sfglenrock Member Original poster Joined Jun 19, 2023 Messages 31 Location Cape Cod Dec 8, 2023 #1 I’ve got Oem fog lights, which I’m trying to adjust. Is there a tool I don’t know about to loosen this?
I’ve got Oem fog lights, which I’m trying to adjust. Is there a tool I don’t know about to loosen this?
Modoc Guy Jack of all trades, master of none Supporting Member Joined Mar 22, 2020 Messages 1,946 Location Canby, Northern California Dec 8, 2023 #2 Never saw a TJ fog light bracket like that before. But that’s a security torx. It requires a torx bit with little hole in its center to avoid the pin in the center of the socket.
Never saw a TJ fog light bracket like that before. But that’s a security torx. It requires a torx bit with little hole in its center to avoid the pin in the center of the socket.
sfglenrock Member Original poster Joined Jun 19, 2023 Messages 31 Location Cape Cod Dec 8, 2023 #3 Modoc Guy said: Never saw a TJ fog light bracket like that before. But that’s a security torx. It requires a torx bit with little hole in its center to avoid the pin in the center of the socket. Click to expand... That’s what I thought but security torx have 6 points and this has 5. Learn something everyday. I guess they do make 5 point as well. Will need to pick up one to fit. Thanks. Last edited: Dec 8, 2023 Reactions: SSTJ
Modoc Guy said: Never saw a TJ fog light bracket like that before. But that’s a security torx. It requires a torx bit with little hole in its center to avoid the pin in the center of the socket. Click to expand... That’s what I thought but security torx have 6 points and this has 5. Learn something everyday. I guess they do make 5 point as well. Will need to pick up one to fit. Thanks.
JustDandee Its more than a Jeep, its an economic driver. Supporting Member Joined Sep 26, 2022 Messages 1,319 Location Nampa, Idaho Dec 8, 2023 #4 Look for the adjustment torx from the front.. below the light. It adjusts similar to a headlight’s would. Reactions: sfglenrock
Look for the adjustment torx from the front.. below the light. It adjusts similar to a headlight’s would.
chili_pepper chicanerous and deplorable Supporting Member Joined Apr 27, 2023 Messages 4,456 Location Murrland Dec 8, 2023 #5 sfglenrock said: That’s what I thought but security torx have 6 points and this has 5. Learn something everyday. I guess they do make 5 point as well. Will need to pick up one to fit. Thanks. Click to expand... Looks like a Torx Plus 5 point security fastener. Reactions: sfglenrock
sfglenrock said: That’s what I thought but security torx have 6 points and this has 5. Learn something everyday. I guess they do make 5 point as well. Will need to pick up one to fit. Thanks. Click to expand... Looks like a Torx Plus 5 point security fastener.
JustDandee Its more than a Jeep, its an economic driver. Supporting Member Joined Sep 26, 2022 Messages 1,319 Location Nampa, Idaho Dec 8, 2023 #6 No good picture but perhaps this helps. Reactions: ColoJeep
sfglenrock Member Original poster Joined Jun 19, 2023 Messages 31 Location Cape Cod Dec 8, 2023 #7 JustDandee said: No good picture but perhaps this helps. View attachment 480805 Click to expand... Perfect… thanks! Reactions: JustDandee
JustDandee said: No good picture but perhaps this helps. View attachment 480805 Click to expand... Perfect… thanks!
SSTJ ——— Lifetime Supporting Member Joined Aug 24, 2019 Messages 3,753 Location SE USA Dec 9, 2023 #8 sfglenrock said: That’s what I thought but security torx have 6 points and this has 5. Learn something everyday. I guess they do make 5 point as well. Will need to pick up one to fit. Thanks. Click to expand... I was just wondering this same thing for my fogs. Did not know there was a 5-point security torx.
sfglenrock said: That’s what I thought but security torx have 6 points and this has 5. Learn something everyday. I guess they do make 5 point as well. Will need to pick up one to fit. Thanks. Click to expand... I was just wondering this same thing for my fogs. Did not know there was a 5-point security torx.
Jerry Bransford No Longer Participating Supporting Member Joined Nov 9, 2015 Messages 29,734 Location Fleming Island FL Dec 9, 2023 #9 Needle nose vise grips after some deep penetrating sprays of Kroil, Liquid Wrench, or Break-Free given a little time to soak in. Reactions: ColoJeep, Dr. Internet and sfglenrock
Needle nose vise grips after some deep penetrating sprays of Kroil, Liquid Wrench, or Break-Free given a little time to soak in.
SSTJ ——— Lifetime Supporting Member Joined Aug 24, 2019 Messages 3,753 Location SE USA Dec 9, 2023 #10 Modoc Guy said: Never saw a TJ fog light bracket like that before. Click to expand... That's what mine look like. But I bought them off someone, so don't know what year they were from originally. Reactions: Modoc Guy
Modoc Guy said: Never saw a TJ fog light bracket like that before. Click to expand... That's what mine look like. But I bought them off someone, so don't know what year they were from originally.
JustDandee Its more than a Jeep, its an economic driver. Supporting Member Joined Sep 26, 2022 Messages 1,319 Location Nampa, Idaho Dec 9, 2023 #11 took a proper picture of the screw location for future reference on the 2005. its not an obvious noticeable adjustment screw. Last edited: Dec 9, 2023
took a proper picture of the screw location for future reference on the 2005. its not an obvious noticeable adjustment screw.
C.J. Roberts TJ Addict Joined Jan 26, 2017 Messages 1,878 Location Tucson, AZ, United States Dec 9, 2023 #12 For some reason Dodge seems to like to make Light adjustment screws hard to find or get to. I had to go to Youtube U to find out how to adjust the headlights on my wifes Durango.
For some reason Dodge seems to like to make Light adjustment screws hard to find or get to. I had to go to Youtube U to find out how to adjust the headlights on my wifes Durango.
ColoJeep Just a car guy Supporting Member Joined Jan 30, 2021 Messages 7,508 Location Elev.9052' Dec 9, 2023 #13 Jerry Bransford said: Needle nose vise grips after some deep penetrating sprays of Kroil, Liquid Wrench, or Break-Free given a little time to soak in. Click to expand... Funny , I thought the same thing Jerry.
Jerry Bransford said: Needle nose vise grips after some deep penetrating sprays of Kroil, Liquid Wrench, or Break-Free given a little time to soak in. Click to expand... Funny , I thought the same thing Jerry.
5 5632 TJ Addict Joined Jul 22, 2020 Messages 1,454 Location Phoenix, Arizona Dec 9, 2023 #14 I would find nothing wrong with a grinder or cut off saw.