Craftsman C3 19.2-volt Cordless Impact Wrench 17090 Reviews
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“The C3 1/2" Cordless Impact is a comfortable, compact bargain.”
- budget conscious, a DIYer, looking for durability
Craftsman C3 19.2-volt Cordless Impact Wrench 17090 —
The C3 1/2" Impact Driver is a great tool to have for taking your car to the track. It has ample power for removing the lug nuts (mine are usually torqued to 90 ft lbs) and the caliper bracket (for removing the rotors). The 3" extension included in the kit has a warning to not use it with pneumatic impact tools, which is strange. Like a cordless drill, it has a variable speed trigger pull, so you can start out gently but it is at full torque very quickly. Once the bolt is free it comes off very fast. I didn't break anything while taking it apart though. 2 weeks before doing my brakes, I did my wifes brakes (we have similiar cars) and broke one of the caliper bracket bolts when using a 24" breaker bar - this is a better way to go.
As far as asthetics, the craftsman tools are typically in black, which is the easiest color to lose, but it looks good and remains looking good when covered in grease. The grip are comfortable for my hands, which I consider to be small (I wear medium gloves). The balance of the tool is good and the body is pretty compact; it easily fit in the wheel well for doing brakes. For maximum versatility, you will want to purchase a set of extensions and a U-Joint.
