What do you call this bolt head?

[schtozo]

Hi , these bolts came with the halfshafts repair kits, i dont have the tool and dont know how its called, any help will be appreciated.

[E30SPDFRK]

triple square

[BimmerTim]

^^this^^

aka 12pt. torx

You should be able to get a set of sockets for them at most local parts stores. If not, I know Snap-On has them.

[schtozo]

Thanks guys

[ZekeTheSneak]

tool town, cheep and they always have the really weird tools

[bimmer630]

Not called 12pt torx guys. Its really called an XZN bit. But most people just say triple square.

Those are usually used on VW/Audi axles. Make sure they gave you the correct bolts

[schtozo]

Not called 12pt torx guys. Its really called an XZN bit. But most people just say triple square.

Those are usually used on VW/Audi axles. Make sure they gave you the correct bolts

Blunt sold me the kits, so they should be correct bolts. Eventhough my whole rear subframe is on the floor and the axles were removed and repaired i never thought of cheking if the bolts were correct assuming they are. Any ways i can put back on the old ones in case they are wrong, but they look alright.

[gkobez]

Really common tool should be able to get most anywhere. Toyota uses that style bolt to hold their heads down.

[Click]

http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/products/?product=371&division=1&category=11

Less than $20 at my local Sears

[schtozo]

Sears, pepboys, autozone, non of them had it here in pr. Anyways i found someone thats gonna let me borrow his. By the way the regular t55 torx fit perfect there too.

[kalib0y]

12pt torx

[mikeedler]

the E70 front wheel bearings are held on with those crappy azz XZN bolts.