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Old May 25, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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These locks came on the jeep but the key didn't. Has anyone used these, know how to get them off, or know what brand? Thanks
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Old May 25, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by JPC25
These locks came on the jeep but the key didn't. Has anyone used these, know how to get them off, or know what brand? Thanks
Not a very good picture, but from what I can see, looks like a standard gorilla locking lug nut I think they're called. Any tire place, les Schwab, discount tire, etc. Should be able to sell you one. I'd try les Schwab first, they gave me mine, then I went to discount for one for my ex girlfriend car and had to pay for it. No biggie it was only 12ish bucks I think.
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Old May 25, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 0BigBlue7
Not a very good picture, but from what I can see, looks like a standard gorilla locking lug nut I think they're called. Any tire place, les Schwab, discount tire, etc. Should be able to sell you one. I'd try les Schwab first, they gave me mine, then I went to discount for one for my ex girlfriend car and had to pay for it. No biggie it was only 12ish bucks I think.
They do kinda look like Gorilla's. O'Reilly's, Autozone, Advanced Auto maybe too? I'm sure a tire place would have a key and can take it off for you too.
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Old May 25, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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Here is a better pic but no one had a key for it.. No auto parts stores or tire shops
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Old May 25, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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As a last resort you can try to tap a 12 pt socket onto the lug. You will most likely have to replace the lug and the socket.
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Old May 25, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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I lost my key once and had to weld a piece of steel to them and turn the steel with a pipe wrench.
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Old May 25, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Yes they look like Gorilla locks
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Old May 25, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Thanks guys
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Old May 25, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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Go to a tire shop they should have a tool to get them off without damaging the wheel.
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Old May 25, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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There's a couple of brands, but may be Gorilla. They're "splined" lugs.
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