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12 point fasteners?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by pontoon, Nov 21, 2016.

  1. Nov 21, 2016 at 11:46 PM
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    Does the 3.4L 2000 Tacoma TRD 4x4 have any 12 point fasteners? If so do you know what sizes by any chance?
     
    pontoon, Nov 21, 2016
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  2. Nov 22, 2016 at 12:29 AM
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    Not from the factory but being it is a Toyota you might find anything
     
    Wyoming09, Nov 22, 2016
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  3. Nov 22, 2016 at 12:38 AM
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    Ok thanks. I read somewhere the axle nuts might be 12 point but I guess that's wrong.
     
    pontoon, Nov 22, 2016
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  4. Nov 22, 2016 at 6:27 AM
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    The ADD tube has a funky star pattern on them, its like an inverted torx bolt. Found that out when i broke a cv shaft off inside the tube, luckly one of my friends had them.
     
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  5. Nov 22, 2016 at 8:44 AM
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    The head bolts are 12 point, no?
     
    vasinvictor, Nov 22, 2016
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  6. Nov 22, 2016 at 12:39 PM
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    Why do you need to know? Planning to stock up on tools you'll probably never need or something?

    If you have a specific project in mind, look up the how to's for that particular project, they'll tell you if you need special tools. Otherwise, I wouldn't worry about it.
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2016 at 1:28 PM
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    If your going to remove the heads you should have an idea what your getting into.

    I was going by what the average person might encounter

    Clutch timing belt etc

    If your heads are coming off you have enough time to round up a socket
     
    Wyoming09, Nov 22, 2016
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  8. Nov 23, 2016 at 12:36 AM
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    No I don't plan to take the heads off. I ordered a 12 point axle nut sized socket set, but I'll return it.
     
    pontoon, Nov 23, 2016
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  9. Nov 23, 2016 at 12:40 AM
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    Not on my 2nd gen.
     
    robssol, Nov 23, 2016
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  10. Nov 23, 2016 at 1:02 AM
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    They require an E14 external torx socket. I got rid of those pieces of shit when I did my manual hub conversion. They can be replaced with
    $13 M12x1.25 mm Self-Locking Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nuts, Pack of 6
    M12x1.25 bolts so you never have to deal with those bastards again:

    IMG_1579.jpg
     
    DJB1, Nov 23, 2016
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