Easy way to replace the retainer ring on a impact gun

[@captaincrust2180]

this is brilliant, i went with the D tent anvil for my impact because i didn't think that the friction rings even worked. guess the drills i used just needed one of those rings.

[@onetechhong8355]

lol I thought they were suppose to be lose until I purchased a new impact and noticed a rubber inner oring

[@BPattB]

I Destroyed 2 rings trying to fit them on. Found this video and worked like a charm.

[@Huntgolfride]

After 10 minutes of frustration and two full on floor searches for the new retainer ring, I found your video. 2 minutes later, installed and working. THANKS!

[@backroadchevy]

Not all hero’s wear capes. You are definitely a life saver. Thank you for this video

[@spud13x13]

Thanks, man! Need to buy an impact wrench tomorrow because my impact driver can only get the 1/2" concrete anchors 1/2 of the way in. But the local stores don't stock the detent pin anvil wrenches. Was worried about the durability of the ring over the long term, but now that you've showed how easy the maintenance is, I can go get the tool with no angst, do the job (new front porch), and my wife will think I'm a superstar. Or at least, she won't think I'm incompetent. Which is still a win.

[@XCamaroX93]

Dude you are a genius. Literally did this right now on my impact thanks dude

[@donaldbullock9718]

AMAZING , I LOST A RING ON THE FIRST TRY , IT PROPELLED ITSELF LOCATION UNKNOWN AND I FIND MYSELF HERE FOR THE correct way . I thank you for sharing the video and your wisdom .

[@littlejoe1778]

You are the smartest man I know. I tried to pry in open and this worked first time!!

[@tecc8380]

Thanks man!! I have a problem with overthinking some things and you just made this ridiculously simple. I hope good things come your way! 👏

[@erikkekkonen2941]

I thank you for your 5 minutes of intelligence !!! Proof that your never to old to learn anything !!!!

[@DIY_IT_DUGG]

You give me more credit than I deserve

[@mattdeluna3869]

Solid video. Thanks for the tip on how to get the retainer ring back on

[@dougjones4987]

Thanks, I just got a new one to put on

[@jonpulcheon6107]

Perfect....... simply perfect!!! Thank you

[@teshengliao7110]

when hog ring is too expanded and hard to take off sockets just use some channel lock pliers and compress the hog ring into a smaller circle. if you compress too much and hog ring is too loose take a needle point plier and open up the gap in the ring until it latches on to the sockets

[@tparent71]

Amazing ! I just did one and your method worked flawlessly !

[@firozmusthafa]

Extremely useful info Much appreciated for taking the time to share your knowledge. Thanks from India ❤️

[@JazzLowrider]

Yes great, i think this is the best and safest way to install the ring

[@michaeldholley1]

Thank you! This video was fantastic.

[@ItchyKneeSon]

I did it with the impact on its back, placed the ring on top, and used a 'follow-through' blow with a steel mallet. Worked great. It's perfect, too; it holds the sockets on and isn't a struggle to remove them.

[@LC-go1uh]

I did it this way, but instead of a mallet, I just hit it with my hand. People have always told me I have fist of iron.

[@matthansen4516]

Thank you that was super easy took me less than 3 minutes

[@bengunn3698]

Thanks for showing , i have that problem with a new Makita 3/8 impact wrench.Should take it back i suppose but don't want to be bothered with p&p.Will try to locate snap rings here in Australia.

[@thunder7073]

Youre the man! Thanks

[@JimJimpmjj]

Smart and simple, great tutorial, excellent thanks 👍👍

[@shanes3060]

Thank you for this! Just screwed mine over tonight and wanted to look for a proper video on how to reinstall O ring and rubber O ring😎😎

[@universal_wisdom3416]

Taking it off was 10x harder than you made it look. But putting it back on was super easy because of your method. Appreciate it my dude 👍🏼 Also, may or may not have stabbed myself with the pick I was using smh

[@DIY_IT_DUGG]

@@universal_wisdom3416 been there brother.

[@laochek]

Thank you so much. Life saving tip and so willing to share.

[@jamesmoudy367]

Awesome video. Never thought of doing it that way

[@willingmrkay]

I was shown basically the same idea, but to press into a tire. In theory, the tire has enough give to get the ring all the way on.

[@timayscott8450]

Awesome thank you wish i saw this when i was working with mine all day yesterday 😂

[@zayneali3148]

Haha lifesaver man. Thank you for making this video!

[@jamespointofview3804]

subscribed and of you're ever in Cleveland, I'll buy you a beer. this took 10 seconds to vs. the time and lost rings doing it the way the Milwaukee guy said...

[@Matty6983]

Hog ring pliers cost about $15. (Canadian) and bag of a couple hundred hog rings costs about the same or less. You can buy them at most commercials fishing gear retailers.

[@johnnorris1227]

Hog rings aren't spring steel so they will deform easy and stay that way and wear out really fast. For under $10 you can buy kits that come with a dozen or so pairs of both metal ring and rubber o ring. Some kits even come with a special tool and pair of pliers for the install. It's one of those things where when it don't work right it can be frustrating so better off just buying the right stuff and be done with it.

