stripped torx
05-21-2005, 06:34 PM
#11
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Posts: n/a
Re: stripped torx
If there is paint on them, the proper sized torx won't usually fit....
One size down 'seems' to fit nice and tight, but the soft paint crushes
and zip, off go the points.
A torch also works well. They have a thread sealer on lots that is heat
activated and it removes the paint.
The ones into the body tub have nuts glued inside so you have to remove
the dash to get the top door hinge off normally. Those you can hold
with the torx and use a wrench on the insides or if you aren't saving
the bolts, you can just drill the heads off with a 3/8 bit and punch the
stems through. You will still need the dash off to get the new nuts
back in there....
A slot with a dremil tool using a fiberglass cutting wheel works for a
place to hit it with a punch or flat head to get it moving.
A few ideas for you...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
One size down 'seems' to fit nice and tight, but the soft paint crushes
and zip, off go the points.
A torch also works well. They have a thread sealer on lots that is heat
activated and it removes the paint.
The ones into the body tub have nuts glued inside so you have to remove
the dash to get the top door hinge off normally. Those you can hold
with the torx and use a wrench on the insides or if you aren't saving
the bolts, you can just drill the heads off with a 3/8 bit and punch the
stems through. You will still need the dash off to get the new nuts
back in there....
A slot with a dremil tool using a fiberglass cutting wheel works for a
place to hit it with a punch or flat head to get it moving.
A few ideas for you...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
05-21-2005, 06:34 PM
#12
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: stripped torx
If there is paint on them, the proper sized torx won't usually fit....
One size down 'seems' to fit nice and tight, but the soft paint crushes
and zip, off go the points.
A torch also works well. They have a thread sealer on lots that is heat
activated and it removes the paint.
The ones into the body tub have nuts glued inside so you have to remove
the dash to get the top door hinge off normally. Those you can hold
with the torx and use a wrench on the insides or if you aren't saving
the bolts, you can just drill the heads off with a 3/8 bit and punch the
stems through. You will still need the dash off to get the new nuts
back in there....
A slot with a dremil tool using a fiberglass cutting wheel works for a
place to hit it with a punch or flat head to get it moving.
A few ideas for you...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
One size down 'seems' to fit nice and tight, but the soft paint crushes
and zip, off go the points.
A torch also works well. They have a thread sealer on lots that is heat
activated and it removes the paint.
The ones into the body tub have nuts glued inside so you have to remove
the dash to get the top door hinge off normally. Those you can hold
with the torx and use a wrench on the insides or if you aren't saving
the bolts, you can just drill the heads off with a 3/8 bit and punch the
stems through. You will still need the dash off to get the new nuts
back in there....
A slot with a dremil tool using a fiberglass cutting wheel works for a
place to hit it with a punch or flat head to get it moving.
A few ideas for you...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
05-21-2005, 06:34 PM
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: stripped torx
If there is paint on them, the proper sized torx won't usually fit....
One size down 'seems' to fit nice and tight, but the soft paint crushes
and zip, off go the points.
A torch also works well. They have a thread sealer on lots that is heat
activated and it removes the paint.
The ones into the body tub have nuts glued inside so you have to remove
the dash to get the top door hinge off normally. Those you can hold
with the torx and use a wrench on the insides or if you aren't saving
the bolts, you can just drill the heads off with a 3/8 bit and punch the
stems through. You will still need the dash off to get the new nuts
back in there....
A slot with a dremil tool using a fiberglass cutting wheel works for a
place to hit it with a punch or flat head to get it moving.
A few ideas for you...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
One size down 'seems' to fit nice and tight, but the soft paint crushes
and zip, off go the points.
A torch also works well. They have a thread sealer on lots that is heat
activated and it removes the paint.
The ones into the body tub have nuts glued inside so you have to remove
the dash to get the top door hinge off normally. Those you can hold
with the torx and use a wrench on the insides or if you aren't saving
the bolts, you can just drill the heads off with a 3/8 bit and punch the
stems through. You will still need the dash off to get the new nuts
back in there....
A slot with a dremil tool using a fiberglass cutting wheel works for a
place to hit it with a punch or flat head to get it moving.
A few ideas for you...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
05-21-2005, 07:24 PM
#14
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: stripped torx
Hi Steve,
They were put in using an impact driver, that's what takes to get
them started out: http://www.----------.com/impactDriver.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
They were put in using an impact driver, that's what takes to get
them started out: http://www.----------.com/impactDriver.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
05-21-2005, 07:24 PM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: stripped torx
Hi Steve,
They were put in using an impact driver, that's what takes to get
them started out: http://www.----------.com/impactDriver.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
They were put in using an impact driver, that's what takes to get
them started out: http://www.----------.com/impactDriver.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
05-21-2005, 07:24 PM
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: stripped torx
Hi Steve,
They were put in using an impact driver, that's what takes to get
them started out: http://www.----------.com/impactDriver.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
They were put in using an impact driver, that's what takes to get
them started out: http://www.----------.com/impactDriver.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
05-21-2005, 07:24 PM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: stripped torx
Hi Steve,
They were put in using an impact driver, that's what takes to get
them started out: http://www.----------.com/impactDriver.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
They were put in using an impact driver, that's what takes to get
them started out: http://www.----------.com/impactDriver.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
diablo wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
05-21-2005, 07:25 PM
#18
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: stripped torx
Everyone should own a 5 piece reverse drill bits, their cheap. Get a pack
and then hook it up to your electric drill and put it on reverse. The drill
bit will grab and back out your torx bolt. Same with larger bolts. Those
reverse bits are priceless...
Nick
--
http://members.***.net/nnote/
"diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
>
>
05-21-2005, 07:25 PM
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: stripped torx
Everyone should own a 5 piece reverse drill bits, their cheap. Get a pack
and then hook it up to your electric drill and put it on reverse. The drill
bit will grab and back out your torx bolt. Same with larger bolts. Those
reverse bits are priceless...
Nick
--
http://members.***.net/nnote/
"diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
>
>
05-21-2005, 07:25 PM
#20
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: stripped torx
Everyone should own a 5 piece reverse drill bits, their cheap. Get a pack
and then hook it up to your electric drill and put it on reverse. The drill
bit will grab and back out your torx bolt. Same with larger bolts. Those
reverse bits are priceless...
Nick
--
http://members.***.net/nnote/
"diablo" <diablo@msn.com> wrote in message
news:JFNje.218$lI2.177@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> Hi Guys,
>
> i'm sure you've all encountered this problem, and therefore may have a
quick
> fix or two.
>
> i'm replacing all the hinges, catches, loops and mirrors on a 93 YJ with
SS
> pieces replacing the original pieces.
>
> took my torx heads and wrench, took one out no problem.
>
> next one ended up stripped..and the next one...managed to get them all
back
> in til i fix this dilema. i used small movements, wasn't trying to take
the
> screw out in one go...seems like the metal is so darn soft. obviously i'm
> going to be taking out about a dozen plus, so...
>
> any suggestions would be great.
>
> Steve
>
>