Locking lugnut problem...
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Locking lugnut problem...
I seem to be full of questions, but while making my list of the things I need to do, I discovered that the American Racing wheels that were put on my truck have those locking lugnuts. Now, is it me or is it kind of funny that someone would steal a truck and then lock his wheels on? Has anyone tried to remove these things? I have an air chisel, but I'm reluctant to use it. Any ideas? And thanks again to everybody who has responded to my other posting, you have all been a big help.
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I think you can go down to the auto parts store and buy the different pattern "sockets" to remove the locking lug nuts. If they aren't available try a stud remover that fits on a 1/2" or 3/4" drive ratchet. The stud remover has a knurled wheel which grabs the stud (lug nut) in a hole. You might also try a nut splitter and just destroy the locking lug nut. If you're careful the threads on the stud should be okay.
Hope thhis helps.
Hope thhis helps.
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From: Effingham,IL USA
i always have used a 12point deep well socket, hammered on the end of the offending nut. then slowly turn it loose with a breaker bar. thats the same way the special tool you buy off the tool truck works. i think most of those lockr nuts take a 21 mm socket but it has to be 12 point and helps to be deep well. dont be afraid to beat the crap out of the socket ya i know thats not the right use of the tool but itll work. it might break a cheap socket maybe go with at least a craftsman.thats how i get em off at work.
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I would contact a few tire shops and see what they have. I bought some special locking nuts for my ex-girlfriends car and the tire guy told me that there are only a few different types. Try a calling a couple of tire places and see if they sell them, if they do, drive it down and see if he's got the same type as you.
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From: Connecticut
If they're the MaGuard locks, there's 10-15 different ones. If you don't have the code, forget it and do the socket methd mentioned above. Just get a Tiawan cheapo socket, so if you break it, no big deal.
Barry
Barry
