Help choosing an impact driver

I'm in the market for a cordless impact driver to help with lug nuts for tire rotations and other auto related tasks. I may go for something like this because I have the extra batteries laying around from another 18b tool.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-X4-...03930523/?cm_mmc=cem|ridgid|r|07012015|buynow

Do you guys have any other recommendations here? Thanks in advance.

 

you don't want an air gun? just cordless impact?

 

I know a mechanic that has pretty much switched over to Ingersoll Rand cordless impacts over his Air tools. The 1/2" produces like 1000+ flbs of torque it will remove any nut on the vehicle, I wouldn't recommend torquing lugs with it..

 

I have an air gun with a large compressor. It's just the reach of the hose from the reel in the garage is sometimes awkward.

 

That thing is a beast! It looks great, but its also 3x the price of the ridgid. But you get what you pay for sometimes.

 

Big factor here is budget. I have a Snap On 8850 and I use it all day every day, but with a $700 plus price tag it isnt right for every one

 

The reviews on the Home Depot page are pretty good. A wrench in this 300 ft-lb range is also good for other things like tightening tie rod ends, which tends to spin if you use a ratchet handle.

The other popular alternative is the 700-ft-lb Milwakee M18 Fuel, but it will be much more expensive if you don't have batteries for it already.