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Old 03-08-2010, 12:31 PM
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What size torx bit is used to remove the front spindle(wheel hub) on
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T55 ??????? someone else will know for sure.....
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It is a T55 on the C5Z
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thanks, it is a T55, what a pain in the butt to get to and stay on straight to loosen and torque.I can't remember but who makes the replacement bolts for this?
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thanks, it is a T55, what a pain in the butt to get to and stay on straight to loosen and torque.I can't remember but who makes the replacement bolts for this?
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Originally Posted by 1stz51
What size torx bit is used to remove the front spindle(wheel hub) on
a c6?



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Thanks drivin hard I am going to order them and next time I am in there I will change them out.

Kirk,
Yes a bad day of smashing fingers and busting knuckles on the car,beats the heck out of a good day of being at work.70 degree weather was a plus too.BTW the new wheels look GREAT!!!!
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Kirk,
Yes a bad day of smashing fingers and busting knuckles on the car,beats the heck out of a good day of being at work.70 degree weather was a plus too.
LOL.. very true!!!


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BTW the new wheels look GREAT!!!!

Thanks man.. i am very happy... I may have to drop it about a 1/2 an inch though now.

Your pics looked good. I saw the wrap and safety wire too!

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Thanks man.. i am very happy... I may have to drop it about a 1/2 an inch though now.

Yea, I was thinking maybe you should.

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