Dealer says I need a Torx bit #40 to remove the hardtop and #50 to remove doors. Where do I find these? At Sears, not very good recommendation for Craftsman. Thanks.
May as well get a set that runs from #10 up to #55 (I think that's standard seatbelt size). Your Jeep has Torx bolts all over the place. You need a long-shaft #15 to adjust your headlights, while you're at it. And if you happen to have an Ace Hardware or a NAPA store closer, just go there.
I was at Lowes today, the salesman couldn't find any up to #40 either on the shelves or online, and I checked Autozone on line tonight, and they don't seem to have them either. NAPA has individual ones. I'm dragging my feet on removing the hardtop, as I just don't have any extra room on the garage floor--too much clutter.
Well, if you don't like craftsman then don't buy Napa, Kobalt, Armstrong, or allen. they are all made by the same manufacture Danaher tools the old Easco company. But as long as you get teh US made ones they are all good. But more and more they are having Danaher have them made in China
Don't buy cheap ones. I found out the hard way, they will break! I got the GM brand from Orileys Auto parts they come with a lifetime warranty, if you break one just take it back.
If you want quality and not interested in those made by Sears or the like, go on E-bay and get you a Snap-on, Mac, SK, or Proto. My four favorite tools. My dad runs a store specilizing in tools. i help him out a lot and know tools pretty good. Some other notable ones are Cornwell, Matco & KD (even though they are made by Danaher too), Blackhawk (made by Proto), Wright, or Williams (owned by Snap-on).
Another good source for higher quality tools is often at an auto swap meet. There might a tent or two of the "disposable" imports, but I've often found great prices on high end brands from some of the store liquidators. Of course the frustrating part is the timing. Like finding a great buy on a seldom used tool that you already bought for retail on the day you really needed it.:banghead:
First "mod" I did to my JK was to replace all the hard top bolts with quick release wing nut bolts that I bought from Quadratec. Also made my soft top quick release with a kit as well through a Quadratec kit.
I have a nice bag I carry straps, gloves, winch remote, and a few select tools (ratchet & some torx bits and other select sockets) as well as a first aid kit. It lives in the back with my stupid giant subwoofer box I had built
Any torx that has a lifetime warranty should do so if you break them just replace them. I would think(not a lot of experience) it would be quite hard to bust a torx for what you need it on a jeep for.
Unfortunately, I have a set with a few of the bits with broken ends, they are used on other projects out there as well, its definately worth investing in a good set. I'm at the point of needing to replace my set, not going cheap again.
I took all your suggestions and seem the only place that has the 40 and 50 at a half way decent price is Ace Hardware. Now to find somebody in that store that can find where they are, if I have to have ordered, I think we have a distribution center here in town. Most of the online websites suck, or maybe my computer is just slow. Thanks for all the suggestions. I should have come here first. Hate to say it, but my wife suggested this forum..Could she be getting interested in a Jeep also??
Buy a good set for the garage/shop and pick up some cheeps from HF tho throw in a tool kit. :thumb:
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