Stranded by a wheel lock - can anyone identify these?, Got Them Off!!! Thanks Cap'n!! |
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Stranded by a wheel lock - can anyone identify these?, Got Them Off!!! Thanks Cap'n!! |
Scott S |
Mar 24 2013, 06:34 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Hi All -
I came out to find a flat this afternoon. No worries, grabbed a floor jack and planned to take it in for repair. I pulled all of the lugs and the wheel would not budge - I thought it was frozen to the rotor hub. Spun the wheel around and found this lock very well hidden under what looked like a stock lug! I found that there is another on the other front wheel as well. I bought the car in December and I have no key - and per the pics, they both look to have different index pins. Can someone tell me what brand these are? I am dead in the water until I can find a key (keys?). Usually I would just bang a socket on a lock, but there is no way to do that with these. I am really bummed. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!!!! Scott S Attached image(s) |
r_towle |
Mar 25 2013, 05:34 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I would suggest going to Harbor frieght and getting a set of bent end needle nose pliers...
Use a torch to bend them right, and a grinder to get the pins right...they try to get it loose with those. I am not a great fan of using a hole saw in that situation. Make/borrow a key from someone and make the pattern correct for yours, then use that. Rich |
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