How do you remove a locking lug nut?(pic inside)

tryangles · 04-01-2008, 02:13 PM

Has anyone removed these without the lock key? It is the black lug nut on the left side.

88BlueTSiQuest · 04-01-2008, 02:46 PM

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952165000P?keyword=bolt+out

Best $60 I've ever spent. If the largest size won't work on that, then they do have lug nut specific removers. The ones above are spiral fluted, they simply twist on, bite and start removing the nut/bolt. I just tried the largest on my '83 lug nut, and it won't work, so if that lock nut is smaller you might be good, if it's the same size, find a lug nut specific tool. You can also find these at most autoparts stores.

The usual lug nut removers generally require being beat in place with a hammer, then you hook them to your ratchet or impact to pull the nut.

JivenJim · 04-01-2008, 07:04 PM

If it's an aftermarket one you can drill it out with large bit about 3/4 the size head until you hit the hub stub (you can fell difference). Then the Lock system just kinda popped off exposing a regular 19mm. Use titanium bit or better.

Razorback1980 · Razorback1980's Garage

I'm stealing a solution offered originally by Looneybin, but he helped another member here by recommending to drive a socket on the bolt with a hammer that is the appropriate size to fit the nut, then twist it off. The member said it worked perfectly. You can do a search and read the thread...it was about two months ago I think. At least with your wheels, you have some room to work as opposed to trying to get one off with a phone dial wheel.

Dean924s · Dean924s's Garage

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Originally Posted by Razorback1980

I'm stealing a solution offered originally by Looneybin, but he helped another member here by recommending to drive a socket on the bolt with a hammer that is the appropriate size to fit the nut, then twist it off. The member said it worked perfectly. You can do a search and read the thread...it was about two months ago I think. At least with your wheels, you have some room to work as opposed to trying to get one off with a phone dial wheel.

I second this. I have done it many times. Try to use a 1/2 in or larger drive socket as you will need the larger opening to drive the nut back out of the socket. Also on the rare occasion I have had to purchase a new socket as getting the nut was just not an option and time is $$ and a replacement socket is cheap.

tryangles · 04-01-2008, 10:32 PM

Thanks you guys. Hopefully one of these methods works.

Eldorado · 04-02-2008, 09:35 AM

Slam · 04-02-2008, 11:14 AM

That's 2,000 words there.

Razorback1980 · Razorback1980's Garage

Funny Kyle...wrong kind of chisel (not working with wood here)....but point well made. What no picture of a torch?

Eldorado · 04-02-2008, 09:27 PM

with the lug nuts on these cars, i'm sure they could be split with a hammer and screw driver... i know mine could... they're quite soft indeed..

tryangles · 04-02-2008, 09:50 PM

The problem is that these lugs are made of aluminum, and the center will just collapse. I used a socket and a dead blow hammer. I got three of them off, but the fourth one stripped.

diverdan · diverdan's Garage

Make a new tool-----watch it break-----make another -----see the nut round off------force a socket on the remaining metal-----see the danged thing round off some more........

DON"T try to drill around the perimeter as it takes time and there is no way to tell if you are through the nut and into the wheel.

DO get a 19mm bore saw for your drill and solve the problem in 3 to 5 minutes! You know when go through the nut as there is a small void where the nut is curved next to the stud. It should "pop" at this point. A very small chisel helps to remove the very small layer of material covering the threads.

I just went through the whole process and was only able to find a 20mm bore saw which also worked fine.

Good luck, Diverdan