Found a cheap source for a Torx bit set with a T-70 bit!

weewaywoo · 07-30-2007, 09:57 PM

For anyone who's interested, Northern Tool has a full 1/2" drive Torx bit set (T20-T70 + E10-E24) that's currently on sale for 15 dollars; the P/N is 1586712 (sorry, I can't post URLs yet). This has been the cheapest price that I've seen for a full bit set that includes the T-70.

The only caveat is that these are not impact wrench bits, so you'll be limited to a breaker bar/cheater to get things loosened.

HTH.

Unabomber · 07-30-2007, 10:03 PM

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...0552_200310552

weewaywoo · 07-30-2007, 10:07 PM

Thanks for posting the link! The one caveat I forgot to add is this thing is heavy for such a small package;the shipping weight is 4 pounds. Thus, it costs a little bit extra to ship...

bulwnkl · 07-31-2007, 11:51 PM

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Uncle Scotty · 08-01-2007, 01:17 AM

....d00000000d....

score!!!!!

Metallrulz · 08-01-2007, 01:27 PM

Quick question, what's a T-70 Torx used for on our cars?

bzbuzz · 08-01-2007, 01:29 PM

I use that to unplug the tranny drain plug.

Opie · 08-01-2007, 03:09 PM

Thanks for the link! Purchased!

Unabomber · 08-01-2007, 06:28 PM

weewaywoo = n00b of the week award, this needs stickied for awhile as this really is a great deal.

<------early 04 owner with old style bolt unlike you later 04+ poor bastards with the T70.

weewaywoo · 08-01-2007, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unabomber

weewaywoo = n00b of the week award, this needs stickied for awhile as this really is a great deal.

<------early 04 owner with old style bolt unlike you later 04+ poor bastards with the T70.

Woo hoo! I made a sticky!

Personally, I'd like to see us clean out Northern Tool's entire stock of this item ...

kreature12 · 08-02-2007, 01:19 PM

www.autobarn.com also has the T70 for $6.99 for anyone just looking for it and not wanting an entire set. just type in T70 in the search function on the site.

68sprintb · 08-03-2007, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kreature12

www.autobarn.com also has the T70 for $6.99 for anyone just looking for it and not wanting an entire set. just type in T70 in the search function on the site.

+1 thats where i got mine

Pallendo · 08-17-2007, 08:24 AM

Got mine from autobarn. Should be here today or tomorrow and I can change my trans oil.

XmikeX · 11-22-2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unabomber

weewaywoo = n00b of the week award, this needs stickied for awhile as this really is a great deal.

<------early 04 owner with old style bolt unlike you later 04+ poor bastards with the T70.

i have a 05 that has the torx bit... wierd

Honest Bob · 11-22-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XmikeX

i have a 05 that has the torx bit... wierd

Yep late 04's and 05's have the torx bit. I dont know about 06+ but I would assume so.

shemoves · 08-25-2007, 04:16 PM

Is the thread the same size as the oil drain plug, cause I've got an extra one of those...

rhinotech · 09-14-2007, 09:55 AM

Pulled the tranny this weekend. Didn't have a T-70 so I made a T-60 work... didn't strip or anything which is great but i'm definitely buying this from autobarn.

IllNastyImpreza · 11-07-2007, 12:02 PM

so this is the one I need for my 05 LGT 5mt ?

I just jacked her up to change the fluid...and noticed the drainplug was rather strange looking ! Ya I definatly don't a a tool for that one

Edit: BAH its now like 38 bucks

I might just buy the single T70... when in the hell would I EVER use any of those other bits ???

shemoves · 11-07-2007, 12:28 PM

http://www.autobarn.net/lisletorxbit.html

ULTIMATETOOLCO · 12-02-2007, 01:22 AM

Anyone in the market for a T-70 Torx socket, please consider the unit that we have to offer.

