those things are really idiotic.

first, liquid wrench. second, go to your hardware store and get a drill bit that will remove the remaining torx screw. there is such a thing. i stripped them on the door hinges for new side mirrors.

did new torx screws come with the hinges?

4.2 '87 yj, 263,000 miles, mopar mpi, 33" mud bfg, skyjacker 4", 3.73 gears, arb lockers-f and r., tom wood's 2.07 shaft conversion, tom wood's hd driveshaft, magnaflow/custom exhaust, 4wd bumper/swing-out tire carrier