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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BlkSilverado
Home Depot has a combination 1\4 & 3\8 drive torx bit set that goes all the way up to T55, and even includes the elusive T27 bit... The set costs around $12.00.. It also has a lifetime warranty.
Everything sold in Home Depot comes from China. You can keep your $12. torx sockets.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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Sears # 934487. It has 3/8 drive T-27 T-47 1/2 drive T-55 T-60
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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A qauality 3/8 inch drive set is the way to go......I can't see using cheap tools on my bike....I have the Craftsman set and have never had a problem.....using a torque wrench isn't a bad idea either....I have an extended length driver that works great for me......
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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Snapon T27, $11 eBay.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by rocknrod
Yep, I have had a Stanley torx bit twist on me. Cheap material I guess.
Reminds me very little of the time I bought some chinese made titanium drill bits. Used one on a 32 Ford frame and it swtisted into a pretzel.
The frame or the drill bit? Sorry couldn't resist.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by oinker02
Read this quote from Snap-On and maybe you will accept what I've been telling you guys about torx fasteners and bits:

"TORXŽ Plus fasteners may be found in almost all vehicles from the 1999 model year to present. Common applications include GM transmission bell housing bolts and Ford seat belt anchors. Use of a standard TORXŽ Driver on TORXŽ Plus fasteners may result in a rounded out fastener head or damaged driver. "

Trust me, you need torx plus bits, not standard torx.
The torx plus has a a flatter edge on the sides than that of the regular torx. I will try to get some close up pics of the difference & post them tomorrow.

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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 03:33 AM
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How do you remove a torx head that shears off in the bolt? I have broken a craftsman torx head (tx40) off in the engine guard mounting bolt. How do I get it out?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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SK makes some good tools.....

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...word=torx+plus
 
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Originally Posted by Watch Guy
How do you remove a torx head that shears off in the bolt? I have broken a craftsman torx head (tx40) off in the engine guard mounting bolt. How do I get it out?
Try to take a sharp punch (chisel) and try to break it. They are tempered very hard and they will shatter into pieces and come out. Good luck!
 
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SK 1/2 rachet bites the big one. I have been waiting for 4 months for a rebuild kit. Mac guy says he thinks they are having hard times
 
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