Recommendation for a compact torx+ set

[GroovyGeek]

I already have the Neiko set in the garage but need something more compact to put in my tool roll, along the lines
https://a.co/d/0RuPpCG

Anyone found something they like, preferably solid bits, not security type like above?

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[Bschurr]

I already have the Neiko set in the garage but need something more compact to put in my tool roll, along the lines
https://a.co/d/0RuPpCG

Anyone found something they like, preferably solid bits, not security type like above?

I keep this in my Bronco

 

[CitrusBronco]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B082QTHTRD?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I picked this up.

 

[TheMonk]

I keep this in the truck. VERY compact. https://www.harborfreight.com/brand...-head-ratchet-and-bit-set-35-piece-58074.html

 

[B22-2023]

I have a set I never opened. What is Torx plus in these trucks? I’ve been using regular torx bits. Maybe the plus would grab better.

 

[Mjasi3]

I got this one... https://a.co/d/e6IjzA3

 

[Smocaine]

McMaster-Carr sells a good set, that's where I got my Torx Plus bits.

 

[JL8jeff]

I have a set I never opened. What is Torx plus in these trucks? I’ve been using regular torx bits. Maybe the plus would grab better.

I think half the stuff is torx plus. It's crazy the mixture of bolts they use and only provide 1 or 2 in the toolkit with the truck. If it's not a snug fit with a torx, it's probably torx plus so don't use the torx on it.

 

[brkdncr]

I grabbed a set compatible with the ford toolkit rachet that included a t45 from harbor freight.

 

[GroovyGeek]

I grabbed a set compatible with the ford toolkit rachet that included a t45 from harbor freight.

Link?

 

[CalvinT]

I bought this set from Amazon. They fit in the Ford provided tool pouch.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0079GPZLW?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3

 

[Umichigan1]

I have a set I never opened. What is Torx plus in these trucks? I’ve been using regular torx bits. Maybe the plus would grab better.

Torx and Torx+ are NOT interchangeable. Why they use 2 types of fasteners that are so similar seems pretty boneheaded but Ford was probably forced into it due to different manufacturers and suppliers.

 

[CalvinT]

Torx plus of the same size can handle more torque than the standard torx.

 

[Umichigan1]

Torx plus of the same size can handle more torque than the standard torx.

Well, this is good to know. What makes it a PITA is that the fastener design is so similar that most people cannot tell by feel whether they have the correct size of bit. Add to that the lack of general public knowledge of even the existence of torx+ as a standard. If the companies feel the need to use any torx+ fasteners on parts for which the public are likely to require access then make them ALL torx+. That would be difficult however because of the added expense, so, if they must mix the two standards on a vehicle MAKE IT OBVIOUS that two standards are in use and educate the owners and service people.
Sorry for the rant but thank you for the info.

 

[Brian_B]

I keep this in the truck. VERY compact. https://www.harborfreight.com/brand...-head-ratchet-and-bit-set-35-piece-58074.html

Only problem with this set is most bolts are Torx Plus, and these are standard Torx bits. Otherwise it would be perfect. I guess regular Torx will often work anyway, but risk stripped bolt heads as they aren’t always snug

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