No wheel lock key! HELP!!

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Apr 17, 2020 | 07:47 PM

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From: Fortson GA

No wheel lock key! HELP!!

Ok. I have a 76 F100 2wd. Bought the truck a year or so ago and realized just now I dont have a Key for the wheel lock.

I already tried the Socket and hammer method. But the clearance between the cap and lug nuts are so slim any socket big enough will not fit.

Are there any other options or do I need to sacrifice my crager center caps to get them off??

Thank you all in advance.

Apr 18, 2020 | 04:42 AM

JWA

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From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio

I've read most better tire shops will have some type of removal tool for such situations---maybe call a few in your area? IIRC the locks are destroyed in the process but I have no direct experience with this.

Good luck--lost keys just S-U-C-K-S bigley!

Apr 24, 2020 | 01:59 PM

KJO

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What a bitch. I'd demolish the cap in the process of getting the socket on there, you can probably buy a new one. Hit it with a bigger hammer harder!

Apr 25, 2020 | 04:17 AM

JWA

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Originally Posted by KJO

What a bitch. I'd demolish the cap in the process of getting the socket on there, you can probably buy a new one. Hit it with a bigger hammer harder!

Sure but if that's the path he'll take maybe make sure the soon-to-be-damaged parts are easily replaceable. If the center cap isn't wanted or needed that's another story.

Personally I'd visit a good tire shop and see if they can help, damage-free ya know.