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Posted by Black88GT (Member # 394) on :
 
How can I get the locking lug off the car without the key? Am I fucked?
 
Posted by zpyro35 (Member # 3745) on :
 
my grandpa's shop uses one of those air-powered hammers. it ruins the lock nut(obviously), but it works. you just put the bit (looks like the end of a screwdriver) somewhere you can dig into it and turn it with the hammer. a tire shop should be able to do it for you.
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Or, take a 1/2" drive 12 point socket that is close to the same diameter of the lug nut and hammer it on. Use a ratchet and it'll come right off. Make sure it's a Craftsman, so if it breaks..you can take it back. [Wink] Pretty simple (and you don't risk messing the wheel up from the air tools).
 
Posted by Black88GT (Member # 394) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
Or, take a 1/2" drive 12 point socket that is close to the same diameter of the lug nut and hammer it on. Use a ratchet and it'll come right off. Make sure it's a Craftsman, so if it breaks..you can take it back. [Wink] Pretty simple (and you don't risk messing the wheel up from the air tools).
I went out there and it looks like it grabs on the outer edge instead of the inner? There is nothing on the inner to grab. [Frown]
 
Posted by FORDNUT (Member # 2348) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
Or, take a 1/2" drive 12 point socket that is close to the same diameter of the lug nut and hammer it on. Use a ratchet and it'll come right off. Make sure it's a Craftsman, so if it breaks..you can take it back. [Wink] Pretty simple (and you don't risk messing the wheel up from the air tools).
Dave this is the way i do it also.

Just get a socket thats close and hummer the f*ck out of it until it fits [Big Grin]
 
Posted by jmcclesk (Member # 1355) on :
 
dave i have a tool for that if you want to stop by i will do it for you.
 
Posted by Black88GT (Member # 394) on :
 
Jason, I must have a different kind or something. I dont see anything in there for the socket to grab? Could this be a different kind?
Thanks Jon, Ill check around down here, But Ill let you know. I need to get the 88 up to you soon though. 1/3 the way through the interior swap. And alot of parts arent lining up [Frown]
 
Posted by 87 Saleen (Member # 1549) on :
 
weld the socket to that bitch and turn!!
 
Posted by Mfracing (Member # 4034) on :
 
if lock is round get a deep socket that fitts tight and hammer it on the lock.
 
Posted by FORDNUT (Member # 2348) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Mfracing:
if lock is round get a deep socket that fitts tight and hammer it on the lock.
Dave;just get a socket thats close to the size and hammer it on.Even if it's round,It will grab it tight enough to remove, may even split the socket.
If you still don't understand what im trying to type give me a call 916 616 1227.
 
Posted by 94Blackout (Member # 2541) on :
 
I was able to use this thing to get one off of mine:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2377644645&category=20773

Its called a GatorGrip, but there are cheap knockoff ones all over the place. I'm pretty sure they got one at your local hardware store for cheap, I got mine as a stocking stuffer a couple years back [Razz]
 
Posted by 1990GT50 (Member # 2119) on :
 
or take it to your local tire shop, wait 5-10 minutes and pay $10. [patriot]
 
Posted by Bottle Fed (Member # 2686) on :
 
Gatorgrip, thats how I seen some rims stolen before, and you can buy it for $15 at Home Depot........
 
Posted by 87 Saleen (Member # 1549) on :
 
In summit: Part # SUM-900460

Reads: easily remove stripped or damaged lugs, or locking lugs with missing keys, with these heavy duty steel sockets. [patriot]
 
Posted by Black88GT (Member # 394) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by FORDNUT:
quote:
Originally posted by Mfracing:
if lock is round get a deep socket that fitts tight and hammer it on the lock.
Dave;just get a socket thats close to the size and hammer it on.Even if it's round,It will grab it tight enough to remove, may even split the socket.
If you still don't understand what im trying to type give me a call 916 616 1227.
I follow you now. It took a while, but I got it. I took it over to big O today, and told them they didnt give me my key back last time I was in (about a month ago). Ill bring it back later this week, and they will take care of it. He said They will give me new ones too. I hope he doesnt plan on charging me [Smile] Thankks for all the help guys, I think that tool would be a handy thing to have around. I might invest in it. -Dave
 




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