Torx bolt
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Torx bolt
Is it OK if I gripe about something. I have broken 3 #50 Torx sockets. I understand breaking the cheap one with an impact but I just broke a Napco #50 on a seat belt bolt with a 3/8 ratchet. 
Torx is a POOR design. What was wrong with the allen bolt? What is the secret to these bolts. WD40 no help. Next I will try heat then a big drill bit.
YES_YES break out the cheese I am whining.
Torx is a POOR design. What was wrong with the allen bolt? What is the secret to these bolts. WD40 no help. Next I will try heat then a big drill bit.YES_YES break out the cheese I am whining.
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take a hammer and smack the heck out the bolt it will loosen the rust then take the torx and work it back and forth ! try to loosen a little bit then try to tighten a little bit till it finally comes out !
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I recommend if you worrying about wearing out the torx bolt, once you get it out go to the hardware store and find an exact replacement with a standard hex head on it
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that is what i did with my bed bolts...........ford wanted something like $16 per bolt for new ones.............I ordered new hex head bolts from theboltdepot.com for about $3 each...........much easier to remove also.....
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Exactly, there is no reason to spend the money of specialty bolts, when you can easily use the cheaper ones
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Thanks for all the input. Acetone and ATF I have that.
PB Blaster?? Pair Burner? Have a Turbo Torch.
Don't worry when I get them out I will replace with an allen pan head
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PB Blaster?? Pair Burner? Have a Turbo Torch.
Don't worry when I get them out I will replace with an allen pan head
BSF350
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