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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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They make a special tool I have used them, place it on the lock lug, or any lug stripped out on the outside, and even round as can be, slightly tap the end on the tool onto the round lock, and place a 1/2 drive ratchet onto the tool and turn as if your taking the lug off, and the tool cuts into the lock lug and bites unbelievably and lug comes right off, then grab the lug in the tool with vise grips and turn it the opposite way and out comes the lock lug.

Here is a picture of the tool.

Old Jun 22, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Ron98Cobra
They make a special tool I have used them, place it on the lock lug, or any lug stripped out on the outside, and even round as can be, slightly tap the end on the tool onto the round lock, and place a 1/2 drive ratchet onto the tool and turn as if your taking the lug off, and the tool cuts into the lock lug and bites unbelievably and lug comes right off, then grab the lug in the tool with vise grips and turn it the opposite way and out comes the lock lug.

Here is a picture of the tool.

I'm saving this info for an emergency. But after I lost mine I ordered online from the lock company and I got 2 replacements just in case I lost another one.
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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When I get a new car, the first thing that goes is the wheel locks. I have good insurance.
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Lets see, locks that can easily be defeated by a special tool.
Seems like the locking nuts are BullCrap in the real world.
You can remove the other four lugnuts and let the weight of
the vehicle down on the remaining one and with a little rocking
side to side, the remaining wheel stud will snap and the rims are yours.
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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i lucked out, the dealer had a key that fit and took off the locks

they gave me a few options

1 = get 4 regular nuts for $30
2 = get a new key , takes 2 - 3 weeks and costs about $40
3 = get 4 new locks for around $60

I said screw it and gimme the 4 regular nuts lol
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by doode
i lucked out, the dealer had a key that fit and took off the locks

they gave me a few options

1 = get 4 regular nuts for $30
2 = get a new key , takes 2 - 3 weeks and costs about $40
3 = get 4 new locks for around $60

I said screw it and gimme the 4 regular nuts lol
You chose wisely!
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by doode

I said screw it and gimme the 4 regular nuts lol

Good call.
That ordeal would have driven me nuts!!
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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darn expensive nuts there, lol.

20.00 bucks you can get a full set from american muscle, then toss in the 6% discount code and free shipping
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Stoenr
darn expensive nuts there, lol.

20.00 bucks you can get a full set from american muscle, then toss in the 6% discount code and free shipping
Now you tell him. LOL
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Stoenr
darn expensive nuts there, lol.

20.00 bucks you can get a full set from american muscle, then toss in the 6% discount code and free shipping
i thought about it, but knowing my luck, between the time it takes for me to get the new nuts and to go back to the dealer to take off the locks i would probably get a flat tire and be stranded somewhere

that, and probably later today i will find the key somewhere in my garage

btw : wahts the discount code ?



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