Previous owner had rims on the car and she sold the rims before she sold the car to me ... She gave me the key to unlock the lug nut locks ...
Just last week we lost the key and now we really need it to get the back brakes done and where should I take it to get the locks off and we no longer want to put locks back on and put regular ones in since we don't have the rims ...
Thanks ...
2007-10-18 05:57:42 · 9 answers · asked by Little J 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
wal mart sells a socket call gator grip you can hammer it on the lock nut and it will fit into the grooves on the lock nut i lost the key for my rims too and it was how i got mine off
2007-10-18 08:40:13 · answer #1 · answered by anthentherwasi 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Universal Lug Nut Key
2016-12-13 06:15:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have 2 wheel lock lug nuts on back tires ... we lost the key to unscrew it ...?
Previous owner had rims on the car and she sold the rims before she sold the car to me ... She gave me the key to unlock the lug nut locks ...
Just last week we lost the key and now we really need it to get the back brakes done and where should I take it to get the locks off and we no longer...
2015-08-13 13:57:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I worked at a tire shop in the Motor City (detroit) for 3+ years.
Here's what we did -
1. Find a regular socket, just small enough that it doesn't slip on over the lug. (black sockets work better, as they don't break as easily.)
2. Take a heavy hammer and pound it on.
3. Use a breaker bar to loosen it. If you can't get enough leverage, slip a heavy metal pipe over the breaker bar's handle.
To get the nut out of the socket, put the socket in a vice and pound a bolt through the opening.
4. Change the brakes!
2007-10-18 06:09:11 · answer #4 · answered by duckkillerdan 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Tire and alignment shops have a tool set of universal lock wrenches. A nearby auto parts store will probably have regular lug nuts if the shop doesn't.
2007-10-18 06:07:49 · answer #5 · answered by bigrick45 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The shop you take it to have the brakes done should have no problem with it.
My father is a mechanic and I've had this problem before. He just got a good sized socket and hammered it on, and then he was able ot take the lug nut off.
2007-10-18 06:02:13 · answer #6 · answered by iswthunder 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have managed to get those off with a pair of aircraft pliers. They are nothing more than a giant pair of channel locks, also known as water pump pliers. Or, you can grab a tool called a "nut splitter" ( no dirty jokes please) which cranks a blade down and splits the lock, or you can grab a grinder and cut them off, but this usually ruins the stud and it will have to be replaced and you can cut them with a torch (worst choice)!! lastly, sometimes a locksmith can help.
2007-10-18 06:04:19 · answer #7 · answered by randy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All this crap about small sockets, it doesn't work any more. Take a look at http://www.lockingwheelnutsremoved.com
2016-10-18 01:45:16 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ANY reputable tire shop can take care of ALL your needs.
That's what they do all day.......
2007-10-18 06:01:49 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i had this problem with my little escort all i had to do was take a easy out to it and it eventualy came off
2007-10-18 06:06:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