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Old 02-05-2009, 05:01 AM
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Default $95 to do what

to remove the 4 locking lug nut that they put on. key is broke in dec:eek2 :
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Originally Posted by overkilljk
to remove the 4 locking lug nut that they put on. key is broke in dec:eek2 :
You must have went to the dealership! That's why I bought Gorilla wheel locks, you can have the key replaced by mail cheap.
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Originally Posted by armycop
You must have went to the dealership! That's why I bought Gorilla wheel locks, you can have the key replaced by mail cheap.

i have a new set of lug nut. i want the set that they put on take off.
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Just use channel locks. They'll come right off. No need for the key.
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There are a number of companies that make a tool to remove those and also remove broken or stripped nuts.

I have seen them from craftsman. I think the kit goes for like $40 or something like that.

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Just use channel locks. They'll come right off. No need for the key.
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i haven't found a locking lug nut set yet that can stand up to 4000 mile tire rotation. Granted I gave up after 2 sets with broken keys.
Torque wrench? I get plenty of torque with my star wrench.
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I've had a few folks come over. I just take an old lug nut and tack weld it to the lock nut. Use a regular lug wrench to remove it.

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I've used this trick a few times. Find a box end wrench or socket that is just barely too small to go over the locking nut and drive it on with a hammer. Then drive it off after it is clear.
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Originally Posted by overkilljk
to remove the 4 locking lug nut that they put on. ...
When I misplaced my Mopar key, I contacted McGard, who makes the Mopar lugs, and had a new key in a few days for a modest sum. They'll also overnight the key. I had the Gorillas, but removed them because, being a larger size than the stock lug nuts, they were a hassle to use. They didn't fit with much clearance on my wheels, obsoleting a bunch of my sockets and wheel tools, and I only had a set for four wheels (thus the spare used the differently-sized, stock lugs, and still retained the Mopar locking lug, so I had to have both keys).
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All the suggestions here will work. My suggestion is to not put them on. Anyone that is going to steal your wheels and tires will have no problems with the locks. They won't even slow them down. They are a hassle to deal with offroad and down the line when they get all screwed up.


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