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While working on my tires i broke the Lug key i need some help what to do?
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84/vette,
Check out this past Thread pardon the pun.. couldn't help myself
There is a lot of good information contained in it and it may provide you with a solution to your crisis
Check out this past Thread pardon the pun.. couldn't help myself
There is a lot of good information contained in it and it may provide you with a solution to your crisis
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Rare Thanks for the info but that post refers to Mcgaurd and mine is not them but i am open to more suggestions even if i have to drill them out i want to get them off
Ken
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You'll damage a socket, but you can get it off by hammering an old socket onto the nut. Thieves do it all the time.
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BigRed
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actually you can go to the parts/tool store and buy a Gator Socket. Its liek 3/4 big but its filled with little pins in it to grab near anything.
Normally I hate this thing its junk to work with but in your case Im betting it'll solve the problem so you can get a new set of lockers put on with a new key.
Normally I hate this thing its junk to work with but in your case Im betting it'll solve the problem so you can get a new set of lockers put on with a new key.
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Even if they aren't Mcguard, the brand or the mfr. should have a phone hotline ? Or contact a local Tire/Custom Wheel shop and see if they have any suggestions..
I'm sure you're not the first person to have this problem with the brand of Lug Locks you have by the way what brand are they?
BudD
I'm sure you're not the first person to have this problem with the brand of Lug Locks you have
by the way what brand are they?BudD
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the Lugs Locks Came with the car And I don't know the brand as of yet they are smooth all the way around with little nobs(like 8 or so) on the end of the lug near the rim
the Lugs Locks Came with the car And I don't know the brand as of yet they are smooth all the way around with little nobs(like 8 or so) on the end of the lug near the rim
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Can you post a pix?
That way we have a better idea what your talking about...
Your saying there isn't enough of a lug sticking out to POUND a cheepie socket over?
Next would be take it to a tire store... those guys have ALL the tricks!
Vig!
That way we have a better idea what your talking about...
Your saying there isn't enough of a lug sticking out to POUND a cheepie socket over?
Next would be take it to a tire store... those guys have ALL the tricks!
Vig!
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I'm told that Snap-On makes a tool that removes any locking wheel nut. It has hardened ridges on the inside of a socket which you pound into the nut. The nut's useless after though. Good Luck!
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that's fine if it destroys the nut because i don't need the anyway if someone want to steal my rims they will spend a good 15 min pre wheel as is. I will look into snap-on they come to my work weekly
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