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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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i will be replacing my 08 base tail lights for a pair of 04-06 smoked tails that i plan on buying from another member...what will i need for this swap? should it be a simple replacement? thanks in advance
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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simple replacement u wont have any problems.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Simple swap. You'll need a Phillips screwdriver, a 10mm socket, and another small socket, but I forget exactly what size (I want to say 8mm, but I'm not sure). Beyond the tools, it's plug-n-play.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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thanks fellas, i'll try and post some pics when im done...
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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i hate phillips...should be a robertson but that's a whole 'nother discussion
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RickyRatchet
i hate phillips...should be a robertson but that's a whole 'nother discussion
I guess I won't ask what you mean by that then.
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ebayking90
I guess I won't ask what you mean by that then.
Robertson = square-drive fasteners that don't strip as easy
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by RickyRatchet
i hate phillips...should be a robertson but that's a whole 'nother discussion
Some people call it a Star screw driver.
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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I thought the stars were Torx.

EDIT: They are. Everything you wanted to know and then some: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw#Types_of_screw_drive
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BackinBlackTL
i will be replacing my 08 base tail lights for a pair of 04-06 smoked tails that i plan on buying from another member...what will i need for this swap? should it be a simple replacement? thanks in advance
What are you doing with your base tails?
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by LoveMyTL-S
Some people call it a Star screw driver.

Torx = star
Secure Torx = star with extro center
Robertson = square drive
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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u need to remove your bumper...
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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...robertson needed better marketing
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