Removing bolts in the bed

Can anyone tell me what you used to remove the bolts that are under the back window and in the bed? I’m trying to install a sport bar and for the life of me I can’t get these things out. They seem like they would take an Allen wrench but that won’t work. Thanks!

 

can you put a piece of pipe on the handle of your wrench to lengthen it?

 

i can get to the bolts. I just can’t get them out.

 

send some pictures

 

if it looks like an allen it is probably a torx

 

Here you go

 

That is a torx head

 

2nd gen used Torx bolts and I believe so did 3G

 

Those are torque screws. Allen wrenches won't work properly.

 

Definitely Torx, note the points on the edges. Allen wrench won't cut it especially on a large bolt.

 

Torx Plus TP55

 

I’ll be honest. I’ve never heard of a torx bolt until right now.
Any idea on what I need to buy to get these out?

 

I think he means so that you can get more leverage to get them out with more torque.

 

Thanks man I appreciate that.

thanks for all of the help. This was driving me crazy

 

look up torx socket set on Amazon

 

You need a Torx screwdriver sized for the bolt. If you have a large set of screwdriver bits for a rechargeable drill, you may already have what you need.

 

Yessir, Amazon or any hardware store. You should be able to get a pretty inexpensive set. Either for the end of a screwdriver or a drive (ratchet). To get enough torque on those, a 3/8” drive or bigger would be best. Screwdriver or 1/4” drive might not give you enough leverage.

Good luck and let us know if you need more help!

 

OP, have a Harbor Freight Tools nearby? They have several decent but inexpensive Torx Bit ratchet socket sets. I don't remember mine being T55's but maybe they were. If you plan on doing much wrenching on a Taco...you're definitely going to need a set...or 2 depending on what you're working on.

 

Head to Lowes or Home Depot and pick up a complete set of them

 

Visit your local hardware / big box store. Get something like this:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-4-and-3-8-in-Drive-Torx-Bit-Socket-Set-11-Piece-HTXBS11PCSR/203559459

I had to take that off to put my tonneau on. I want to say they are T25, T27, or T30.