Having a high quality Torx bit is something we cannot stress enough. The larger the Torx bit needed, the more prone they are to stripping across the outermost lobes and even damaging the plug itself; this cannot be more true with monster sized T-70 Torx plugs that Subarus come with. This is well known in the community and many people will order a "back-up" socket just in case. This is not necessary if you have a high quality socket to begin with. After much research and experience with brand "L" as well as what discount tool stores like "HF" and "NT" have to offer, nothing can compare to our T-70 Torx socket made by VIM Tools. Designed in the United States and manufactured in Taiwan, they feature a two piece pressed construction from the hardest "S2" grade steel. This two piece construction is necessary, as it allows much more precise and true T-70 size while in its manufacturing process. We are so confident in this product they carry a lifetime warranty.

http://ultimatetoolco.com/t70torx.aspx

We are offering free US Ground shipping (Contigious 48 United States only, all others including Canada contact us for price prior to placing your order). Please visit our website, PM or contact us for further information.

www.ultimatetoolco.com
[email protected]

shemoves · 12-03-2007, 01:15 AM

well, if I had not bought the one on autobarn a while back, I'd def jump on this. bump for a good deal (15 bux + free shipping).

AFY2600 · 12-30-2007, 01:19 PM

also if u dont wanna buy that torx bit...i forgot which size but a big allen will work also and not damage the bolt...i used it and have had no troubles at all...just my 2 cents

Pallendo · 12-31-2007, 09:33 AM

Buy a T-70. It's cheaper than a replacement bolt or the labor it will take to get your stripped bolt out.

ULTIMATETOOLCO · 12-31-2007, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pallendo

Buy a T-70. It's cheaper than a replacement bolt or the labor it will take to get your stripped bolt out.

You are absolutely correct. Among our happy customers who have received our VIM T70 Torx sockets, we have already experienced a few customers needing expeditied delivery because they tried to make a T60 size or low budget T70 torx work in that drain plug and had rounded it off, and now they were too worried to continue trying to loosen it. Unlike standard hex drives, Torx drives leave both parts vulnerable to rounding off; the receiving plug as well as a poor quality torx bit can both strip. This is especially important if your drain plug has never been removed and has the factory thread lock on those plugs. We have the best quality T70s on the market if you need them! If you plan ahead and buy the correct high quality tool in the first place, you can avoid wasting a lot of time and money.

www.ultimatetoolco.com

Big-E · 12-31-2007, 07:42 PM

Anyone make the T-70 in an Allen style?

07-30-2007, 09:57 PM	#1
weewaywoo Scooby Newbie Member#: 136546 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Massachusetts	Found a cheap source for a Torx bit set with a T-70 bit! For anyone who's interested, Northern Tool has a full 1/2" drive Torx bit set (T20-T70 + E10-E24) that's currently on sale for 15 dollars; the P/N is 1586712 (sorry, I can't post URLs yet). This has been the cheapest price that I've seen for a full bit set that includes the T-70. The only caveat is that these are not impact wrench bits, so you'll be limited to a breaker bar/cheater to get things loosened. HTH.

11-07-2007, 12:02 PM	#18
IllNastyImpreza Scooby Guru Member#: 36333 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: East Kingston NH Vehicle: 98 RS GT30R, closed deck madnes	so this is the one I need for my 05 LGT 5mt ? I just jacked her up to change the fluid...and noticed the drainplug was rather strange looking ! Ya I definatly don't a a tool for that one Edit: BAH its now like 38 bucks I might just buy the single T70... when in the hell would I EVER use any of those other bits ??? Last edited by IllNastyImpreza; 11-07-2007 at 12:09 PM.

