Does anyone know what kind of bolt this is?

[smlobx]

I want to remove the rear seat and build a platform to put my stuff so l need to remove these bolts but I don’t have a socket like this.
Does anyone know what kind of socket would work with these bolts?
Thanks.

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[gotswap]

Reverse TORX

 

[BrightWhiteGladiator]

Female torx socket?

14 PC E Torx Star Female Bit Socket Set 1/2"/3/8"/1/4" Drive E4 -E24 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VBY15JY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8J4tFbKW6PBTD

 

[CMac]

In a pinch, try fitting a 12-point socket...not sure of size, so metric could fit better than SAE.

Those bolts are hardened, so it's unlikely you'll round off those points.

 

[DreamedofaJeepSomeday]

Reverse TORX

I think "officially" it's called inverted Torx.

 

[Blade1668]

On the bright side is as said harder to round off. Unlike earlier jeeps.... Blanking seatbelt bolts!!! They strip out often.. to include TJ's
FYI: Harbor freight has the correct bits for them fairly low cost, might be good to have, I haven't looked but that type is used on some brake caliper's and hubs too.

 

[whiteglad]

I have seen them usually called external Torx, sometimes E-Torx.

 

[WhatExit?]

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/rear-seats-removal.22980/

From the above thread...

Tools:
* E14 Torx socket (female) - I got a set at Harbor Freight for about $9.99 before the 20% discount coupon. Suggestion: don't get the deep socket as they'll come off the Torx nuts too easily as it takes a good-to-great amount of force to break them loose.
* Breaker bar - ⅜" Breaker Bar at Harbor Freight - it's not necessary but it was a huge help in breaking loose two of the rear Torx nuts - it's $9.99 before any discount coupon
* 10mm socket - to remove the 2 bolts that hold the rear seats together
* T20 Torx (male) screwdriver or socket version - to remove the 2 screws holding the plastic seat base shroud

You can see the 2 sockets and the Torx screw (socket version) and the hardware here:

 

[smlobx]

Thanks guys...
off to the store I go!

 

[Mark Doiron]

Thanks guys...
off to the store I go!

Give a man an excuse to buy tools, and it puts a great big smile on his face, right?

 

[DreamedofaJeepSomeday]

Give a man an excuse to buy tools, and it puts a great big smile on his face, right?

Quite correct. It's universal, then?

 

[FLUndertaker]

Double square?

 

[Thomas Nace]

Look in the little tool kit that came with the vehicle, it's in there.

 

[ShastaJT6]

FYI, They do have a set of 3/8 E-Torx sockets available on the cheap at Harbor Freight.

 

[Troybilt]

Look in the little tool kit that came with the vehicle, it's in there.

This may very well fit but it is not the E-14 Torx. This is provided in the kit to remove the windshield wipers when removing or folding the windshield down.

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