Jerry DeMoss Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I am currently in the process of swapping a 3.7 lsd over to 3.9.The only thing stopping me so far is the torx head inside of the axle stubs.I would like to see if anyone can let me know what size it takes?I know it is definately a torx socket,just a little far reach for the ones I have so I need to also find out who carries a long torx socket that will fit?Any help would be great at this point .Also I checked the USRM guide and couldn't find what I was looking for in that particular area.Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 you need this bad boy right here.... http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=14957&group_ID=2358&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog STLE100 deep external torx. E10 and be careful. the torx section of the head likes to twist off I picked up a manual impact hammer for this reason, but haven't converted one since..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Thanks Mick!I thought it may have been a 10.That is a really nice looking socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 if you have a snap on guy that runs around town you can get one off of him for around 20 bucks i think.and they don't tend to break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 a 12 point 8 mm socket will work also.. maybe save ya some money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbobdole Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I think I hammered a 5/16 on mine after I rounded one of the sides... its was hell getting it back off:dead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffast Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 phil your my hero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 That 10mm external torx worked like a charm.I used it this morning and the axle stubs popped right off! Gotta love air rachets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 That 10mm external torx worked like a charm.I used it this morning and the axle stubs popped right off! Gotta love air rachets. yes,yes you do gotta....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazmataz Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 just a side note, when i did my conversion to an lsd i used an 8mm socket but it was to tight and it slipped and started to round the head of the bolt, ended up getting a torx socket and finally got it loose. my 2 cents worth, if it matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 In my torx bolt encounter I tried heaps of sockets but in the end used the round not-open end of a 10mm spanner. It worked perfect and i was even able to give them a dam good tightening afterwards. Lesson learned: The round end of the spaner is good for something after all. My 10cents (now that 2's and 5's are out of circulation) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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