STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL... t-50 security tamper proof Torx bit ?? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

boostintt · 08-30-2008, 11:44 AM

where can i get this tool from? this is needed to remove the stock steering wheel. sears? discount auto parts?

thanks

240esux · 08-30-2008, 12:02 PM

for a 240? just use a tire cross.

hustlervibes · 08-30-2008, 12:05 PM

He's talking about the torx bits that hold in the airbags on S14s.

You can get them anywhere that sells tools related to cars and sometimes the hub comes with it.

Bigsyke · 08-30-2008, 12:07 PM

sears thats where i got mine, or homedepot its just a torx set.

!Zar! · 08-30-2008, 02:43 PM

Sears has them.

Just make sure it's a Tamper Proof torx 50 and not a regular torx 50.

The difference is the Tamper proof one has a hole in the center while the regular one doesn't.

aNskY · 08-30-2008, 02:53 PM

or just take a grinder to the center and use a big flathead screwdriver

boostintt · 08-30-2008, 04:37 PM

Sears didn't have it!!

MrChow · 08-30-2008, 04:47 PM

I have one for 5 buck +shipping if you want.

Bigsyke · 08-30-2008, 05:03 PM

Then go to lowes or homedepot, Get a torx set, if it doesnt work return it.

Forge_55b · 08-30-2008, 05:36 PM

i used vicegrips and got mine off some what easily angled in

l20bdime · 08-30-2008, 07:16 PM

snap-on, mac, matco. or like someone said, either grind or break off the nub in the center so a standard torx bit will work.

zero.counter · 08-30-2008, 07:34 PM

Snap-On bit cost me $15 about 5 years ago. LMK if you are interested as it has been sitting there in the bin of "tools I have only used a couple of times"...haha

Bigsyke · 08-30-2008, 08:04 PM

I dont understand, it took me 5 seconds with a wrench and a 7mM(?) attachment? just a standard torx set

zero.counter · 08-30-2008, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigsyke

I dont understand, it took me 5 seconds with a wrench and a 7mM(?) attachment? just a standard torx set

You may or may not be talking about the same thing. S14 airbag removal and the Security Torx Bits that are being used. Unless yours was already gutted and they swapped out the torx for standard hex nuts.

Here is a good write-up for those interested...
240SX Steering Wheel Swap

*njd07* · 08-30-2008, 08:34 PM

go to an auto parts store that sells tools and ask for tamper proof torx. I got mine from Canadian Tire..but your in the usa ..good luck

**Phlip** · 08-30-2008, 09:02 PM

Sears has been mentioned, but a Google search tells me that they sell it for $3.99...
I am willing to bet that is the way to go

boostintt · 08-31-2008, 01:39 AM

i'll check the other sears mayb the guy there just didnt know what the hell i was talking about.

TheWolf · 08-31-2008, 07:21 AM

harbor freight sells a socket kit with security torx....

they also have a security bit set that has all the tamper proof bits in it..

**Phlip** · 08-31-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostintt

i'll check the other sears mayb the guy there just didnt know what the hell i was talking about.

GearWrench Tamper-Proof Torx Bit T-50 - Model 80479 at Sears.com

08-30-2008, 11:44 AM	#1
boostintt Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 42 Posts: 87 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL... t-50 security tamper proof Torx bit ?? where can i get this tool from? this is needed to remove the stock steering wheel. sears? discount auto parts? thanks

08-30-2008, 02:43 PM	#5
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Sears has them. Just make sure it's a Tamper Proof torx 50 and not a regular torx 50. The difference is the Tamper proof one has a hole in the center while the regular one doesn't. __________________

08-30-2008, 07:16 PM	#11
l20bdime Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 177 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	snap-on, mac, matco. or like someone said, either grind or break off the nub in the center so a standard torx bit will work. __________________

08-30-2008, 08:34 PM	#15
njd07 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: canada Age: 39 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	go to an auto parts store that sells tools and ask for tamper proof torx. I got mine from Canadian Tire..but your in the usa ..good luck __________________ s13 parts fs:http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193416 sr parts fs: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193399 s14 parts fs:http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193420 180sx part out http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=203711

08-30-2008, 09:02 PM	#16
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Sears has been mentioned, but a Google search tells me that they sell it for $3.99... I am willing to bet that is the way to go __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

08-30-2008, 12:02 PM	#2
240esux Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: rialto. Posts: 354 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	for a 240? just use a tire cross.

08-30-2008, 12:05 PM	#3
hustlervibes Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Rep Power: ∞ Age: 36 Posts: 2,453 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	He's talking about the torx bits that hold in the airbags on S14s. You can get them anywhere that sells tools related to cars and sometimes the hub comes with it.

08-30-2008, 12:07 PM	#4
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 40 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sears thats where i got mine, or homedepot its just a torx set.

08-30-2008, 02:53 PM	#6
aNskY Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Age: 41 Posts: 1,604 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	or just take a grinder to the center and use a big flathead screwdriver

08-30-2008, 04:37 PM	#7
boostintt Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 42 Posts: 87 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Sears didn't have it!!

08-30-2008, 05:03 PM	#9
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 40 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Then go to lowes or homedepot, Get a torx set, if it doesnt work return it.

08-30-2008, 05:36 PM	#10
Forge_55b Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: OC Age: 43 Posts: 414 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i used vicegrips and got mine off some what easily angled in

08-30-2008, 07:34 PM	#12
zero.counter Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At work Posts: 2,003 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Snap-On bit cost me $15 about 5 years ago. LMK if you are interested as it has been sitting there in the bin of "tools I have only used a couple of times"...haha

08-30-2008, 08:04 PM	#13
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 40 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I dont understand, it took me 5 seconds with a wrench and a 7mM(?) attachment? just a standard torx set

08-31-2008, 01:39 AM	#17
boostintt Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 42 Posts: 87 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i'll check the other sears mayb the guy there just didnt know what the hell i was talking about.

08-31-2008, 07:21 AM	#18
TheWolf Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL (Jax) Posts: 1,468 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	harbor freight sells a socket kit with security torx.... they also have a security bit set that has all the tamper proof bits in it.. __________________ Eye on the Prize