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Old 12-31-2007, 09:24 PM
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Snap on has them, but I see that they are "not available" on line. I have also purchased them from Mac Tools, but can't find them in their on line catalog. I'll look at the part # when I return to work on the 2nd. What is the application that you need them for?
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Michael - from the lara tools site - lara.com -

In order to purchase these bits you will need to sign a letter stating that you are an authorized serviceperson for the equipment where TORX PlusŪ tamper-resistant screws are used. Bits are $9.50 per bit and we will also charge you a one-time $20 non-refundable fee to process all the paperwork to authorize you to purchase these bits. The bits will be shipped directly to you from the manufacturer within 5 business days.

This is apparently a requirement that the TORX manufacturer (Textron) puts on the distributors and what makes the fasteners "tamper proof".
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Any reason not to go this route:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...id=00952154000
then replace the fastener with a good old flathead?
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There are a ton of them for sale on e-Bay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Large-L-Tamper-S...ayphotohosting
CHEAP!
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Actually, those are TORX Tamper Resistant, not TORX Plus Tamper Resistant. The difference is they have 6 points, I need the "plus" version with 5 points. I'm going to try the easyout route.
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What are you trying to fix. I have a set of short bits, and a very long one that is for removing Benz side view mirrors.
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Old 01-02-2008, 01:40 PM
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Mac Tools # SMX TSH 11B. If you're interested, I'll give you my dealer's number.
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