V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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the key is stripped the car does not drive was wrecked how do i get the lug nuts off without ruining my 98 cobra rims? its the key where it fits inside of the lug nut

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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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I lost the key to my lug nuts on my truck..what i did to take them off was get a key similar and tap it on the lug nut and work from there.
Old Sep 20, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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Sears has a $30 tool for removing locks.
Old Sep 20, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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In the past my dad and I just hammered a socked onto the locking lug and then used an impact wrench to get it off.

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