[DMCForum] Re: Torx Fasteners (Mike W)

["therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxx>]

Can't say anything about the full size Ram pickups, but the first gen 
Dakotas use Torx screws to secure their tail lamps. A very unpleasant 
surprise the first time I went to replace a burned out bulb...

Torx seems fine for being exposed to outside elements. It's posidrive 
screws that worry me. Especially after someone mistakes them for 
phillips....

-Robert



--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> I've never had any trouble with Torx in low load applications, such as
> holding trim panels. Where they get me is things like tailgate striker
> bolts and seat belt holddown bolts. Threads are exposed to the outside
> environment and thus can require significant torque to break free.
> Torx heads simply can not handle the stress. Head does not snap off
> the fastener, but rather the bit eats it out internally.
> 
> Bill Robertson
> #5939

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