Star Nuts, and Tailgates

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17 years ago

Fri, Feb 9, 2007 3:30 PM

I was all excited to put the finishing touches on my 98 Ram rehab by replacing some rusted out broken tailgate cables. Got some nice new ones, and as I was about to toss em on, realized there is a wierd kind of wrench I'll need to turn the bolts that the cables are tied to.

Some kinda wierd Star type screw.

Will I be able to get a wrench to turn this thing at an Autozone ? Or is that Dodge's way of making sure you bring it to the dealer...I'll beg my dealership if I have to...It'll take 30 seconds of tool borrowing to get this stupid job done.

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- Tom Lawrence
  
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17 years ago

Fri, Feb 9, 2007 4:37 PM

Those are Torx screws - pick up a set of Torx screwdrivers at any auto parts store. You can get a whole set of Torx bits (the kind that fit a universal screwdriver) for a few dollars.

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17 years ago

Fri, Feb 9, 2007 4:55 PM

Nice. Thanks Tom.

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17 years ago

Fri, Feb 9, 2007 5:50 PM

IIRC those are a T45 or T50 size Torx. But like Tom said, I you just pick up a set of them. I got a set ranging from T8 to T55 with socket/ ratchet adaptors from Checkers for about 10 bucks.

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17 years ago

Tue, Feb 13, 2007 1:35 PM

Yeah Checkers helped me out. It was a quick fix. Only problem was the cables are just slightly too short, so my tailgate doesn't lay flat. Oh well, I guess that's what I get for cheapy online replacement parts...