What is the proper tool for removing the Ranger Raptor simulated bead lock rings?

[cc1999]

I went to work on an experiment last night, where I wanted to see if the grey rings on my Ranger Raptors OEM bead lock capable wheels was going to fit on the Bronco Rims I have on my Ranger Raptor now.

I have a lot of tools, and nothing seemed to really fit those bead lock ring mounting bolts.
T40 star was as close as I could get and still since the fit was a little sloppy, I managed to strip two out on the first ring I went to remove from.

Looking for advise on the correct tool for taking these ring mounting bolts off.

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[yoopercharged]

If they're like the F150 it's a T45.

 

[Slyder]

I'm pretty sure they're the same as on the Bronco, so you'll want to get a Torx Plus set and it should be the T40+ if I remember correctly.

::I edited my post to reflect what I found out. I have a TP set and went out to check on my Bronco's wheels. The correct size for the torx bolts in the rings is TP40::

 

[John E Davies]

T45, the next size larger, if you don’t have it, buy a full set of black impact bits at Harbor Freight. You need them for other hardware like the seat belts…. You can also add a penetrating oil and wait 30 minutes, in case the threads or the bottom of the heads are corroded.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-impact-star-bit-socket-set-8-piece-67896.html

John Davies
Spokane WA USA

 

[cc1999]

Thanks guys.
‘I am still not sure exactly what the difference in T=Torx vs TP=Torx plus.
Both seem to be 6 lug or 6 point.

I ordered several different Torx plus on Amazon this evening.
I think that Torx plus makes since the lobes seem thicker which would explain why the T40 was sloppy but worked to get several out.


Is there propped removal process.
I know installing a rim and tire you tighten in a cris cross pattern.
‘I am curious should I have loosed the ring bolts in a criss cross pattern, the last 2 bolts were side by side and both were crazy tight and both are now stripped out. All the others came right out no problem.

 

[Jason B]

Thanks guys.
‘I am still not sure exactly what the difference in T=Torx vs TP=Torx plus.
Both seem to be 6 lug or 6 point.

I ordered several different Torx plus on Amazon this evening.
I think that Torx plus makes since the lobes seem thicker which would explain why the T40 was sloppy but worked to get several out.


Is there propped removal process.
I know installing a rim and tire you tighten in a cris cross pattern.
‘I am curious should I have loosed the ring bolts in a criss cross pattern, the last 2 bolts were side by side and both were crazy tight and both are now stripped out. All the others came right out no problem.

I quote:
" Torx and Torx Plus are similar fasteners, but Torx Plus optimizes the design of the original Torx. While both have a six-point connection with the drive head, the Torx fastener allows for a 15° drive angle, while the Torx Plus has a 0° drive angle. This increases the available torque and minimizes wear on the fastener and drive head. You can use a standard Torx driver on a Torx Plus screw, but not the other way around. "

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