Thule roof bars stuck, strange bolt head.

sirmixalot · 01-02-2022 04:43PM #1

Anyone know what kinda tool would fit this ba$tard of a bolt? God knows why they couldn't just have a standard 6 sided or even a hex bolt at least.

I've sprayed a can of WD40 over a period of days and it's still not budging.

Hurrache · 01-02-2022 04:47PM

MuttonDagger · 01-02-2022 04:51PM

Its a "key" to stop them being stolen.

sirmixalot · 01-02-2022 04:56PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118566176#Comment_118566176

So I need to get a particular key of THULE to take it off?

Makes sense though as you can open the key slot part with harsh language as they are that simple!

The other 3 came off fine, just this one is not budging.

Hurrache · 01-02-2022 05:03PM

Dunno what happened to my original post.

Is there not usually a cap piece/handle you use to tighten and losen the bar? There is on mine and that's what's used to twist the bolt.

phelixoflaherty · 01-02-2022 05:09PM

Torx socket

sirmixalot · 01-02-2022 05:10PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118566271#Comment_118566271

There is, that's what the photo is off, I tried to turn it multiple times when you pull it out and now it's rounded on the inside so the sh!tty threads on the inside of that handle are done so trying an alternative. A mate said he had this socket that might do (has moveable pins inside to enclose) Will give it a go...

Thule roof bars stuck, strange bolt head.

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