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torx or allen head?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 57cj5, Apr 8, 2011.

  1. Apr 8, 2011
    57cj5

    57cj5 Member

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    New ARB covers have bolts which are either torx or allen head. There are 6 points to each recessed bolt. Does it matter which one to use? The have to be torqued to spec. I have some torx sockets, but if I need to, I can get some Allen head sockets.

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    57cj5, Apr 8, 2011
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  2. Apr 8, 2011
    JustEnos

    JustEnos Member

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    Look like Allen head to me

    Nice looking covers BTW
     
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  3. Apr 8, 2011
    Pack Rat

    Pack Rat Old Timer

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    Definitely allen. Torx head are more "spikey"
     
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    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Yup those are socket head bolts sometimes called "Allen" head. They are different than Torx and do not interchange. If you use the torch sockets on them you may round them out. Get the right tool or you will regret it later when you try to remove them.... By the way, all torx are metric
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  5. Apr 8, 2011
    57cj5

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    alright. Got to go buy some allen head sockets tomorrow. Gott get this job done for an upcoming camping trip. Taking the jeep out..
     
    57cj5, Apr 8, 2011
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  6. Apr 9, 2011
    BC3Jeep

    BC3Jeep Electric Bill

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    Remember....there are SAE AND Metric Allen wrenches.....I would recommend the Ball Head variety for close quarters work and the non ball head for torquing. 3/8" & 1/2" drive socket varieties offer best overall torque measuring abilities.
     
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    EricM

    EricM Active Member

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    The allen head is a hexagon. A torx looks is more star like:

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    EricM, Apr 9, 2011
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  8. Apr 9, 2011
    PaulG

    PaulG New Member

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    57cj5, On my ARB covers, the supplied bolts were all 3/16" to long. Grind down the lead end of threads as necessary. I do not recommend ARB'b suggestion of drilling & tapping deeper.
     
    PaulG, Apr 9, 2011
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