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how to remove wheel locks? #158686
11/28/08 11:28 PM 11/28/08 11:28 PM
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socket can't be found,

Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: formula_s] #158687
11/28/08 11:33 PM 11/28/08 11:33 PM
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Garden Grove, CA
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Find a normal socket that is just abit too small to fit over the wheel lock, then using an extension on it, belt it on with a until the socket jams over the wheel lock.
And then hit it with the..
Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: formula_s] #158688
11/28/08 11:33 PM 11/28/08 11:33 PM
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I usually hammer a tight fitting socket onto it and then spin it off with my impact. There are tools you can buy that do the same thing ($$). If you have to drill it off it can get messy. Also you may be able to order a new key if you don't need it right away.
Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: 10sec440] #158689
11/28/08 11:34 PM 11/28/08 11:34 PM
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haha you beat me.
Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: 10sec440] #158690
11/28/08 11:34 PM 11/28/08 11:34 PM
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Same advice though

Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: OzHemi] #158691
11/28/08 11:38 PM 11/28/08 11:38 PM
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Use a beater craftsman 12 point.

Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: buildanother] #158692
11/28/08 11:45 PM 11/28/08 11:45 PM
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Beat on a piece of water pipe or cheap-o jack handle then use a pipe wrench, why jack up a socket?

I can't afford this. mark
Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: a12superbee] #158693
11/28/08 11:48 PM 11/28/08 11:48 PM
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Quote:

Beat on a piece of water pipe or cheap-o jack handle then use a pipe wrench, why jack up a socket?



I've done it many,many times, and only messed up the socket once, and they are Craftsman, so I just go change it for another one

Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: OzHemi] #158694
11/29/08 12:14 AM 11/29/08 12:14 AM
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If it's the kind with the key pattern in the center just take a punch and drive it in. Then use a 3/8" extension as the key. I've done it a bunch of times on used cars. There is normally enough room between the end of the stud and the nut for the center to go in.
Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: stumpy] #158695
11/29/08 12:43 AM 11/29/08 12:43 AM
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SE Michigan
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A socket made for a oil pressure sender works perfectly. You don't have to pound it on too hard, most people can't tighten those lugs very well.
Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: farmington] #158696
11/29/08 12:54 AM 11/29/08 12:54 AM
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Summit sells something. Search for sum900460
Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: OzHemi] #158697
11/29/08 12:55 AM 11/29/08 12:55 AM
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Quote:

Quote:

Beat on a piece of water pipe or cheap-o jack handle then use a pipe wrench, why jack up a socket?



I've done it many,many times, and only messed up the socket once, and they are Craftsman, so I just go change it for another one



Yeah but the one I break is always the one I need. Like the 1/2 to 3/8's adapter you twist off instead just getting the socket.

I can't afford this. mark
Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: a12superbee] #158698
11/29/08 12:59 AM 11/29/08 12:59 AM
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Quote:

Like the 1/2 to 3/8's adapter



I've got 3 or 4 of them..just in case

Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: formula_s] #158699
11/29/08 02:03 AM 11/29/08 02:03 AM
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Heart of Ohio
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Cover the wheel with some wax and then use additional 'non-flammable' material to shield it while I tack weld a socket extention with my mig welder to the top of the locknut. Use a ratchet and it comes right off. Use cutoff wheel on the tack and move to the next one. Doesn't take long to do, could have it all done before you can beat one up with a hammer.

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Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: 4boxers4] #158700
11/29/08 12:23 PM 11/29/08 12:23 PM
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depending on wheel design, it can be easily moved with an air chisel too.

It just depends on whether there is enough room to get the chisel on the edge of the nut.
Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: 4boxers4] #158701
11/29/08 12:23 PM 11/29/08 12:23 PM
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I've welded lugs on the lugs and just wrenched them off. Seems I always have extra lugs laying around.
Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: snuggles] #158702
11/29/08 12:47 PM 11/29/08 12:47 PM
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I used these last time. For the $$$ it was worth the lessened aggravation.

Tom

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Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: formula_s] #158703
11/29/08 02:59 PM 11/29/08 02:59 PM
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I've used vice-grips

Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: 72challorange] #158704
11/29/08 03:00 PM 11/29/08 03:00 PM
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Sears sells 2 sided sockets, instead of squaredoff inside edges (like say a 13/16 socket) it has reversed spiral extrusions that cut into the outside of the rounded wheel lock. Ive had a set of 3 for years and there very handy and impact ready.

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Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: Cudaben] #158705
11/29/08 04:18 PM 11/29/08 04:18 PM
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Quote:

Sears sells 2 sided sockets, instead of squaredoff inside edges (like say a 13/16 socket) it has reversed spiral extrusions that cut into the outside of the rounded wheel lock. Ive had a set of 3 for years and there very handy and impact ready.



Well worth the $$$. Needed these to get the locking lugs off my GTX. They were on there very tight; would not come off after I beat a 12 point socket onto 'em.

Scott

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Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: nomore65BelvJim] #158706
11/29/08 06:18 PM 11/29/08 06:18 PM
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Quote:

I've used vice-grips




Got one off this way.Gonna try a 12 point socket on the others. Thanks for all the replies.
Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: formula_s] #158707
11/29/08 08:09 PM 11/29/08 08:09 PM
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.Lost my key and tried the 12 point socket trick...... It worked like a charm. Thanks guys....

Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: boomer] #158708
11/30/08 10:44 AM 11/30/08 10:44 AM
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I didn't realize my car had two different types of locks on it until I went to get new tires the first time. The Firestone dealer I bought the new tires at had a master set of keys. Might be worth making a few calls to local tire stores to see if any have a master set of keys.
Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: FC7AARcuda] #158709
11/30/08 05:17 PM 11/30/08 05:17 PM
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Used a 12 point 7/8 socket, shimmed the inside with a couple of sheet metal screws. Came right off!!!!!

Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: nomore65BelvJim] #158710
11/30/08 05:36 PM 11/30/08 05:36 PM
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Quote:

I've used vice-grips



Ditto. That's what the Midnight Auto Supply guys also used back in the day.

Re: how to remove wheel locks? [Re: FC7AARcuda] #158711
12/01/08 02:50 AM 12/01/08 02:50 AM
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Quote:

I didn't realize my car had two different types of locks on it until I went to get new tires the first time. The Firestone dealer I bought the new tires at had a master set of keys. Might be worth making a few calls to local tire stores to see if any have a master set of keys.



Thats what I did. Got into the car and drove to a tire place and they did it for free for me. I made sure to tip the guy who helped me.

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