12-02-2007, 01:22 AM	#20
ULTIMATETOOLCO Former Vendor Member#: 165370 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: SOCAL Vehicle: 2007 WRX www.ultimatetoolco.com	Great Quality T-70 bit Anyone in the market for a T-70 Torx socket, please consider the unit that we have to offer. Having a high quality Torx bit is something we cannot stress enough. The larger the Torx bit needed, the more prone they are to stripping across the outermost lobes and even damaging the plug itself; this cannot be more true with monster sized T-70 Torx plugs that Subarus come with. This is well known in the community and many people will order a "back-up" socket just in case. This is not necessary if you have a high quality socket to begin with. After much research and experience with brand "L" as well as what discount tool stores like "HF" and "NT" have to offer, nothing can compare to our T-70 Torx socket made by VIM Tools. Designed in the United States and manufactured in Taiwan, they feature a two piece pressed construction from the hardest "S2" grade steel. This two piece construction is necessary, as it allows much more precise and true T-70 size while in its manufacturing process. We are so confident in this product they carry a lifetime warranty. http://ultimatetoolco.com/t70torx.aspx We are offering free US Ground shipping (Contigious 48 United States only, all others including Canada contact us for price prior to placing your order). Please visit our website, PM or contact us for further information. www.ultimatetoolco.com [email protected] Last edited by ULTIMATETOOLCO; 03-23-2008 at 03:06 PM. Reason: free shipping: Contigious 48 United States only

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Unabomber Big Ron Super Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...0552_200310552

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weewaywoo Scooby Newbie Member#: 136546 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Massachusetts	Thanks for posting the link! The one caveat I forgot to add is this thing is heavy for such a small package;the shipping weight is 4 pounds. Thus, it costs a little bit extra to ship...

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bzbuzz Scooby Specialist Member#: 116052 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: IL 수바루! Vehicle: 2011 STI ( Sold ) WRB	I use that to unplug the tranny drain plug.

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Unabomber Big Ron Super Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	weewaywoo = n00b of the week award, this needs stickied for awhile as this really is a great deal. <------early 04 owner with old style bolt unlike you later 04+ poor bastards with the T70.

08-02-2007, 01:19 PM	#11
kreature12 Scooby Newbie Member#: 133169 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: International Location: Okinawa Japan Vehicle: 1999 JDM Legacy TT Blurple	www.autobarn.com also has the T70 for $6.99 for anyone just looking for it and not wanting an entire set. just type in T70 in the search function on the site.

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Pallendo Scooby Newbie Member#: 65831 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: BFE Vehicle: 91 Miata. Hey you can f* short girls in one	Got mine from autobarn. Should be here today or tomorrow and I can change my trans oil.

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rhinotech Scooby Specialist Member#: 144880 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Cajun Country Vehicle: 03 Civic Rollin' hard...	Pulled the tranny this weekend. Didn't have a T-70 so I made a T-60 work... didn't strip or anything which is great but i'm definitely buying this from autobarn.

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shemoves Scooby Guru Member#: 80663 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Glendale, AZ Vehicle: 2005 STi	http://www.autobarn.net/lisletorxbit.html

12-03-2007, 01:15 AM	#21
shemoves Scooby Guru Member#: 80663 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Glendale, AZ Vehicle: 2005 STi	well, if I had not bought the one on autobarn a while back, I'd def jump on this. bump for a good deal (15 bux + free shipping).

12-30-2007, 01:19 PM	#22
AFY2600 Scooby Newbie Member#: 78596 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Jersey	also if u dont wanna buy that torx bit...i forgot which size but a big allen will work also and not damage the bolt...i used it and have had no troubles at all...just my 2 cents

12-31-2007, 09:33 AM	#23
Pallendo Scooby Newbie Member#: 65831 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: BFE Vehicle: 91 Miata. Hey you can f* short girls in one	Buy a T-70. It's cheaper than a replacement bolt or the labor it will take to get your stripped bolt out.

12-31-2007, 07:42 PM	#25
Big-E NASIOC Supporter Member#: 123843 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Connecticut Vehicle: 2016 STI LTD CWP Let LED's light your way!	Anyone make the T-70 in an Allen style?