Flat Tire Kit

[Koppster]

Good Morning,

I'm wanting to maintain an impact wrench and maybe a floor jack in my truck. Couple of questions and if you have photos:

1. Can I keep a battery charger for the impact wrench plugged in to the 110 outlets?

2. I'd like to see any photos of floor jack storage in the bed of your trucks?

Thanks,
Rick

 

[8ball_99]

I wouldn't keep a charger plugged into the inverter all the time, but you can use it to charge a battery. Just don't get a fast charger. Outlet is only 400watts. It's actually kind of annoying.
II put onboard air on my trucks and I carry a pneumatic impact.
I use to carry a small floor jack in my 1500, but on my 2500 I just keep a bottle jack. HD is to heavy for a 3k compact floor jack.

 

[GATORB8]

I like the M12 fuel 1/2” impact for this, a couple of the M12 batteries will last a couple months without wiring in the charger, but you can also get the USB charger for them. And it’s super compact.

 

[8ball_99]

I like the M12 fuel 1/2” impact for this, a couple of the M12 batteries will last a couple months without wiring in the charger, but you can also get the USB charger for them. And it’s super compact.

Have you tried to break loose the lugnuts on the truck with it? That's pretty impressive if a little m12 will do it. I have some m12 stuff, but not a 1/2" impact.

 

[GATORB8]

Have you tried to break loose the lugnuts on the truck with it? That's pretty impressive if a little m12 will do it. I have some m12 stuff, but not a 1/2" impact.

Not specifically the truck, but yes. It won’t do it all day but I’ve tire swapped the jeep and rebuilt a trailer hub after sending a 37 into a pasture off the interstate with it.

It would do a rotation with one of the bigger batteries. But it can’t really loosen a 270 ft lb bolt.

It’s so small it’s easy to throw in the bag. I have it and the M12 3/8 auto ratchet with me in Daytona and have used both.

Very specifically the fuel version that was released about two years ago.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products-Repository/North-America/Products-and-PIPs/Power-Tools/Cordless/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2563/Pages/2563

 

[GATORB8]

Just to circle back on question #2. I haven’t blown out a half ton tire in decades, but I have torn sidewalls in the Jeep. I still don’t carry a floor jack because of terrain, but be careful with bottles. Bottles have limited throw, and you need to have enough to go from sitting on the rim and get under the axle/control arm all the way up to mounting. Farm jacks/high lifts suck anyways but are going to hurt someone. Bottles are super limited unless you pick the perfect one. Consider an HD scissor or a block for stock.

I’ve swapped tires on trail in Moab with a blocked factory scissor the no bottle could have done, no floor could have done, and I’ve put a huge dent in the Jeep from having a high lift almost kill us.

 

[AXE]

Bottle backs take up less space and lift more. I carry a couple blocks of wood and there are accessories that fit on the top of the jack that will cradle the axle. Bottle jacks can can also fix body damage and help lift damaged parts back in place so you can limp home.

I have a Dewalt mini and XRP 20V impact that will don't the job, but the XRP busts the 140 ft lb lugs a lot easier.

My kids Milwaukee 12v mini is pretty impressive too. I've got a bunch of 12v Milwaukee tools and love them.

 

[AXE]

There's some great off road plug kits, that can be better than changing tires. I have swapped a tire on the tail in ages, but I've plugged several.

https://a.co/d/gx7DWA8

 

[KLA]

Not specifically the truck, but yes. It won’t do it all day but I’ve tire swapped the jeep and rebuilt a trailer hub after sending a 37 into a pasture off the interstate with it.

It would do a rotation with one of the bigger batteries. But it can’t really loosen a 270 ft lb bolt.

It’s so small it’s easy to throw in the bag. I have it and the M12 3/8 auto ratchet with me in Daytona and have used both.

