impact driver mainly for undoing wheel nuts, I could just use my existing breaker bar but I hadn't bought any tools for a while and there was a space in my toolbox. Anyway, I need a set of adapters so that I can use my sockets, a bit like these https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-socket-driver-s... The only issue with those is they are rated to 80nm whereas my driver is 165. Does anyone know where I can get any beefier ones from?

[Jakg]

I have a 160nm impact driver and just use the cheapy adaptors for drills and nothing exploded yet.

You won't be undoing wheel bolts with it though.

[wildoliver]

As above, I have a very similar spec tool, I use a set of cheapy adaptors and I use it for all-sorts but mainly fitting mx5 hoods, it makes buzzing lots of the same size but off a lot more pleasant.

But when I initially bought it I hoped it would pull wheel nuts off due to the torque specs. But it's not even close.

So I bought a proper 1/2 drive impact gun of the same make and it's fantastic, far more power than my Chicago pneumatic air gun.

[DuraAce]

I think you'll find an impact driver will not be strong enough to remove wheels nuts.

You need an impact wrench, something with a 1/2" drive that can accept proper sockets.

[Bungleaio]

An impact wrench? Ah bugger, I didn't know there were two different sorts. it looks like I might need to go shopping again, Not to worry the driver was only £50.

[Sheepshanks]

I only discovered impact drivers recently - seems to me they're specifically designed to drive large/long screws into wood.

Are they useful for other things?

[DuraAce]

Sheepshanks said:

I only discovered impact drivers recently - seems to me they're specifically designed to drive large/long screws into wood.

Are they useful for other things?

I use both, the wrench for heavy duty stuff like wheel nuts, brakes, suspension etc.
The driver is still useful for interior screws and smaller nuts like the 8mm you often get on cam covers and the like. Also, as as you say, the driver is perfect for screws during household DIY.

[S6PNJ]

Bungleaio said:

An impact wrench? Ah bugger, I didn't know there were two different sorts. it looks like I might need to go shopping again, Not to worry the driver was only £50.

One of these is what you want! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131433531361 I paid a grand total of £131.16 inc shipping, so keep your eyes open for good deals and a better exchange rate!
One quick review I just found! http://thewrencher.com/aircat-1150-review-vs-inger...

[DuraAce]

Well I suppose that's OK if you already have an air supply isn't it?
I reckon the majority of folk would be better off with something battery powered, especially if they already have other power tools from the same manufacturer for battery commonality.

[S6PNJ]

Yup, wasn't thinking about that! Clearly I already had the air supply and didn't need to factor it into my costs!

[ou sont les biscuits]

DuraAce said:

Sheepshanks said:

I only discovered impact drivers recently - seems to me they're specifically designed to drive large/long screws into wood.

Are they useful for other things?

I use both, the wrench for heavy duty stuff like wheel nuts, brakes, suspension etc.
The driver is still useful for interior screws and smaller nuts like the 8mm you often get on cam covers and the like. Also, as as you say, the driver is perfect for screws during household DIY.

I've got both kinds too. As you've said the 1/2 drive copes with stuff like pulley nuts, and clutch centre nuts on my motorbikes that are normally done up to insane torques, and will get these off without having to stand on the back brake to lock the transmission up.

The little one is useful for dismantling (and doing up) things like screws on engine covers - not because you necessarily need lots of torque, but because they don't chew up the fasteners if you make sure you are holding them properly.

The 1/2 inch one is a deWalt 18v, and weighs a ton. It's a two handed job to use, and it's big, and therefore difficult to get into tight spaces. The hex drive one (also deWalt 18v) is really light and compact and can get into some really tight corners.

[Bungleaio]

To update this I ordered a set of these adapters https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Pcs-Set-Socket-Bit-Ad...

No issues undoing the nuts on my Abarth which are done up to 100nm without much bother. I've got a 3ah battery on the driver, maybe that's giving the required oomph to undo them?

[DrDeAtH]

Bungleaio said:

I've just bought myself a Makita DTD152 impact driver mainly for undoing wheel nuts, I could just use my existing breaker bar but I hadn't bought any tools for a while and there was a space in my toolbox. Anyway, I need a set of adapters so that I can use my sockets, a bit like these https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-socket-driver-s... The only issue with those is they are rated to 80nm whereas my driver is 165. Does anyone know where I can get any beefier ones from?

I certainly wouldn't be using that impact driver for wheel nuts! It's no way designed for that kind of duty. It's for building trade use, not garage use.

[Bungleaio]

Well it undoes them no bother at the moment. If I burn it out I'll get an impact wrench but it'll do for me now. I'm only using it at home so it's going to get a lot easier life than in a commercial garage.

[Ynox]

I've got a Makita 152 impact. Use it predominantly for building stuff, but have used it on wheel bolts (as a test).

With one of the Erbauer 1/2" adapters and a 17mm socket it removed a wheel bolt after a couple of seconds of impact. Not ideal but it might be handy when working on stuck fasteners - it won't take a crank pulley off but it might be OK for a seized drop link bolt or similar.