Manny's JEEP 12 build

[Railtech]

You might look at your local hardware store. I purchased the recessed torx bolts at my local ace hardware.

[ImperialTrooper]

You might look at your local hardware store. I purchased the recessed torx bolts at my local ace hardware.

I haven't had time to stop by the dealership. I'll checkout my local hardware stores first then, wasnt sure if they carried Torx but it's worth a shot before spending a fortune at a dealership.

I did however bring my jeep in to a specialized garage that mostly work on Jeeps. They immediately figured out whats causing most of my issues. My rear U joint is all fucked and ready to fall out. It is at the shop getting fixed now, I will pickup my Jeep tomorrow, and all I'll need to do repair wise is get the exhaust leak fixed!

[mydigitalvoid]

I haven't had time to stop by the dealership. I'll checkout my local hardware stores first then, wasnt sure if they carried Torx but it's worth a shot before spending a fortune at a dealership.

Oh yeah, pretty much all hardware stores will carry them... Home Depot, Lowes, Ace, Sears, etc...

Make sure you get a larger sized set (T35-T50), most of the stuff I've needed to do used a T40 if I recall correctly.

[Boomerjinks]

Torx bolts are the DEVIL. I recently went to the effort of replacing ALL of my rollcage and channel trim torx bolts with alternatives, and I'm soooo happy I did!

[cpltony]

I pulled all my TORX bolts when I replaced my rollbar and went with the regular bolts.

T40 is the standard, DO NOT use anything smaller or you will strip them.

[ImperialTrooper]

09/30/11 - Got the Jeep back from the shop. It drives so much better and smoother. I also received some JP crest magnets to use until I can afford a real paint job and decals. Someone already made a comment and asked if a new theme park was opening around Vegas, or if I was a JP employee. I loled.



I've never had issues with Torx bolts, in fact doesnt it make it harder for people to steal stuff since its a bit uncommon?

[mydigitalvoid]

09/30/11 - Got the Jeep back from the shop. It drives so much better and smoother. I also received some JP crest magnets to use until I can afford a real paint job and decals. Someone already made a comment and asked if a new theme park was opening around Vegas, or if I was a JP employee. I loled.

That's awesome

I've never had issues with Torx bolts, in fact doesnt it make it harder for people to steal stuff since its a bit uncommon?

They are really not that uncommon. Also, remember you have a soft top. Just a sharp object and someone's in your Jeep.

[Breven52]

09/30/11 - Got the Jeep back from the shop. It drives so much better and smoother. I also received some JP crest magnets to use until I can afford a real paint job and decals. Someone already made a comment and asked if a new theme park was opening around Vegas, or if I was a JP employee. I loled.

That's awesome

I've never had issues with Torx bolts, in fact doesnt it make it harder for people to steal stuff since its a bit uncommon?

They are really not that uncommon. Also, remember you have a soft top. Just a sharp object and someone's in your Jeep.

this is precisely why I dont lock my doors. If you want to keep stuff safe, get one of those "trunk" inserts, or lock it in your glovebox or console

[CYPH3R code101]

09/30/11 - Got the Jeep back from the shop. It drives so much better and smoother. I also received some JP crest magnets to use until I can afford a real paint job and decals. Someone already made a comment and asked if a new theme park was opening around Vegas, or if I was a JP employee. I loled.

That's awesome

I've never had issues with Torx bolts, in fact doesnt it make it harder for people to steal stuff since its a bit uncommon?

They are really not that uncommon. Also, remember you have a soft top. Just a sharp object and someone's in your Jeep.

Agreed. I have torx bolts in the trunk area of my 2000 blazer so i bought a set of torx tools. Also a few of my relatives have soft top jeeps and the same leave it unlocked and take all your valuables with you. I wouldn't even leave them in the center console or glove box cuz its not that hard to get into those. Just a big screw driver or pry bar. That is why i plan to get the tan hard top for my jp jeep build. Now if i can just find the right jeep ( holds chin in deep thought pose.)

[ImperialTrooper]

Rest assured I don't leave anything valuable in my jeep. I take out the stereo faceplate, and don't even have a center console. I may even be moving houses in the near future. One that will have a 3 door garage to fit the Jeep