using torx screws tamper proof
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Tourer
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using torx screws tamper proof
Other than someone not having a the proper size wrench, is there any problems with replacing a torx screw with a torx tamper proof? Are they harder to remove? Do they strip easier? etc/
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Are you talking about going from the torx bit
to the security torx bit?
I have never seen anyone do this, however I don't see where there would be a problem other then finding the tools to work on them. I used them on video game cabinets when I used to work on them, helped keep the kids out of them.
to the security torx bit?
I have never seen anyone do this, however I don't see where there would be a problem other then finding the tools to work on them. I used them on video game cabinets when I used to work on them, helped keep the kids out of them.
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ACE Hardware (TruValue in some areas) usually has a nice Chrome & Stainless bolt selection. Any reason why you want to keep the Torx? Whenever I have replaced a standard torx, I have replaced with button head (allen) in either chrome or stainless. Much easier to find.
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All the rest on the bike have been replaced with Allen but I wanted to keep the Torx on the sissy bar because of the number of facets in the head as they have to have a fair amount of Locktite on them and I do not want to have a problem removing them since I will be changing the sissy bar alot.
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Don't know if they have what you are looking for or not, but you could try Fastenal.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/home.ex
http://www.fastenal.com/web/home.ex
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I already have the screws in stainless Torx tamper proof. They don't make standard Torx in stainless in assorted sizes. They are rare in the US but not in Europe.
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On small fasteners w/ blue loctite on them try heating the head with a soldering iron for a little bit then try to turn them Works great If you used red you might be screwed.
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