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After reading the horror stories in here on removing the rings, I continued through all the comments before proceeding.
I have both T and TP bits in my box. The bolts looked to me like Torx. I didn't have a good T45 bit but thought I would entertain a TP40 as TP45 wouldn't fit at all. The TP40 was a very sloppy fit.
I decided to start fresh and purchased a brand new $6 T45 Kobalt bit from Lowes. I successfully removed 120 bolts and reinstalled them in less than 2 hours I would estimate closer to 1 hour.
I started with my trusty 3/8" craftsman ratchet and T45 bit on my spare which was mounted on the beast. I backed out each bolt about six strokes (more for the more stubborn bolts). Only got out my cordless 1/4" impact to speed up the removal process. Repeat the process for the remaining 4 wheels still mounted to the vehicle.
Feeling good with no catastrophes, moved on to the wildtrak wheels. Same procedure only working at elevation.
Now, after wiping down the rings and wheels, I moved on to the installation.
Carefully paying attention to the recess for the valve stem, I started by hand threading each bolt through the ring and into the wheel. Approximately 2 turns to ensure a good start with my fingers only. No tools....
After a couple turns with the ratchet to verify I wasn't crossthreaded, I ran them in with my 1/4" impact. I don't think it has the torque to strip these out but I stopped shy of home so I could get a good feel with my ratchet once again. 120 bolts via 3/8" manual ratchet snugged up and we are feeling good.
Nothing stripped!!!!
120 bolts out
120 bolts in
Nothing is stripped!!!!!
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