Keith27

What is the easiest way to get off the factor locking lug-nut off ?

Im trying to take the rims off my GTA parts car I bought last week, and there are locking nuts on EVER stud. I searched the car twice and the key is not there.
PLEASE HELP...... I need them off by saturday...


Thanks

Bjase

Can't say I'm familiar with the "factory" type locking lug nut, but I just used a pair of large channel lock pliers when I lost the key to mine. Other people have said to weld a nut onto the end and put a wrench on that.

Keith27

The custom rims have deep holes so plier wont get on it.
I got 1 off with a hammer and 7/8's deep 12 point and 40 minutes........lol

Terry Kennedy

iTrader: (5)

Well you can go to GM and see if you can get one or get three more sockets. you could also check at your local part store.

Tom Keliher

There are many locking lugnut tools available. here is just one example:

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/LT-40025.html

Keith27

I tried some today from Matco, but they didnt work, gonna try a different style tomorrow that I ordered from work today.

Thanks

deadbird

I don't think GM could get you one anymore. Just out of boredom..I searched one night for the company that (I assume) made the factory locks and come up with nothing.

Here's what my car came with for the factory locks (I was just as bored and scanned this the same evening).. anybody else have theirs ?

Jasper89ROC

Discount Tire can take them off for you, but you will have to buy new ones.
-Mark

Keith27

Well the lock-nut removal socket doesnt fit in the hole.. Dammit........

Its on a parts car that isnt drivable...
I guess Im gonna buy about four 7/8's 12 points and ******* it this weekend.

Peace

mrr23

i use a 13/16" 12 point deep well socket. trick here is to hammer it on, then loosen the lugnut. then wiggle the socket off the lugnut. then turn the lug the rest of the way off. repeat 3 more times.

Keith27

I got them all off today

Air-impact and 3 7/8's and 2 13/16's later...........


Amcor can kiss my ***.

Peace