What torx bits do you use

[raser13]

Hey guys, got a goofy question for you. What brand torx bits do you have to work on your jeep with? I've tried cobalt(Lowes brand), craftsman, Lisle, and all the ones from most auto parts stores. And all of them seem to strip out like nobody's business any time you have to give them a little torque. And if jeep bolts aren't rusted it's because they've already fallen off.

Yeah alot of them are life time guaranteed. But when it takes six trips to the local store,ten plus miles away, just to get one bolt off. It gets a little old fast. I need a set that can actually take some umph being applied to them. Any suggestions? Or are there better bolts to swap out to once I get themout that use a different tip? Say Allen's or something like that? Thanks for any help.

 

[jdcaples]

Wright Tool 9295

8 Pc. Torx Bit Set T8 - T30 and Bit Holder*

-Jon

 

[Lumpy Grits]

I only use a t'bit to remove the item from my Jeep. I always replace that fastener with a conventional hex drive.
X2 on the Wright set.
LG

 

[mtnwhlr]

Mine are from Mac Tools they work great and I have only broke one over the years and got a free replacement.

 

[Peanut Butter]

I use only impact rated bits. They can still break though. Please don't ask why!

 

[mtnwhlr]

I use only impact rated bits. They can still break though. Please don't ask why!

That's what mine are, sorry I left that out

 

[gert]

Mine are from Mac Tools they work great and I have only broke one over the years and got a free replacement.

X2 on Mac.... one of the few Mac tools I have but well worth it. I have twisted more than one parts store brand torx off. Having said that I have like 5 or 6 sets of Torx bits in my tool box that i have collected over the years

 

[IOPort51]

I use kobalt 3/8" set. I have broken them but never stripped one. I think that the best way to use torx drivers is with an impact driver, not to be confused with an impact wrench. It turns and drives the bit into the bolt head at the same time. Torx head bolts are way too expensive to replace for the PITA they are but replace most with button head Allan's

https://www.zoro.com/proto-driver-h...ls&gclid=CID0rOmyxs4CFYbZMgodpDAJag&gclsrc=ds

 

[mtnwhlr]

I use kobalt 3/8" set. I have broken them but never stripped one. I think that the best way to use torx drivers is with an impact driver, not to be confused with an impact wrench. It turns and drives the bit into the bolt head at the same time. Torx head bolts are way too expensive to replace for the PITA they are but replace most with button head Allan's

https://www.zoro.com/proto-driver-h...ls&gclid=CID0rOmyxs4CFYbZMgodpDAJag&gclsrc=ds

I agree a impact driver is the best way to break them loose one of the best tools I have.

 

[Neuner]

Picked up a generic multi-bit case that was on clearance for super cheap at a small mom & pop hardware store. Have no idea of the brand. Haven't had any of them break yet.

 

[jdcaples]

I've picked up some high quality tools at estate sales. Old time craftsman had great tool selections.

-Jon

 

[Hedgehog]

It's funny how these things work. Many years ago I bought a cheap 1/4" drive set at local swap meet. I've used the heck out of them and haven't lost one yet. Wish I'd gotten a bunch at the time. But, I will say this. Removing a bolt from a desert rat vehicle is far different from removing one from a snow belt vehicle. Heck, I can easily remove a ten year old exhaust clamp. Back when I lived in upstate New York there was no removing them, you just grabbed the torch and cut'em off.

 

[Torxhead]

I only use a t'bit to remove the item from my Jeep. I always replace that fastener with a conventional hex drive.
X2 on the Wright set.
LG

This is my solution also. I believe that AMC used those stupid things just to save a few bucks at assembly. Its nice not to carry an extra set of wrenches out on the trail.

 

[djnineball]

craftsman (for ease of getting new ones when they snap/strip) but as others have said i only use them to remove and change them all to hex heads. i recently removed the interior, including the roll bar, to bedline everything. quick trip down to fastenal and all new grade 8 hex head bolts for the bars, belts and seats.

 

[bjersr]

If you strip it out or it keeps breaking the bit. If you have a welder you can weld a nut to the top of it. Then you can use a regular hex socket on it and the heat from the welder will help break it loose as well. Then replace it with a regular hex head bolt. As far as what Ive use, the best is an impact set.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

:ww:

I have lost count of how many times I've done just that.
So much fun(NOT)lay'n under the Jeep, and 'tacking' a nut onto a strip'd out torx bolt. :down:
LG

 

[Hedgehog]

When you tack'em do you weld the outside or inside of the nut? It seems that tacking the outside would be a little tricky, but doing the inside you could essentially, with some care pour on the power welding on the inside. Just get a puddle going on the torque head then drag it over to the new nut enough to mix the puddles, a good strong bond. Watch for paint, undercoating, bondo fires.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

It just depends on how much room I have work with the welder, and how well I can see when the helmet comes down.
I do try to tack and then weld from the inside of the nut as much as possible.
LG