Bronco Bolts Tool

Additional PSA: if you live in the salt belt or frequently find yourself on mud, consider pulling the Bronco bolts you plan on removing from time to time and see if they need a little TLC.

I did the bolts for the end caps on my mod bumper just the other day - and after about a year in muddy Michigan, found they were starting to get a little crusty. Hit them with a wire brush, applied some anti-seize, and called it a day.

I have every automotive tool known to mankind (well almost...). But I did not have a Torx-Plus socket set. I picked up a decent set a few months ago taking a recommendation from a post here on BN. A few weeks ago I had the Bronco over in my shop and decided to see just how big a difference the fit is between Torx and Torx-Plus. There is a big difference. You can use Torx and mostly get away with it, but once the fasteners get corroded a bit like @etmccaus discusses, the bolt heads will surely cam-out if you use just a Torx tool on them.

Excellent PSA BTW.

I got the Neiko set from Amazon.

Is this the one? 🐎

NEIKO 10083A Master Torx Bit Socket and External Torx Socket Set, S2 and CrV Steel, Supreme Torque Output Complete Kit, 60 Pieces https://a.co/d/2qhGJTc

Chief Ron

Is this the one? 🐎

NEIKO 10083A Master Torx Bit Socket and External Torx Socket Set, S2 and CrV Steel, Supreme Torque Output Complete Kit, 60 Pieces https://a.co/d/2qhGJTc

I think the 12pc torx plus is enough.

Not sure if this is a stupid question, but looking at that link, one 12 piece set says "Torx Plus" and another 12 piece set says "TP Torx Plus"
I thought the TP was for Torx Plus, or am I missing something? They seem to have the same basic shape, but not sure if there is a difference that can't tell from amazon pics...

It does make me nervous only having the one that came in my glovebox!

extra toasty

Just a reminder. For anyone new or doesn’t know:

The Bronco bolts require Torx Plus bits🧰, not Torx. The Ford tool kit has minimal sizes with poor fitting tolerance’s.
You would be wise to invest in a small set. No one wants to damage their bolt heads.

On this, if you buy a used Bronco I'd confirm this is with it. I've seen alot of these Bronco tool sets on ebay that appear to be taken from Broncos.

Chief Ron

Is this the one? 🐎

NEIKO 10083A Master Torx Bit Socket and External Torx Socket Set, S2 and CrV Steel, Supreme Torque Output Complete Kit, 60 Pieces https://a.co/d/2qhGJTc

The original branding is, I believe, WETT. Here it is on Amazon for $38.

I've seen it branded various ways with some vendors (on Amazon, even!) peddling it for just under a hundred. Probably more sizes than I'll ever use, but at that price, you can't go wrong.