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) |
rick 918-S |
Nov 26 2015, 01:18 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,451 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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