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Wheel lock key is lost - suggestions? |
stevegm |
Nov 26 2015, 09:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
So I've got some wheels that are locked on with lug locks. The key is missing. Suggestions?
I got one lug off with vice grips. Here is what they look like. Attached thumbnail(s) |
mepstein |
Nov 26 2015, 09:17 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,283 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Cut off wheel?
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JoeDees |
Nov 26 2015, 09:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 515 Joined: 10-November 14 From: Northern Kentucky Member No.: 18,106 Region Association: None |
It's a longer shot for after market lug locks, but when I worked at a Lexus dealership 10 years ago the service department had a "master set" of all makes and stuff. Maybe other shops and stuff would too.
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jeffdon |
Nov 26 2015, 09:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 24-October 06 From: oakland, ca Member No.: 7,087 Region Association: None |
Get an impact socket that is too small to go over the lock. Hammer that sucker on there. You should then be able to take it off. Use a rod that fits through the drive hole in the socket to drive out the now unusable lock. Toss the lock. Replace with a normal lug bolt. You're not gonna park your 914 where the wheels would be stolen, right?
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iankarr |
Nov 26 2015, 09:55 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,477 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
The "gone in 60 seconds" method is to pound a socket with an ID slightly smaller than the lug nut onto it, then just wrench it off. Of course, the socket will be sacrificed, but probably the easiest way if the vice-grips approach isn't working.
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r_towle |
Nov 26 2015, 09:56 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,579 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
That looks like it could be fabricated using a cheap socket and a welder.
If that was mine, I would get some air sockets with no chrome, get 12 point sockets. Then I would use a dremel and some patience to remove the teeth in the way and see if you can grasp on to the two of three points, enough to get it turning. You could also use an old box wrench to do the same thing, then heat it and bend it so it will get in there far enough. Finally, if I got really pissed I would get more than a fe old junk sockets and weld them onto the bolt head, then take the whole mess off. Oh, see if you can find "bolt extractor" sockets. They are made to grab bolts that are rounded off, so those may also fit. The best and positive things is you have one in your hands to go shopping with. Harbor freight is your friend. |
stevegm |
Nov 26 2015, 10:33 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
I tried the method of using a socket that is a smaller ID a few times, and haven't been able to get one that didn't turn off without turning the lug.
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Elliot Cannon |
Nov 26 2015, 11:18 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
Take it to a tire shop. Provided you can get the car there, they can remove almost any wheel lock.
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Montreal914 |
Nov 26 2015, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,563 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Get a cheap extension set from Harbor Freight,
Weld it to the lug and unscrew. You should have enough for all 4 wheels. Toss into recycle bin once done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
somd914 |
Nov 26 2015, 11:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If you can't hammer a smaller socket on it successfully, can also weld a nut on top of it then wrench from the welded on nut.
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Jett |
Nov 26 2015, 12:24 PM
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Jeffs9146 |
Nov 26 2015, 12:58 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
FLAPS has an easy out lugnut remover.
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rick 918-S |
Nov 26 2015, 01:18 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,464 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Got a welder handy? Cover the wheel with masking or duct tape, (another use when your no longer handsome) weld a big nut onto the top, use a big socket to get it off. Worked for me many times. Oh incase you haven't figured out the tape thing, welding splatter...
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Bulldog9 |
Nov 26 2015, 03:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 21-August 13 From: United States Member No.: 16,283 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
This worked perfectly for me. My son bought a car REAL cheap, discovered when he got it home that there was one wheel lock........... And when we called the seller he admitted that was why he sold it cheap. Anyhow, bought one of these, tapped it on with a hammer, and used a breaker bar, wallah........ http://www.lowes.com/pd_577634-281-394001_...011480002581652
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r_towle |
Nov 26 2015, 06:11 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,579 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Got a welder handy? Cover the wheel with masking or duct tape, (another use when your no longer handsome) weld a big nut onto the top, use a big socket to get it off. Worked for me many times. Oh incase you haven't figured out the tape thing, welding splatter... How do YOU use duct tape to overcome your looks? |
Amphicar770 |
Nov 26 2015, 08:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,193 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Most auto parts stores sell an "emergency wheel lock remover" like this
http://www.amazon.com/Wilmar-M980-Emergenc...el+lock+remover It basically bites into the wheel lock and takes em right off. Note that even beginner car thieves will have tools to easily remove wheel locks. Save yourself future headache by tossing them in the trash and sticking to normal lug nuts. |
Dave_Darling |
Nov 26 2015, 08:39 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,990 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Looks like you can also use a chisel or punch to loosen the nut.
--DD |
EdwardBlume |
Nov 27 2015, 08:14 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
penetrating fluid and vise grips. Clean the fluid off well after use.
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rgalla9146 |
Nov 27 2015, 08:25 AM
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914outlaw |
Nov 27 2015, 10:32 AM
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Dave Group: Members Posts: 198 Joined: 2-June 10 From: Central, NJ Member No.: 11,800 Region Association: North East States |
The "gone in 60 seconds" method is to pound a socket with an ID slightly smaller than the lug nut onto it, then just wrench it off. Of course, the socket will be sacrificed, but probably the easiest way if the vice-grips approach isn't working. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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