1986 Mustang Door Striker Torx Size

[86Stripper]

Does anyone know what the Torx socket size is for the door and hatch striker pins? Looks like somewhere between 40 and 50.

[wraithracing]

T50 Torx

[bwguardian]

If you're wanting to replace the plastic piece on them, there is a unit available that is, or can be, split to fit over it. This is what I did years ago and it's still all good. I tried to remove those torx strikers and just couldn't get them to budge...

[emerygt350]

You can also just boil the plastic and force it over. I tried the cutting but it eventually failed. Might be due to the convertible.

[xctasy]

T50 Torx

Yup...

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[bwguardian]

You can also just boil the plastic and force it over. I tried the cutting but it eventually failed. Might be due to the convertible.

Mine's a vert also and have not had any issues for several years now. However, I did also replace the door hinge pins when I did this back when...

[86Stripper]

Thanks everyone for your replies. Much appreciated.

Unfortunately I want to loosen the striker for the hatch so I can adjust it. The hatch is loose and needs adjustment so it closes tight. I'm assuming that the adjustment is by moving the striker. It is also really grease covered in the area and I wanted to clean it. My car is really low mileage so the plastic cover is in good shape and hardly worn. So I'm going to attempt to loosen the striker. Any suggestions for a source of a really good quality torx bit for a ratchet, either 3/8 or 1/2 inch? My last experience was with a Lisle and it was really poor. Broke right off with minimal effort.

[wraithracing]

Most likely the striker could be out of adjustment. Although in regards to the hatch you need to consider the hatch gasket first. If the gasket is old and compressed, you will never get a good seal and fit to the body. The other item in regards to getting rid of the loose issue with a rear hatch is your hatch bumpers at either corner of the hatch. Again these need to be in good condition and not rock hard old rubber. Make sure both of the gasket/weatherstrip and the bumpers are in good shape or new before making any adjustments to the striker, especially if your car is a low mileage example.

As for Torx bits, I have had good luck through the years with Craftsman, Snap ON, Mac Tools, and a few others. Good Luck!

[86Stripper]

Thanks for the info.

I've bought a Jet Tools Torx 50 3/8" socket from my local auto parts supplier and it fits properly. Getting good tools here is not what it once was with all the off shore including Snap On and Mac. Craftsmen is not longer in business here. I'll give it a try loosening the striker and see what happens. The gasket and the bumpers both seem okay which is why I want to try adjusting the striker. I'm not really keen on changing the gasket. Sounds like a major project just getting one and then installing it, but if I have to I guess that is the way to go.