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Unscrew factory roof rack

Postby Mr Beachparty » Mon Aug 29, 2016 1:01 pm

There is this odd key for screwing. Anyone knows where to get it?
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Re: Unscrew factory roof rack

Postby tom_kauf » Tue Aug 30, 2016 5:41 pm

Mine are just Security Torx. Any hardware store will have the tools, either as a set of bits (that go into a screwdriver with exchangeable bits), or actual individual screwdrivers.

Not exactly sure what size, but they are usually sold in a set anyway.

Just confirm they look like this. If they do not have the pin in the middle, then they are just normal Torx (non security)

Normal Torx (non security)
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Security Torx
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Re: Unscrew factory roof rack

Postby tom_kauf » Tue Aug 30, 2016 6:17 pm

Or you can buy the original Rola tools here:

Mine is red, like the one below but is not Allen key like this one:
https://roofrack.com.au/product/rola-22-0170-roof-rack-red-5mm-key/

Mine is the same tool shape as this one, just a different handle colour:
https://roofrack.com.au/product/rola-22-0356-roof-rack-grey-star-key/
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Re: Unscrew factory roof rack

Postby bigBADbenny » Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:56 am

Should be available in a big kit of tips from your local hardware shoppe or try a roof rack shop for the single tool. :)
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Re: Unscrew factory roof rack

Postby RX25SE » Wed Aug 31, 2016 10:06 am

Kingchrome tamper proof torx set

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Bursons, Repco and most good tool shops will stock them.
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