Need advice removing seats - Diesel Forum

97Crusher · 01-09-2006, 04:22 PM

I've been sound deading my 2000 X. To make the job easier I want to remove the seats. After trying to loosen the torx fasteners I do not believe that it will be possible. Does some one like Sears make 1/2" impact torx sockets or is this a specialty item??? Anyone know off the top of their head what T size it is??
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mmsafd · 01-09-2006, 06:03 PM

Sears or any auto parts store will have one. It is a T55. It will be a little loose. A T60 is to big and a T55 is a little small. I do not think there is a T57 or anything in between. The one I have is tapered and I ground the tip down some to make it fit better. I would not use an impact on them myself but maybe a breaker bar if a ratchet won't do it. Good luck.

Bruce1954 · 01-09-2006, 10:33 PM

Sounds like a little spray lube from the bottom might be a good idea.

I just pulled a seat from my 05 and it came right out so sounds like you may have a little rust starting on the bolts.
Good luck

Bruce

97Crusher · 01-10-2006, 07:49 AM

Thanks for the advice on the size and the spray info.

boatpuller · 01-10-2006, 08:02 AM

It is actually a "Torx Plus" 55, not a Torx 55. The Torx+ has rounded points on its star tips, while the torx has pointer star tips. The best price I found for an individual torx plus 55 was through Snap-On, as they were the only company that was willing to sell a single bit instead of a set. While a torx can work, you risk stripping the head because it does not fit well. If you have not already stripped the head, once you get a +, it will come out easily with a long wratchet.

97Crusher · 01-10-2006, 09:03 AM

Thanks for the clarification on the 55 plus.
Did a search http://www.mytoolstore.com/sk/sk03096.html

There's a difference between regular torx and plus size.

Bruce1954 · 01-10-2006, 08:47 PM

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Wow
Learn something every day!
If you don't ya need to get out of bed

Thanks for the Info

Bruce

mmsafd · 01-10-2006, 11:32 PM

I always thought it looked a little wrong. I guess someone needed to make some $ again and came up with a new fastener head. What is really bad, the service manager at the dealership did not mention anything about a T55+ just a T55. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

boatpuller · 01-11-2006, 07:50 AM

Hey, thanks for the link to My Tool Store. That looks like a worthwhile site.

cturrisi · 01-11-2006, 11:28 AM

If you need some pictures of soundproofing an excursion, feel free to take a look at my site....

http://www.turrisimotorsports.com/ga...rior_index.htm

Just look under dynamat.

Hope this helps,