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Old 06-21-2009, 05:49 PM
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damnit.

So i was tidying up after taking the wheels off and on and now I cant find the key.

Best part is, the sheet that comes with the key lock with the serial # has gone missing too.

Can the dealer even figure out which key will fit the lock if I take it there?

Or will vice grips be my best friend ?

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Old 06-21-2009, 06:06 PM
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Dealer might be able to help, check them 1st. If not then a Goodyear/Firestone should be able to remove them with no wheel damage, but ***** can the locks after that.
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Old 06-21-2009, 06:12 PM
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I had to have a door panel replaced due to some dealer carelessness, and my key was in the panel, they had to break the studs to get the locks off. . .
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Old 06-21-2009, 06:13 PM
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how the hell does a 1" thick key get behind the door panel?

edit, oh, nm.
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Old 06-21-2009, 06:17 PM
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I was using mine today... to try rotating the tires. Put it on, and the inside of the key sheered right off. I was able to pick the pieces out of the actual lug, but damn! I need a new key now too!

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Old 06-21-2009, 06:46 PM
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YEAH, just another reason to ditch the locks.
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Old 06-21-2009, 07:23 PM
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A socket slightly small and a big hammer will do it.
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Old 06-21-2009, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by moosestang
A socket slightly small and a big hammer will do it.
Yep, thats how we used to do it at my old shop. Smaller socket, hammer, and I nice impact will zap those lugs right off. They will have to be replaced of course.
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Old 06-21-2009, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by moosestang
A socket slightly small and a big hammer will do it.
planning for the worst here

but 9/16 = the normal size, what would be the ideal smaller size ?

get an impact socket i assume? then hammer the crap out of it?
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funny story...Ford lost my damn lock nut and keys...so they got me new ones.
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