Special tool to take the cap off from a 86'k5

[adamforsythe]

I'm going to need to take my cap off in the next few weeks to replace my bed sides. But I don't have the tool to do it and I don't know what it's called to buy it. It lookes like it's a torx bolt with a pin in the middle of it.
Sorry about the stuiped question . Bujt it had to be asked
Thanks
Adam

 

[TripleJ75]

It's called a tamper proof torx head - Sears has them online...I think you have to buy the whole kit which is like 30 bucks.

 

[jamber2541]

vise grips will also work but it will take you a little longer to get it done. Ask me how I know? I had a the torx bit break inside one of the bolts. I replaced all the bolts with the 1/2 inch old style bolt afterwards.

 

[adamforsythe]

Thanks I just found it on sears.com it's like 38 bucks. But hey more tools for me.

 

[90v1500]

Harbor frieght... 100 peice security bit set $5.99...

 

[adamforsythe]

Got a link?
Thanks
Adam

Harbor frieght... 100 peice security bit set $5.99...

 

[Slapperbar]

Here...
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91310

 

[Slapperbar]

The picture is wrong but the PN is right.
http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Parts-Tops-and-Accessories/PARTVBT400.aspx

 

[BulldogK5]

It's a tamper proof Torx Bit (t-40 is the size). You can buy just the single bit for about a dollar at Auto Zone. I believe the brand is Great Neck. It will fit any screwdriver with a changeable bit. Go ahead and buy 2 or 3 if this is the first time they have been off. Nevermind, if you have an '86 it would have been the 1/2" head like the spare tire retainer has from the factory. The T-40 head came about in the '89 model year so somebody has changed them before.