Wheel lock key is lost - suggestions? |
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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) |
r_towle |
Nov 26 2015, 09:56 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 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. |
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