Switched to a 1/2 inch drive impact for lug nuts after years with a 3/8

I always used a 3/8 drive impact for everything, even on big truck lug nuts. Figured it was fine if I just leaned on it. Last week on a Freightliner, I spent maybe 15 minutes fighting one stubborn nut, just heating everything up. My lead guy, Frank, tossed me his 1/2 inch Milwaukee and said 'Why are you making it hard?' It zipped them all off in seconds. I guess I was just stuck in my old way. Anyone else have a tool they held onto way too long?

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umamartin1mo ago

So you were just leaning on the 3/8 for everything. Did you ever have one fail on you, or was it just a time thing?

theasmith1mo ago

Yeah umamartin, my old 3/8 impact finally gave up after about six years of daily use. It was just worn out, never actually broke on me.

the_zara1mo ago

Mine just got slow and weak over time, like the motor was tired.