Snowflake Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 My g/f drove my TA to work today and a little while ago she calls to tell me that it is sitting with a flat tire in the parking lot. This is not that big of a deal. No spare in the car so her Mother drove her by the house to pick up one of my stock tires to throw on for now to get it home. My bro-in-law met them back at her work to change the tire and the key for the locking lug was not in the glovebox where I was certain it was. So now its getting towed home. Will it be ok to just sit there on the rim for a couple months till I get home to find the key? Is there any way to simply get it off without the key so I can at least get a spare on it while it sits till I can get home? This sux... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 You're joking, right? 12 point socket + hammer = "locking" lug off in two seconds Or, if you want to spend $40 at a parts store, they make a removal kit that is essentially the same thing. Five minute problem, at most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Wow that blows! They do make a removal kit or you could just have your bro hammer a socket on a impact it off if you have that stuff at home. Or i would have em jack it up and put a jackstand under it till u got there, but thats me im sure someone will have a better idea lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 You're joking, right? 12 point socket + hammer = "locking" lug off in two seconds Or, if you want to spend $40 at a parts store, they make a removal kit that is essentially the same thing. Five minute problem, at most. He beat me to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 10 bucks ill go remove the lock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Well I've never had this problem before...I called Autozone and they told me they didnt have anything to help. Since it seems like an easy thing to do I'm sure the bro could have gotten it off if it hadn't been sitting in a parking lot. I'll let him know that he can just have at it to get it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 10 bucks ill go remove the lock... I'd go for that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I'd go for that... +1 he'll have it off in 10 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 10 bucks ill go remove the lock... A dollar a minute lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 As an alternative solution, use your AK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 +1 he'll have it off in 10 minutes less then that... may take 10 minute's to take them all off. not sure if i could get off my lazy ass at the moment, but how quick you need it done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 less then that... may take 10 minute's to take them all off. not sure if i could get off my lazy ass at the moment, but how quick you need it done Meh, it's all good. If for some reason my bro cant get it took care of by Tuesday I might try to take you up on that offer. He's having surgery for a hernia on Wednesday so after that he's out of commision. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 hey, i might still have my tool to get it off, ill let ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 they make some twist sockets to remove lug nuts now, I have a Matco one, but you can buy them at sears too http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd60/cwash77/ts600.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 hey, i might still have my tool to get it off, ill let ya know. Thanks Gary. Its been towed to the house and it's sitting in the driveway unable to be put in the garage Just so happens that the tow truck driver is a good friend of your dad. Small world... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 they make some twist sockets to remove lug nuts now, I have a Matco one, but you can buy them at sears too http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd60/cwash77/ts600.jpg those are nice too, i have a large set that does a bunch of different sizes, plus the lock removing tools etc. shit comes in handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 those are nice too, i have a large set that does a bunch of different sizes, plus the lock removing tools etc. shit comes in handy So buying the locking lugs basically gives you a false sense of security if you can just go pick up a tool at the local Sears... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 So buying the locking lugs basically gives you a false sense of security if you can just go pick up a tool at the local Sears... BINGO! some aftermarket wheel company's have center caps with a locking bolt, you can turn the bolt with a regular size flat head screwdriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Yo rims ain't safe no mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Yo rims ain't safe no mo never was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Yo rims ain't safe no mo Only safe from being removed by the owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Only safe from being removed by the owner agreed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS50 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 10 bucks ill go remove the lock... Wish I'd known that about a month ago.My Dad broke the one on his LS400 and I had to drive up to Dublin to get another key.I'd paid $25 not to have to mess with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fist302 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 10 bucks ill go remove the lock... You wanna remove mine? I just got a 87 5.0 and the dude lost the key of course. I can drive to you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks Gary. Its been towed to the house and it's sitting in the driveway unable to be put in the garage Just so happens that the tow truck driver is a good friend of your dad. Small world... yep, he came over to our house right after he dropped it off lol. ive looked every where for the damn thing man but cant find it. ill talk to my dad and see if he has any spares around his shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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