Originally Posted by LantanaTX
The two bolts you are trying to remove are actually Torx. I bought this thing that looks like a pocket knife with all the different size torx that fold out. Unfortuanately they weren't quite long enough to reach the bolt, so I took the tool apart, found the one that fit and held onto it with Vise grips. This worked good the bolts came right out. disonnect your battery before start. I forgot and was told I was lucky I didn't have an airbag go off in my face! The center bolt that holds the wheel on is even harder to get off. It is a large Allen if I remember right. An impact wrench wouldbe best but I think had to hit the allen wrench with a hammer. It takes sudden shock to lossen it. Other than this is not too hard.
Interesting... Rudy said they were Torx as well but we got a 4mm Allen to snug up. Apparently not snug enough
Do you think a T-handle torx driver could generate enough torque to break the bolts loose? If so, I may just go ahead and buy the set from Sears b/c Lord knows there's enough Torx bits on this car... we'll eventually need 'em.
We did disconnect the battery, haha. But, since we didn't have the proper tools, we basically accomplished nothing other than defaulting my clock to 12:00...
Steve has an impact... not sure about the Allen sockets. If you happen to remember which size, let me know and I'll make sure Steve has one.
Nonetheless, I won't be able to attempt again until Saturday
because I'm also doing a gauge upgrade, and wanted to kill both birds with one stone. We're both unsure as to the amount of time it will take. Best case a couple hours, worst case... a day.
Thank you for the tips!