Torx Bit Set Recommendations

Irun said:
Does anyone have recommendations on a quality torx bit set? I'm tired of snapping the cheap HF ones in my tool cabinet.
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Hoping my HF torx 40 holds up for the belt tensioner swap tomorrow.
I have a recessed/flush front axle on my Electra Glide & the least bit of torque on a 7/32" bit snapped right off. They replaced it & all but still frustrating!!!
 
Pantera99 said:
Hoping my HF torx 40 holds up for the belt tensioner swap tomorrow.
I have a recessed/flush front axle on my Electra Glide & the least bit of torque on a 7/32" bit snapped right off. They replaced it & all but still frustrating!!!
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My suggestion is to break the bolt loose by hand then use a powered ratchet or impact to remove the rest of the way.
 
NskLJ said:
My suggestion is to break the bolt loose by hand then use a powered ratchet or impact to remove the rest of the way.
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Actually came off of there just fine. One thing the 'dry heat' is good for is not rusting everything up. Tensioner was a snap but the gates idler pulley spacer doesn't fit at all. I elaborate on the 'what did u do to your TJ today' thread.
 
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Pantera99 said:
Actually came off of there just fine. One thing the 'dry heat' is good for is not rusting everything up. Tensioner was a snap but the gates idler pulley spacer doesn't fit at all. I elaborate on the 'what did u do to your TJ today' thread.
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I’m glad it came off for you, I have snap-on torx bit, I have doubles of a few sizes I would break all the time. Hat way I could keep working. I found cracking them loose by hand saved the bit.
 
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NskLJ said:
I’m glad it came off for you, I have snap-on torx bit, I have doubles of a few sizes I would break all the time. Hat way I could keep working. I found cracking them loose by hand saved the bit.
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Yes I agree. Never fails there's always a newbie one of the Harley forums who just got a new power tool of some type & tries to remove the primary cover T27 bolts. I'm always like NOOOOO!! Either stripped bolts or broken bits.
 
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Pantera99 said:
Actually came off of there just fine. One thing the 'dry heat' is good for is not rusting everything up. Tensioner was a snap but the gates idler pulley spacer doesn't fit at all. I elaborate on the 'what did u do to your TJ today' thread.
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I just shortened the spacer carefully with a grinder. Been good for the last 5,000mi.
 
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Pantera99 said:
Yes I agree. Never fails there's always a newbie one of the Harley forums who just got a new power tool of some type & tries to remove the primary cover T27 bolts. I'm always like NOOOOO!! Either stripped bolts or broken bits.
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those harley torx bolts are made of soft metal. best to remove/tighten by hand and still be careful with them.
 
OldBarn said:
I found a S-K set somewhere years back. Nice quality and they've handled my work with no problems.
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This is what I have. Picked it up off of ebay a while ago after breaking and twisting everything else I bought. It's had plenty of abuse and so far no breaks...
 
Irun said:
For the amount of time I use torx bits I'm not willing to pay the nearly $500 price tag for Snap On. I ended up ordering two sets to experiment with that include:

[URL]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M9ZF35W/?tag=wranglerorg-20[/URL]

[URL]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007SX10NS/?tag=wranglerorg-20[/URL]

After the post @TJ Jim made, I looked at Cornwell. They have a truck bed set that ranges from 40 - 55
[URL]https://webcat.cornwelltools.com/VMTORXTBS-8-Piece-Torx®-Truck-Bed-Set-p371693011[/URL]

They also have a regular set that doen't give the size range
[URL]https://webcat.cornwelltools.com/LS27200-12-Piece-Torx®-Bit-Set-p371690504[/URL]
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That Cornwell set is also sold under Lisle which I buy from my local Carquest so they can hand me new ones whenever I break one.
 
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I have this Torx set.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QTF59VQ/?tag=wranglerorg-20
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And this Hex set.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JVU1ZI/?tag=wranglerorg-20
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