Locking lugnut

[elevatordude]

OK here's what i have I went to change the tires and that fricken key and the theft proof lug nut broke. Does anyone know how I can get the lug nut off.

Thanks Ray

[94cobra69ss396]

OK here's what i have I went to change the tires and that fricken key and the theft proof lug nut broke. Does anyone know how I can get the lug nut off.

Thanks Ray

Have you checked to see if you can get a replacement key? If you still have the old one I can't see why you wouldn't be able to order a new one from the manufacturer.

[Vettezuki]

Just had a thought. I have no idea how the key mechanism works on a lugnut, but might a locksmith be able to "pick" it? Just throw'n one out there if you're looking for a quick solution to explore. . .

[elevatordude]

It's not actually a key its more of a raised male piece that inserts into the lug nut and both the lug nut and the key broke. The key has a flower shape to it.If it was on my vette the nut would stick out enough but its on my girl friends car a Acura and the is in a recessed hole.

Thanks Ray


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[big2bird]

It's not actually a key its more of a raised male piece that inserts into the lug nut and both the lug nut and the key broke. The key has a flower shape to it.If it was on my vette the nut would stick out enough but its on my girl friends car a Acura and the is in a recessed hole.

Thanks Ray


http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc6/elevatordude1/hex_lockkey.jpg

That is the old McGuard style. We used to have that come up in high school.
1)Try a vice grip first. They are not supposed to work, but if it's not too tight it will work
2)Remove all the other nuts and pry it off. The last stud will break on a 5 lug wheel.
3)Find a welding shop. Weld an old extension on and turn it off. (My preferred method)
4)Front wheel? Pull the bearings and the wheel. See post #3

[94cobra69ss396]

3)Find a welding shop. Weld an old extension on and turn it off. (My preferred method)

I like that suggestion. I'll have to remember it if this ever happens to me. I would have just drilled it out and then replace the stud. But welding it would take less time.

[kdracer73]

You can try pounding a chrome 12 point socket of a smaller size over the lug nut. Next, Any tire shop should have a lock remover kit. If you can't drive it to them ,They may let you borrow it if you leave a deposit . It has several sizes of sockets that have a reverse twist inside to remove them. As a last resort we use a air-chisel to twist them loose.

[elevatordude]

Hey thanks guys I'm going to talk to my tire guy and if that doesn't work I'll do the welding thing.

Thanks again Ray

[TimAT]

I've gotten several of those off using an old socket and driving it on. Unless it's super dooper tight they always came off.

[Vettezuki]

I've gotten several of those off using an old socket and driving it on. Unless it's super dooper tight they always came off.

Maybe cleaning up the lug and socket with some denatured alcohol and lubing it up with some WD-40, or whatever, would help keep it from permanently sticking. :huh:

[big2bird]

Maybe cleaning up the lug and socket with some denatured alcohol and lubing it up with some WD-40, or whatever, would help keep it from permanently sticking. :huh:

I always put "never sieze" on my studs.(That may sound just wrong):rolling:

[enkeivette]

Nice one Bird.

This just happened to me actually, fortuantely it happened as I was putting the first one back on (of all 4 wheels) so hopefully I'l only have to fight one to get it off... cheap Chinese crap.

[elevatordude]

I ended up getting them off with a 12 point socket the hard part was getting the locking nut off of the socket...round peg square hole