https://shop.snapon.com/product/TORX-Standard-(Power)%2C-Industrial-(3%2F8%22)/3-8%22-Drive-TORX-T40-Pinless-Power-Socket-Driver/PFTX40E
I would not use an impact wrench on this (itâ??s 3/8â?? drive, the smallest
1/2â?? drive torx they have is T45). Breaker bar and a cheater if needed.
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Tom Coradeschi
tjcora@icloud.com
> On 30 May 2021, at 8:41 PM, eric@megageek.com wrote:
>
> This particular bold was for a brake line on a 2006 Jeep Tj.
>
> I see these bolts all the time. T40s that are rusted and require an act of
> Dog to remove!
>
> So, there are no good kits out there?
>
> I am looking at Snap on and mac and such, but I still don't see any.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
> To: eric@megageek.com
> Cc: "shop-talk@autox.team.net" <Shop-talk@autox.team.net>
> Date: 05/30/2021 10:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] What's the deal with impact torx sockets?
>
>
>
> "WHY DO THEY USE TORX IN HIGH TORQUE APPLICATIONS?"
>
> Umm, because they are exceeding the spec? The biggest Torx bit I've
> ever needed was a T30. Max torque is around 25 lb-ft.
>
> What the heck are you working on that you're a.) needing an impact?
> and b.) snapping bits? Something doesn't sound normal.
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torx
>
> On Sun, May 30, 2021 at 7:18 AM <eric@megageek.com> wrote:
> >
> > OK, first, WHY DO THEY USE TORX IN HIGH TORQUE APPLICATIONS?
> >
> > These are the WORST fasteners I have ever used. (less flat blade
> > screwdrivers.)
> >
> > Then, if they are going to use them, why can't they make a Torx impact
> > socket set that doesn't twist and brake the first time you use it?
> >
> > OK, with that off my chest...
> >
> > What is the THE BRAND/SET of torx impact sockets that I can rely on? At
> > this point, price isn't really an issue. I just want a set that I can use
> > in an impact gun and remove a bolt without breaking every time. I would
> > want a complete set of sizes, but it seems that I always break the T40
> > first (it seems to be the most common size.)
> >
> > FWIW, my first real injury while turning wrenches was with a Torx over 25
> > years ago. I was trying to remove a brake component off of a Lumina and
> > the bit broke, and the wrench chipped my tooth.
> >
> > TO THIS DAY, whenever I have to reach for a torx socket, I still taste that
> > broken tooth! And, I have not found a set of torx that are worth a darn.
> >
> > So, please help me. What set do I need?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
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