Okay, I'm hosed because of this f%$^n McGard crap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TwinTurbo · 10-29-2003, 02:57 PM

I need to remove my wheels but lost the McGard socket, this really P's me off, my caliper is leaking and now I can't drive.

Who has had the same situation and what did you do? I don't have the product sheet with the code for the McGard lugs so can't order a new tool, I'm about to break out the grinder.

kevhill85 · 10-29-2003, 03:27 PM

can u get a socket on it . that what i did when i lost mine

LOHRTBT · 10-29-2003, 03:29 PM

There are only like 3 diff kinds of locks...no matter what the manuf wants to tell you. Just go up to a tire shop and tell them. They might let you use theirs.

They all have universals that will work

MattA · 10-29-2003, 03:49 PM

Find a socket that will fit over the outside edge of the lock 7/8 I think. If you have an impact spin the socket on the lock for a second to scuff up the chrome then hit it with a hammer. Use an extension on the socket and don't smack your wheel. You should be able to get enough grip to get the thing off. This should work used the technique many times back when I used to mount tires for a living. Good luck

matt

PHOENIX · 10-29-2003, 05:40 PM

If all else fails you can grind on two sides and grip it with some channel locks or something. Just dont grind too far and damage the stud. I have seen this done before with ease.

gldevall · 10-29-2003, 05:53 PM

Vise grips!

Izzy · 10-29-2003, 07:47 PM

Matco sells a socket that goes over the head of the lock lugs in reverse that threads itself on then you back it off like normal. It's like $35 but it may be worth it.

low 84 · 10-29-2003, 09:41 PM

best way is to do like someone already said. take another socket that is just a little bit smaller than the diameter of the locking lug and hammer it on. then back it off like normal. even with the fancy smancy stuff we have thats what we usualy to because it easier

bigblock73 · 10-29-2003, 09:43 PM

you could also tack weld a nut to the locking lug and remove it that way too.

-Jeff

maineiac · 10-30-2003, 12:28 PM

Sears also has a set of nut removers that will work I used a dremel on mine very time consumeing and tricky though.

10-29-2003, 02:57 PM	#1
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Okay, I'm hosed because of this f%$^n McGard crap I need to remove my wheels but lost the McGard socket, this really P's me off, my caliper is leaking and now I can't drive. Who has had the same situation and what did you do? I don't have the product sheet with the code for the McGard lugs so can't order a new tool, I'm about to break out the grinder.

10-29-2003, 03:27 PM	#2
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	can u get a socket on it . that what i did when i lost mine __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

10-29-2003, 03:29 PM	#3
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	There are only like 3 diff kinds of locks...no matter what the manuf wants to tell you. Just go up to a tire shop and tell them. They might let you use theirs. They all have universals that will work __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

10-29-2003, 05:40 PM	#5
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	If all else fails you can grind on two sides and grip it with some channel locks or something. Just dont grind too far and damage the stud. I have seen this done before with ease. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

10-29-2003, 05:53 PM	#6
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Vise grips! __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

10-29-2003, 03:49 PM	#4
MattA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Plano Posts: 83	Find a socket that will fit over the outside edge of the lock 7/8 I think. If you have an impact spin the socket on the lock for a second to scuff up the chrome then hit it with a hammer. Use an extension on the socket and don't smack your wheel. You should be able to get enough grip to get the thing off. This should work used the technique many times back when I used to mount tires for a living. Good luck matt

10-29-2003, 07:47 PM	#7
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Matco sells a socket that goes over the head of the lock lugs in reverse that threads itself on then you back it off like normal. It's like $35 but it may be worth it.

10-29-2003, 09:41 PM	#8
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	best way is to do like someone already said. take another socket that is just a little bit smaller than the diameter of the locking lug and hammer it on. then back it off like normal. even with the fancy smancy stuff we have thats what we usualy to because it easier __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

10-29-2003, 09:43 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	you could also tack weld a nut to the locking lug and remove it that way too. -Jeff

10-30-2003, 12:28 PM	#10
maineiac Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 104	Sears also has a set of nut removers that will work I used a dremel on mine very time consumeing and tricky though.



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