d50

what size allen is it? ive read its a t60 torx but i have a t60 and its too small. i can get a good look at the bolt and mine is an allen bolt. anyone know what size it is?

d50

maybe mines an odd ball?

countryboy215

Mine is Torx 80

d50

that sounds more like it. ill give that a try thanks.

rudboy11

I literally just took mine off today and it ended up being a T55. But I've read there are different sizes. Sorry I couldn't be more help, but also mine was super super hard to get off. Good Luck!

d50

well the guy at napa told me he's never even seen a t80 but that doesnt say much.

countryboy215

Bigger torx heads aren't very popular, but i believe they go to t-100, I got a 1/2in T-80 socket at Auto zone. I broke it loose after about 15 minutes of crankin on it with a low profile breaker bar and a 5 foot section of iron pipe.... the breaker bar bent a little .....

rand4x4

I tried but gave up, Took it to my auto shop buddy and he was ready to break housing to get off, So it just leaks.
If anyone gets it let me know.

rudboy11

Maybe try some FreezeOff...maybe as a last resort??

jmxj

mine was not a torx bolt, it was a 16 or 18mm. they are hard to get off, used a long breaker bar and a jack under the truck on the breaker bar, jacked it up and let the weight of the truck slowly break it loose. tried it all other ways about 3 hours, would not come off.

jmxj

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/oil...r-o-ring-9625/

has some good info, couple of pages of post about this bolt.

Fai1ureByDesign

guys look at the model years yall are comparing. 97 and up is a torx i don't remember what size but i went to sears and bought the torx bit in a socket. had the bit pressed out at a tire shop then taped the torx bit in the closed end of a 1/2inch wrench to change mine because it's such a tight fit you can't use a socket wrench. t60 sounds right not positive.

d50

mines not a torx either its an allen but i think a torx will work.

DFlintstone

I don't think I would try that there, sounds plenty tough with the correct fit.