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Old 07-22-2005, 12:57 AM
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wheel lock???

i got a 93 z28 camaro and i want to get some rims, but i dont have the wheel lock.... is there any way to get them off or what do i gotta do? any advice is appreciated. thanks
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Old 07-22-2005, 06:36 AM
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Re: wheel lock???

are they the stock GM pieces?

you can probably go to a dealership and they should have the one that fits. i did it once. gave the guy $10 and was on my way.

aftermarket lock...a shop will have to cut it off somehow
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Old 07-22-2005, 07:26 AM
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Re: wheel lock???

There are tools for removing a rounded off nut. They have a big spiral opposite hand thread that locks onto the nut. Sears has them. Or find an impact socket a little smaller than the lock nut and hammer it on the nut. Should be enough to let you take it off with a ratchet.
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Old 07-22-2005, 03:28 PM
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Re: wheel lock???

find an impact socket a little smaller than the lock nut and hammer it on the nut. Should be enough to let you take it off with a ratchet.
that works I have had to do it before when one of my locking lugs got stripped
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Old 07-27-2005, 11:00 PM
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Re: wheel lock???

Originally Posted by Injuneer
find an impact socket a little smaller than the lock nut and hammer it on the nut. Should be enough to let you take it off with a ratchet.
i did that.
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Old 07-28-2005, 06:53 AM
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Don't use wheel locks the next time and you won't have any problems. Just for your info: A thief know all those tips and dosen't have any problems, its just the dumb owner.
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Old 07-28-2005, 05:11 PM
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Re: wheel lock???

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Don't use wheel locks the next time and you won't have any problems. Just for your info: A thief know all those tips and dosen't have any problems, its just the dumb owner.
Thats why you get a set of 20 locking lugs, by the time he hammers off all 20 lugs someones bound to see him or hear him

Just dont loose the lock
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Old 07-28-2005, 06:02 PM
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Re: wheel lock???

Originally Posted by slayer6x6
Thats why you get a set of 20 locking lugs, by the time he hammers off all 20 lugs someones bound to see him or hear him

Just dont loose the lock
Are you using that method of security for your wheels??
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Old 07-28-2005, 06:20 PM
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Re: wheel lock???

I dont have them, but when I was missing a few lugs after I put on my brand new chrome Z06s I went to a local wheel shop and they said they sell full sets of 20 wheel locks. Its a good idea if you have alot of money wraped up in your wheel/tire package.
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Old 07-28-2005, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by slayer6x6
I dont have them, but when I was missing a few lugs after I put on my brand new chrome Z06s I went to a local wheel shop and they said they sell full sets of 20 wheel locks. Its a good idea if you have alot of money wraped up in your wheel/tire package.
Just don't get a flat.......
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Just find a socket that is like a size to small and pound it on there with a hammer. Then just unscrew it. They come right off.
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