Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator

Torx Plus

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Not needed on a TJ but I just learned about Torx Plus which is used in automated assembly and my new Ford has them:mad:. Will be looking to get a decent set, probably Wiha. My Wiha standard Torx set has been great. Will likely need both screwdriver and L wrenches, maybe 1/4" drive bits.

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Not needed on a TJ but I just learned about Torx Plus which is used in automated assembly and my new Ford has them:mad:. Will be looking to get a decent set, probably Wiha. My Wiha standard Torx set has been great. Will likely need both screwdriver and L wrenches, maybe 1/4" drive bits.

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Most of the bolts that hold the tow hooks on the front are Torx Plus. I'll see if I can dig some out tomorrow.
 
Most of the bolts that hold the tow hooks on the front are Torx Plus. I'll see if I can dig some out tomorrow.

I'll have to look at mine tomorrow, I know I didn't have any trouble with them using tools I already have but then I also read that a standard Torx can work on a Torx Plus fastener but not vice versa.
 
I'll have to look at mine tomorrow, I know I didn't have any trouble with them using tools I already have but then I also read that a standard Torx can work on a Torx Plus fastener but not vice versa.
Yep, most don't even catch that they are the plus version and just use what they have.
 
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Wow - Thank you for the share! Wasn't tracking this fastener.

While I appreciate why Torx is better in some uses - that Torx-Plus picture just screamed: "Here I am - round me off"
 
Wow - Thank you for the share! Wasn't tracking this fastener.

While I appreciate why Torx is better in some uses - that Torx-Plus picture just screamed: "Here I am - round me off"
Increased surface area, better pressure angles all mean that it is actually improved over Torx. Note the flutes on the driver are shorter so that makes them stronger and less likely to break or fail.
 
Here's my tow hook fastener. Revised my post as it kind of looks like Torx although when I removed them it seems like the Torx bit I used wasn't real snug.


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Not needed on a TJ but I just learned about Torx Plus which is used in automated assembly and my new Ford has them:mad:. Will be looking to get a decent set, probably Wiha. My Wiha standard Torx set has been great. Will likely need both screwdriver and L wrenches, maybe 1/4" drive bits.

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Just pulled the bed on my 04 f250. Found out about the torx plus. Finally found one locally after 2 days looking around. Bought two. Stripped both of em. Then ended up grinding them all of anyway :ROFLMAO:
 
If memory serves me right I believe they were tp55's with a thick washer attached to the back. I cut a couple x's across with a carbide and used a 3lb and a chisel to knock em of. The replacement bolts I bought were standard torx 50 I think coulda been 55s. But yeah rounded em pretty good trying to get them off. Glad to get the squeak gone.
 
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