Very specifically the fuel version that was released about two years ago.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products-Repository/North-America/Products-and-PIPs/Power-Tools/Cordless/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2563/Pages/2563

The Milwaukee Fuel series of tools, M12 and M18, have Brushless motors which are quite a bit more powerful, and have a longer life span than the standard Milwaukee M12 and M18 tools with regular Brushed motors. It's really no surprise that the M12 Fuel 1/2 inch Impact, with a full power battery, can possibly break loose a lug nut.

 

[Busa Dave]

I carry a large deep toolbox as well as under the seat and have everything from a reciprocal saw to an off road jack.

For your question I carry these along with a very comprehensive set of impact sockets.
The truck will not power the impact wrench due to it's high amp draw.

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[Busa Dave]

The Milwaukee Fuel series of tools, M12 and M18, have Brushless motors which are quite a bit more powerful, and have a longer life span than the standard Milwaukee M12 and M18 tools with regular Brushed motors. It's really no surprise that the M12 Fuel 1/2 inch Impact, with a full power battery, can possibly break loose a lug nut.

The one I use has 1400lbs of breaking loose TQ (see below). Have done ugly rusted bolts at the ranch that are tougher than any lug nut lol.

 

[8ball_99]

Not specifically the truck, but yes. It won’t do it all day but I’ve tire swapped the jeep and rebuilt a trailer hub after sending a 37 into a pasture off the interstate with it.

It would do a rotation with one of the bigger batteries. But it can’t really loosen a 270 ft lb bolt.

It’s so small it’s easy to throw in the bag. I have it and the M12 3/8 auto ratchet with me in Daytona and have used both.

Very specifically the fuel version that was released about two years ago.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products-Repository/North-America/Products-and-PIPs/Power-Tools/Cordless/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2563/Pages/2563

I would test it on a wheel and see if it will actually break them loose. They are at 140lbs. Impacts often have high ratings, but often in real use they won't do what they claim. I know I have a 20v dewalt impact that's rated for 300ftlbs. It will not break loose anything close to that, lol

The bottle jack i carry in my HD is out of a Mercedes sprinter van. It has a lift height of like 26", i think the stroke is 15". It's a pretty cool, double piston bottle jack. Good option for a ZR2 or a SxS that needs a lot of height. I let a neighbor at a campground borrow it a few weeks ago to lift his SxS sitting on 35s". He was on his phone trying to find him one for himself the same day, lol. Way better quality then any amazon jacks.

 

[KLA]

The one I use has 1400lbs of breaking loose TQ (see below). Have done ugly rusted bolts at the ranch that are tougher than any lug nut lol.

Must ba a corded electric impact. Or are you refering to an air impact gun?

 

[Busa Dave]

Must ba a corded electric impact. Or are you refering to an air impact gun?

The link to it is above. Cordless. These are the ones Discount Tire uses as well, at least the one around here.

 

[KLA]

The link to it is above. Cordless. These are the ones Discount Tire uses as well, at least the one around here.

Oh. I didn't look at the link, but I will. Didn't think a Cordless impact would have that much power.

 

[KLA]

The link to it is above. Cordless. These are the ones Discount Tire uses as well, at least the one around here.

Now I see. It's the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact. Still didn't realize they were that powerful. I have the regular Milwaukee M18 1/2 inch Impact, non-Fuel version. Although it is pretty powerful, it's not as powerful as the Fuel/Brushless version.

 

[Busa Dave]

Now I see. It's the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact. Still didn't realize they were that powerful. I have the regular Milwaukee M18 1/2 inch Impact, non-Fuel version. Although it is pretty powerful, it's not as powerful as the Fuel/Brushless version.

Yes, I had one of those and gave it to a friend of mine who drives a car and does not need the extreme break free ability.

 

[KLA]

Yes, I had one of those and gave it to a friend of mine who drives a car and does not need the extreme break free ability.

Mine breaks the lug nuts loose on my 1500 ZR2 with no problems at all.

 

[Busa Dave]

Mine breaks the lug nuts loose on my 1500 ZR2 with no problems at all.

I use mine for a lot bigger rusted on bolts. It is just awesome. I have several tools that use the same batteries. Keep 4 of them in the tool box.