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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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How the hell did you guys get yours off (when installing speakers) because there is no where around here that sells the size t47. Checked Ace, sears, and a few other hardware stores. I just want that bastard off! I tried loosening it with the t30, but I don't want to strip it. Should I use a socket set of what because I already bought the t25 and t30 for the other interior parts. Ah, I've never takenthis long to put speakers in!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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yeah i got set of torx bits from Snap-On...they were on sale but i don't remember how much it cost to buy em....only other thing i can think of it try using an allen wrench but i doubt it'll work
 
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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Is there a Harbor Freight in your town? If so, you can get a set ofTorx bits for your ratchet T-10 to T-50. Don't remember what I paid... Probably $15
 
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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how tight is it? can you possibly use a flat head screw driver??
 
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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I found it at sears. but it was not in a kit. it was hanging all by itself. and they make you pay for it.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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how tight is it? can you possibly use a flat head screw driver??
thats what i did, found the perfect size flat head to fit in it nicely and it came right out...works like a charm. actually labeled the flat head just for my door. haha
 
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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oh damn, I'll go ahead and try a flat head then...lol I think that'll be my best bet. No way is the T-30 going to help, looks like I'll need to go through a box of flatheads and see which one works! THANKS!!! That made me feel 20x better having an alternative, easier option.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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ya, it worked for me. i did the same thing with the torx screws for the tailights, but now i have a set just for it, but before i did my dad told me about the flat head trick and sure enough it was perfect.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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if you do have a chance get a bit set off of the snap on guy.. I know I know don't want to spend the money but hear me out. I use these every day for the past six years and have not broke one yet plus the bite a lot better than anthing else. Plus they don't cheap out and only give you have the set. Mine I have is a blue point (same as snap on) and has 30 bits with two drivers and I think it cost me around 25 bucks or so.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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Doed your Sears not carry it or are they just out. I got mine from Sears.
 
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