what tool do i need for this?

[likaroc13]

i'm trying to remove the previous owner's license plates from the truck i recently bought...however, on the front tag i came across these bolts which i'm not familiar with...can anyone tell me what i need to remove them? the head has a hex shape, but there's some type of metal pin/prong protruding from the center...thanks for any help/info!

here's a pic:

[72lb4x4]

They probably aren't too tight. I'd be in the toolbox looking for a flat screwdriver to slip between the pin and one of the flats on the hex part.

Or one of those driver bit sets with a large selection of bits.

[cdowns]

those arecalled" security torx bits" that arare needed to remove those bolts

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by 72lb4x4

They probably aren't too tight. I'd be in the toolbox looking for a flat screwdriver to slip between the pin and one of the flats on the hex part.

Or one of those driver bit sets with a large selection of bits.

Originally Posted by cdowns

those arecalled" security torx bits" that arare needed to remove those bolts

thanks guys...i managed to use my smallest flathead screwdriver & channel lock pliers...the front wasn't too bad, but the rear was a PIA...i think my small, cheap screwdriver is pretty much toast now, haha...and good to know about the bolts, but i doubt i'll be reinstalling them

[Shane]

drill out the "nib" and then use a regular Allen wrench ...

[magicoolbus]

Harbor Freight for 7.99.

[Altec]

Originally Posted by cdowns

those arecalled" security torx bits" that arare needed to remove those bolts

those are hex. Called "Tamper Resistant Hex" to be exact.

I have a handy set of all the different security bits from Wiha.

Although a lot of auto parts stores should have the exact fastener kit that includes a wrench for it. Ask for "license plate locking fasteners," or something along those lines.

You already got it out, but for future reference sake.

I support spot welding tags.

[likaroc13]

thanks for the info