I'm trying to remove the back seats of my xtra cab '02 ranger. I got all the bolts out except one big one and its like a factory removal only type of bolt because its round so no socket will loosen it and it has a different star patern on top. I tryed using a wrench a lil but it just slips. Maybe if I cuss at it like like no other while using the wrench on it, it might come out. But was wondering if there was an easier way. I dont wanna take a torch to my interior at all.

 

Yea there is an easyer way, its called the right tool.

That is a Torx bit. T-50 to be exact. Go sears or even autozone and by a T-50 Torx. You'll be happy you did.

 

Hey thanks. I'm gonna go pick one up right now.

 

since were on the T subject. wut size fits the seats? i had forgotten about them and my biggest is a 55.

 

just pick up an entire set at autozone, if you own a ford, you'll need all of em sooner or later.

 

^^^lol sure enough, lately ive just been using the flat head screw driver trick. i didnt want to mess up the rubber on the seat bolts and last time i tried using a flat head on a torx bolt i ended up having to destroy the bolt to get it out.

 

Off Topic Somewhat! I just had a killer idea for a new how-to, only it's not a how to...it's more of just an FYI...

We need to get everyone's input that has specifics and put together a Torx-bit/size/location chart....

You know, a chart that shows what size to use on what torx bolts on our trucks...It would take time but it could very well save someone some time down the road....just a thought

 

the bolts on the bumper for the rear bumper braces are t-55. hehe

 

Great idea! Get it together and I'll put in in with the How-To's when the site is moved!

 

ok...i'm gonna start a post in the how-to section just to do some fact-finding/info gathering...

 

Its called a manual..haynes, chiltons, ford, etc.

 

wut about people that havent found a manual or dont feel like buying one just to look up one bolt size?

 

It never hurts to have the manual if you are going to be workin gon your truck yourself. Manuals are cheap like $15

If you cant afford $15 you cant afford to mod your truck.

 

right now i cant afford $15, but thats why nothing has been done to my truck in months. except it comes home dirty every now and then.

 

yes but its always nice to have the info. in more than one place.. imagine how small the internet would be if we took that approach to everything and didnt bother to post information on anything, cause it's already in a manual.

 

yeah I know, a quick reference si always nice to have. I was jsut being a smart ***...relax guys