[@Matty6983]

@johnnorris1227 I used my hog ring pliers on the oem ring, a year later and hundreds of times slipping sockets off an on since, I haven't had to re crimp it. Make of that what you will.

[@abacanabanana]

Pro tip. I used a socket to get the ring on. I was unable to work it on by hand

[@meblake7359]

awesome! never knew there was an o-ring.

[@craigpierre2765]

great tip for sure.... Thanks for sharing!!

[@arontesfay2520]

Great educational video. Thanks!

[@Vickyvee97]

Thank you very much for this, I just got a 3/8 rattle gun and wouldn't you know it the hog ring comes off with an also new 10mm deep socket. Its was either get another freaking tool to install the another hog ring. This really saved me some money!

[@bengunn3698]

Same problem here! Mine is a brand new Makita 3/8.

[@jeremyrios5545]

Bestway hands down

[@DaBossk]

nice video, my friend told me a long time ago using chrome sockets on an impact actually damages the anvil... I basically only use chrome sockets on my dewalt impact LOL do you think my friend is wrong and it just needs the o-ring and little metal clip? gravity makes my sockets fall off the gun at this point lol

[@Jaystonishing]

This was a fantastic idea! 👍 thanks

[@SublimeC88]

Thank you for posting this video!!! Great Help!!!! No more dropped sockets

[@angelisone]

Anyone knows where to buy detent head to swap out the retainer head for ATG, IR, Kobalt & Vtoman?

[@RonThomas-r2p]

Works great thanks

[@ironman1518.]

THANK YOU but where does one purchase the replacement ring, please? TIA!!

[@DIY_IT_DUGG]

I get them off the tool truck.

[@markbranum6073]

That’s good info appreciate it Can you order the kit O-hog ring Email size ?

[@georgedawson235]

This is so simple I feel so stupid 🤣 nice work man

[@jfarinacci0329]

Really good vid. Thank you.

[@j31355a]

Sweet!

[@blacknoir607]

GENIUS

[@dwaynemadsen964]

Thank you for sharing

[@JoeyWilliams55]

Thanks!!

[@gregadventures2024]

Where did you get the ring ?

[@king0684]

Life saver!

[@marlattusmc]

This is awesome

[@johnealy6916]

Thank you

[@DavidSanchez-sf3by]

YOOOO AMAZING BRO THANK YOU

[@TBD3.0]

Right on 👍🏻

[@Brad-tq2pi]

Perfect! Thx

[@victorortega5158]

Awesome dude!!!

[@LuisJEspinal]

Good vid

[@vinb1458]

Awsome thank u

[@glennseward2944]

Thank you!

[@Techzupport386]

Retainer rings aren’t designed for chrome sockets

[@chadwicoff6378]

Ty

[@snooka2484]

Now this is useful. 🍻

[@stephaniecurlee6936]

Helped me

[@Mr.Jaysick]

Thanks buddy

[@DIY_IT_DUGG]

No problem

[@shaun8796]

pissed. Bought a “brand new” 3/8 impact already needs new retainer clip

[@notagunfreak8146]

You've used a "flat o-ring" would a normal, more round o ring work too? Cant find any flat o rings online. Any help?

[@DIY_IT_DUGG]

I’ve never used a regular oring I don’t see why it wouldn’t as long as it’s not to thick and makes the sockets stick you can get friction ring kits from Amazon

[@dennisd1713]

Never would have thought of that

[@Plway]

Those chrome sockets aren't supposed to be used with that impact wrench only use the black cr-mo impact sockets

[@DIY_IT_DUGG]

Thank you I’ll remember that in the future.

[@bobburnitt5389]

TRY BUYING ANOTHER RING. Nobody sells them or even knows what they are!!! I am going to buy a small Tension Spring at a Hardware Store and cannibalize it to make another Friction rings for my Pneumatic Impacts.*Or a DRILL BIT* of the same diameter as the original Fritction or RETAINING Ring. Hopefull the spring steel in a spring is hard enough it will last a while. Drill bit is even better. The OLD RING on my 3/8's drive Impact Gun material Appears to be 5/64ths diameter, checked it with a Drill Index. *I cannot buy ANYTHING from Ingersol Rand to fix one of THEIR Tools, boy do they SUCK* I used to think they were "top of the line' but I have TWO "Husky" brand "Home Depot" junk impact guns that have run forever, but I bought an Ingersol Rand thinking it was a Cadillac brand, but it fell apart and the Husky Brand are still running!!!! What the SHIT is THAT??? I WONDER if Chicago Pneumatic Impact Wrenches are any good?? They have a HUGE PRICE like Ingersol Rand. Man what has happened to AMERICAN MADE TOOLS?? Now the Taiwan shit is BETTER than AMERICAN??? Man, we are going down hill at WARP SPEED.

[@DIY_IT_DUGG]

I get my friction rings from Snapon or Mac. Amazon does sell them.

[@magnificent10304]

What's your cash app so I can buy u a beer