Warning: Bronco bolts strip easily

[Lifeliberty]

I unfortunately used the tools they give you and stripped 2 bolts. Is there anything I can do to get them off? It's the three bottom on mod front bumper so I might mount something in the future. Any tools anyone recommends I get, especially to avoid stripping anymore.

Manual impact driverand BFH is always good to have for stubborn bolts

You can drill the heads off. Once heads are off, separate parts, with heads off the tension is released and just back the threads out. Replace with better bolts

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[Bronc-O]

Aren't the supplied tools for the doors, MIC top and grab handles? I'm pretty sure I've read the bumper bolts require a Torx not supplied.

 

[North7]

I unfortunately used the tools they give you and stripped 2 bolts. Is there anything I can do to get them off? It's the three bottom on mod front bumper so I might mount something in the future. Any tools anyone recommends I get, especially to avoid stripping anymore.

Buy a Screw Extractor set, Lowes, Home Depot, Amazon, Ace, etc.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/SpeedOut-8-1-8-in-Double-Ended-Screw-Extractor/1000170531

 

[North7]

Aren't the supplied tools for the doors, MIC top and grab handles? I'm pretty sure I've read the bumper bolts require a Torx not supplied.

Torx-Plus, not regular Torx

 

[broncopaws]

Shane, if I'm mounting Pod lights on the mirror mounts you think I should not put the torx bolts back in rather I should use a bolt and washer I pick up separately? I was planning on just using the torx bolt like Middleton Motors did in one of their videos on here. I appreciate your input.

Shane, if I'm mounting Pod lights on the mirror mounts you think I should not put the torx bolts back in rather I should use a bolt and washer I pick up separately? I was planning on just using the torx bolt like Middleton Motors did in one of their videos on here. I appreciate your input.

Herbie, Do you know what size the bolts are I would need to mount lights?

 

[Herbie]

Herbie, Do you know what size the bolts are I would need to mount lights?

You can just use the torx bolts that are already in the mirror mounts, but add some washers.

 

[North7]

You can just use the torx bolts that are already in the mirror mounts, but add some washers.

Torx Plus, not regular Torx.

 

[Herbie]

Torx Plus, not regular Torx.

Yes I know, it's been stated a million times on this forum that they are torx plus, I was just merely telling Paul he could use the existing bolts.

 

[RoLyMa27]

Torx Plus, not regular Torx.

We need a forum wide announcement in large flashing red letters...THE BRONCO BOLTS ARE TORX PLUS! NOT PLAIN TORX!!!

 

[RoLyMa27]

Yes I know, it's been stated a million times on this forum that they are torx plus
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True, but many people are still referring to them as torx and are still using torx bits and stripping the heads out!

 

[Lifeliberty]

Yes I know, it's been stated a million times on this forum that they are torx plus

True, but many people are still referring to them as torx and are still using torx bits and stripping the heads out!

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[H - 2 CHARLIE]

My BMW bike uses high quality chrome stainless.

 

[Tdifonzo]

The installation instructions for the Ford OEM safari bar say T-40.

 

[R.A.N.M.J.]

Has any manufacturer EVER provided a tool worth a damn? I'm surprised they didnt include these wonderful bits...

Hey man, don't diss those Asahi allen wrenches. I'd be happy to get a set of those from Ford. They are some of the best fitting, most durable allen wrenches I've ever used. Outside the U.S. they're pretty much the global standard in quality.

They're way better fitment than Ekland, which is the only set to date that I've ever had break during a project. And Ekland is MitUSA.

The "ParkTool" is garbage, though.

 

[Bronc-O]

The installation instructions for the Ford OEM safari bar say T-40.

So, those saying Torx plus are wrong?

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