What size torx wrench do I need?
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What size torx wrench do I need?
In the picture below you can see the bolt I'm talking about. It is on the bottom of the lower A-arm. There is a place for a trox wrench in the top of the bolt that you need to hold when putting the nut back on. Can someone tell me what size torx wrench I need since I don't have one in that size and don't want to buy anything I don't need right before Christmas. Thanks.
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Re: What size torx wrench do I need? (NastyC5)
:confused: It should be the same size as the sway bar end link.
Jerry
[Modified by 99 Corvette, 8:38 PM 12/3/2001]
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Re: What size torx wrench do I need? (99 Corvette)
Now I'm really confused :confused: The torx wrench I used on the sway bar end links was a T40, but when I put it in the top of the a-arm bolt it would spin freely like it was too small. I'm thinking there was a rock or something in the hole or that I grabbed the next smallest torx wrench I have and thought it was the biggest (T40) Wish me luck, I need it :crazy:
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Re: What size torx wrench do I need? (NastyC5)
if I was home I could tell you I went to Sears Just go get all that look close and take the rest back you don't need :crazy: I had to grind mine down to ge it in.
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Re: What size torx wrench do I need? (John Shiels)
if I was home I could tell you I went to Sears Just go get all that look close and take the rest back you don't need :crazy: I had to grind mine down to ge it in.
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Re: What size torx wrench do I need?
Try a 6mm allen wrench instead of the torx. Get two and cut the short end off of one. Then you can use a ratchet and 6mm socket to turn the bolt. The torx didn't work on my 2001.
