<span style=" font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">This particular bold
was for a brake line on a 2006 Jeep Tj.</span>
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<br><span style=" font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">I see these bolts
all the time. T40s that are rusted and require an act of Dog to remove!</span>
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<br><span style=" font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">So, there are
no  good kits out there?</span>
<br><span style=" font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif"><br>
I am looking at Snap on and mac and such, but I still don't see any.</span>
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<br><span style=" font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">Thanks.</span>
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<br><span style=" font-size:9pt;color:#5f5f5f;font-family:sans-serif">From:
       </span><span style=" font-size:9pt;font-family:sans-serif">Jeff
Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com></span>
<br><span style=" font-size:9pt;color:#5f5f5f;font-family:sans-serif">To:
       </span><span style=" font-size:9pt;font-family:sans-serif">eric@megageek.com</span>
<br><span style=" font-size:9pt;color:#5f5f5f;font-family:sans-serif">Cc:
       </span><span style=" font-size:9pt;font-family:sans-serif">"shop-talk@autox.team.net"
<Shop-talk@autox.team.net></span>
<br><span style=" font-size:9pt;color:#5f5f5f;font-family:sans-serif">Date:
       </span><span style=" font-size:9pt;font-family:sans-serif">05/30/2021
10:12 AM</span>
<br><span style=" font-size:9pt;color:#5f5f5f;font-family:sans-serif">Subject:
       </span><span style=" font-size:9pt;font-family:sans-serif">Re:
[Shop-talk] What's the deal with impact torx sockets?</span>
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<hr noshade>
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<br><tt><span style=" font-size:10pt">"WHY DO THEY USE TORX IN HIGH
TORQUE APPLICATIONS?"<br>
<br>
Umm, because they are exceeding the spec?  The biggest Torx bit I've<br>
ever needed was a T30.  Max torque is around 25 lb-ft.<br>
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What the heck are you working on that you're a.) needing an impact?<br>
and b.) snapping bits?  Something doesn't sound normal.<br>
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</span></tt><a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torx><tt><span style=" font-size:10pt">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torx</span></tt></a><tt><span style=" font-size:10pt"><br>
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On Sun, May 30, 2021 at 7:18 AM <eric@megageek.com> wrote:<br>
><br>
> OK, first, WHY DO THEY USE TORX IN HIGH TORQUE APPLICATIONS?<br>
><br>
> These are the WORST fasteners I have ever used. (less flat blade screwdrivers.)<br>
><br>
> 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?<br>
><br>
> OK, with that off my chest...<br>
><br>
> 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.)<br>
><br>
> 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.<br>
><br>
> 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.<br>
><br>
> So, please help me.  What set do I need?<br>
><br>
> Thanks.<br>
><br>
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