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Jul 20, 2005 | 09:56 PM

thegreenmachine5

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Lug Problems

I just moved to FL and in the process I lost the key to my locking lug nut. I need to put new brakes on the 97 150. Any thoughts on how to get the locking lug nut off. It sticks out a little and I was thinking of putting a pipe wrench on it. The rims are aftermarket and I have no idea what happened to the key. I really do not want to take an air harmer to them but it might come down to that. Also anyone know of a good set of brakes for a 97 150 supercab?

Jul 21, 2005 | 12:39 AM

mattd17

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well they shouldnt be too easy to remove, or that would defeat their purpose !!! anyways, do you have access to a small welder? i would try to put a snug fitting socket over the end of it, and tack welding it into place in a couple spots. since they arent torqued too tightly, then a ratchet should back it off without breaking the welds. i wouldnt worry about ruining the lug since you lost the key, but you will be out a socket if you cant grind the weld off. good luck, and post back if you get something to work !!

Jul 21, 2005 | 03:33 AM

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Find a socket that's just a bit smaller than the lug and hammer it on, I've removed a lot of them like this. A 12 point socket will work better than a 6 point socket.

Jul 21, 2005 | 07:21 AM

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Jul 24, 2005 | 07:42 AM

thegreenmachine5

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Thanks for the help, I'm going to try a smaller socket first, if that does not work I'll have an excuse to buy a new welder

Jul 24, 2005 | 10:40 AM

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Most tire shops have a splitter they use. They usually charge 5-10 bucks a piece to split or break them off.

Jul 24, 2005 | 03:37 PM

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Most tire shops have a tool for just this purpose, they often have lock keys that have been left behind after owners have replaced the security nuts with standards.