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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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Transfer case torx size?

Any know what size the torx socket would be for the inspection plugs on the transfer case? I did a search but didnt have any luck. I have a T50 (too small) and a T60 (too big). I'm going to work shortly and wanted to pick one up on my way. Thanks
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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The inspection plug plug can be removed by a 30mm socket.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Mine is round and looks like it takes a Torx. Somewhere between a T50 and a T60.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Not sure what year your truck is but on mine it was a standard 3/8" socket drive (it is actually two overlapping squares that "look" like a torx but is not).
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Sidewinder
Not sure what year your truck is but on mine it was a standard 3/8" socket drive (it is actually two overlapping squares that "look" like a torx but is not).
Same here on my 96

a 3/8 rachet fits right in and knocks it right off..

Rick
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ~Angry Tractor~
Any know what size the torx socket would be for the inspection plugs on the transfer case? I did a search but didnt have any luck. I have a T50 (too small) and a T60 (too big). I'm going to work shortly and wanted to pick one up on my way. Thanks
Id be interested to know this as well, as I too have the same torx set up

Rich.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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Id be interested to know this as well, as I too have the same torx set up
Rich.
If your '95 is like mine (I am sure it is) it is NOT a torx. It is a 3/8" socket drive. It looks like a torx but a torx has angles of less than 90 degrees on the "points". If you look at the plug and check the corners (points) you will see they have a 90 degree angle ie. square. Actually two squares that overlap - 45 degrees off.

How can I be so sure? I spent a long time looking for a torx bit for mine with no luck - then I found out it was a regular SQUARE socket drive.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Sidewinder
Not sure what year your truck is but on mine it was a standard 3/8" socket drive (it is actually two overlapping squares that "look" like a torx but is not).

Same here. Just put a 3/8" drive scoket wrench in it to remove.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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Ditto,I think they are all the same.Even my 3500 01 is the same
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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OK I see what yall are sayin now . Nice, now I don't have to b another torx set
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 06:55 AM
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Thanks guys, I'll check it out tonight when I get home.
If memory serves me correctly, Ive tried that before with no luck... but like I said, I'll try it again tonight.

Rich.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 07:58 AM
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I just checked mine today with a 3/8 ratchet and extention. no socket or torx needed.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by West Coast
The inspection plug plug can be removed by a 30mm socket.
Westcoast is right. A 30mm or a big adjustable wrench works as well as the 3/8. I did'nt see that until he mentioned it, can't see the forrest for the trees. It fits over the whole plug.
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 06:55 AM
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Got home late last night and never had the chance to get back out to the truck and check it out... maybe tonight.

Rich.
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