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How to remove locking lug nuts?
We acquired a 911 and I want to remove the wheels. Unfortunately each wheel has a single locking lugnut. The splined key to remove the nut is not in the car, and the old owner doesn't have it. The wheels are pretty valuable and I don't want to risk damaging them by cutting the nut. Anybody have a source for a replacement key? Any other good ideas?
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I just have to ask: Have you pulled everything out of the trunk and poked around for the lug key? Before you go any further (cold chisel), I would just check one more time to avoid having to work these off.
Sorry not to be of more help. I do believe it is possible to hit a shop with an array of lug keys and see if you can fit one. There is also the destructive method that others will provide who know more than myself. Finally, tell us about that rear wheel. |
Many shops & dealerships have keys, but 1st, spray some lube in opening, to lube it up. Plus, they can be picked, even if it keys aren't for your lock, they will release it if you work at it.
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you buy tool at harbor freight etc. that locks onto the lug and will get it off. it is basically like a stripped bolt extractor for lug nuts.
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wow, what are those? 15x11's?
get the right tool from a dealer - don't go Fuch-ing around with half-fast solutions and chinese tools please Bill K make a clay impression and take it to a machinist to have him fab up a 1/2" drive socket? you're dealing with a lock on each wheel - right? |
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Not familiar with the HF tool, but I've had success with the craftsman 'damaged nut' tools, but not on a lugnut. Craftsman 10 pc. Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set, Low Profile Bolt-Out - Tools - Hand Tools - Tap & Dies & Sets or maybe try this?: Lock Technology 7/8 - 1 12 Fluted Twist Socket - Tools - Ratchets & Sockets - Sockets & Socket Sets |
This is what you need. Works well and will not hurt your wheel. Used it to remove the locking lug bolts (that look just like your locking lug nuts) on my Boxster. Took less than 5 minutes to remove all four.
http://www.toolsurge.com/ProdImages/LT-40025.jpg Lock Technology 40025 - Locking Lugnut Removal Socket LT-40025 LT40025 LT 40025 |
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I sold both sets. I hate wheel locks. |
You can knock those loose with a hammer and a chisel, or even a big flat screwdriver. Put the blade of the screwdriver or chisel in one of the notches in the side, at an angle, and a couple of hammer blows will loosen those right up.
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I don't know if they are still available...but there used to be a set of sockets that had little steel pins inside the socket area.
When shoved onto a bolt or nut...the pins would retract where there was a solid surface...and stay in place for the hollows. So the socket now becomes a multi-size tool...one of those could loosen the lug nut to get it off. Bob |
yeah i saw that infomercial...home depot still sells those things, I believe. the gator grip or something like that. it looks like it would be good for stripping bolts....
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Thanks for all the info. I think I'll try one of the sockets like the one above. In fact I think I have a similar set of sockets for removing stripped nuts that I have never even used. I know I could cut a slot in it or try to chisel it out but I don't want to risk damaging the wheel so that would have to be a last resort.
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a bit off topic, but this thread reinforces my mechanic's comment to me years ago -- "the only person locking lug nuts will deter is you [the car's owner], when you can't find the key and are stuck on the side of the road with a flat."
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Tapped that bad boy on and put my 1/2 breaker bar and bang, it came right off:D http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1363289671.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1363289756.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1363289800.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1363289835.jpg |
When I bought my car, it didn't have the key. I took an impact socket (I think 19mm) and just hammered it on the nut. They came right off. After it is loose, you can rock the socket on the stud to dislodge the nut from the socket.
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Agree with Rot 911. I went to Sears and bought a set of them for about 25.00. It is amazing how many times I have used them on everything from wheel lug nuts to an oil plug on my wifes car.
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The old trick to get the old 'merican McGard wheel locks off (the ones that are smooth chrome OD and have a cloverleaf pattern in the center) was to hammer a suitable undersized socket over the lug. The socket "press fit" is tight enough to grip the lug and allow you to spin it right off, as if you were using the McGard lock key. To get the next lug off, you drive out the locking lug that is stuck/pressed in the socket by putting a drift/punch in the tool end of the socket and smack it on the ground, or whack the punch with a hammer. I suspect a "pro" wheel stealer has a handful of sockets ready to go so they don't waste time extracting locking lugs from the socket each time a lug is removed. |
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