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bad_turbo · 12-22-2006, 07:16 PM

I bought a truck and the PO had lost the wheel lock key. Whats the best way or removing them if the vehicle is not running or driveable?

gmcman7202 · 12-22-2006, 07:20 PM

what type of wheel locks are they? is it the kind with the smooth outside that has some type of lock that goed inside the top of the nut, or is it the kind that have the ridges on the outsid eof the nut that the key slides over?

bad_turbo · 12-22-2006, 07:26 PM

"the kind with the smooth outside that has some type of lock that goed inside the top of the nut" thats the type

**jerry moss** · 12-22-2006, 07:30 PM

i have special sockets at work made by snap-on made especially for that purpose. sometimes you can use a cheap 12 point deep socket and drive it on with a bfh.

gmcman7202 · 12-22-2006, 07:51 PM

weld on a old lug nut might work, havent tried it but i would think it might be the easiest

centsless · 12-22-2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerry moss

i have special sockets at work made by snap-on made especially for that purpose. sometimes you can use a cheap 12 point deep socket and drive it on with a bfh.

If I remember, a 22mm 12pt socket will drive over the lock enough to remove it.

72armyswbtruck · 12-22-2006, 09:06 PM

Gotta love those BFH's
Other than that contact the local tire companies, they might have the snap on tools that you need that they just might let you borrow or remove for a small fee.
I love the BFH anyways,
If you strip those lugs on the way out, they are nothing to replace.
Good Luck

Longhorn Man · 12-22-2006, 09:08 PM

i did mine with the BFH and a 12 point, hell, I put them back on and ran them with no keys for 5 years

sick69 · 12-22-2006, 09:45 PM

I have done this twice,,,

the first time I used a 3/4 deep socket and a bfh. trashed the socket
the second time I used a 3/4 deep impact socket and a bfh. mushroomed the drive end of the socket but nothing that wasn't fixed with a dremmel.

72rustbucket · 12-22-2006, 11:53 PM

Sears has craftman socket set that is made just to remove the lugs works good. But a deep 12 pts socket should also help even better with air tools.

**kwmech** · 12-23-2006, 12:17 AM

I have taken my die grinder with a cut-off wheel and cut a slot in it. Then hit with a chisel

12-22-2006, 07:16 PM	#1
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	removing wheel locks I bought a truck and the PO had lost the wheel lock key. Whats the best way or removing them if the vehicle is not running or driveable? __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

12-22-2006, 07:20 PM	#2
gmcman7202 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wi Posts: 188	Re: removing wheel locks what type of wheel locks are they? is it the kind with the smooth outside that has some type of lock that goed inside the top of the nut, or is it the kind that have the ridges on the outsid eof the nut that the key slides over?

12-22-2006, 07:26 PM	#3
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: removing wheel locks "the kind with the smooth outside that has some type of lock that goed inside the top of the nut" thats the type __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

12-22-2006, 07:30 PM	#4
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,946	Re: removing wheel locks i have special sockets at work made by snap-on made especially for that purpose. sometimes you can use a cheap 12 point deep socket and drive it on with a bfh. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-22-2006, 07:51 PM	#5
gmcman7202 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wi Posts: 188	Re: removing wheel locks weld on a old lug nut might work, havent tried it but i would think it might be the easiest

12-22-2006, 09:06 PM	#7
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: removing wheel locks Gotta love those BFH's Other than that contact the local tire companies, they might have the snap on tools that you need that they just might let you borrow or remove for a small fee. I love the BFH anyways, If you strip those lugs on the way out, they are nothing to replace. Good Luck __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-22-2006, 09:08 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: removing wheel locks i did mine with the BFH and a 12 point, hell, I put them back on and ran them with no keys for 5 years

12-22-2006, 09:45 PM	#9
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: removing wheel locks I have done this twice,,, the first time I used a 3/4 deep socket and a bfh. trashed the socket the second time I used a 3/4 deep impact socket and a bfh. mushroomed the drive end of the socket but nothing that wasn't fixed with a dremmel. __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

12-22-2006, 11:53 PM	#10
72rustbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 29	Re: removing wheel locks Sears has craftman socket set that is made just to remove the lugs works good. But a deep 12 pts socket should also help even better with air tools.

12-23-2006, 12:17 AM	#11
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,650	Re: removing wheel locks I have taken my die grinder with a cut-off wheel and cut a slot in it. Then hit with a chisel



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