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what socket set to get - rear diff and downpipes

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2021 Ford Explorer ST
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So it appears I may FINALLY get my ID Speed rear diff brace I ordered from Lethal *5 WEEKS AGO*. Not their fault, manufacturer was backlogged or so I was told.

Anyways...it's been so long that I have forgotten...the rear diff hardware I will need to be playing with is a weird Torx bit kinda thing except for different, right? IIRC the videos I watched about down pipe upgrades show that there are the same type of fastener used on those. What socket set should I get to cover these mods? Down pipes are a ways off but I do need them ASAP for the diff brace and I just want a full set because that's how I roll I guess. Thanks!

Doing the ID Speed diff brace, JXB bushing insert and grade 12 bolt.
 

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Don't have an answer for you but I see my brace is set to be delivered today.
I'm skipping the insert for now but doing subframe bushing inserts to stiffen the whole rear.
 

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So it appears I may FINALLY get my ID Speed rear diff brace I ordered from Lethal *5 WEEKS AGO*. Not their fault, manufacturer was backlogged or so I was told.

Anyways...it's been so long that I have forgotten...the rear diff hardware I will need to be playing with is a weird Torx bit kinda thing except for different, right? IIRC the videos I watched about down pipe upgrades show that there are the same type of fastener used on those. What socket set should I get to cover these mods? Down pipes are a ways off but I do need them ASAP for the diff brace and I just want a full set because that's how I roll I guess. Thanks!

Doing the ID Speed diff brace, JXB bushing insert and grade 12 bolt.
You need an e18 Torx socket and wrench. Attached are the instructions
 

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