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Old 03-06-2009, 04:18 PM
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Default Need help getting a broke wheel lock off.
I broke the wheel lock and no long can get a "bite" on it and I need the wheel off ASAP.
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Old 03-06-2009, 04:24 PM
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I have a tool to do it but I Am about 5 hours away
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Old 03-06-2009, 04:29 PM
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Damn...where can the tool be had at?
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Old 03-06-2009, 04:42 PM
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I got mine from a MATCO tool dealer. Not sure what places might have them but call around asking for a lug remover. Basicly it is an extractor.
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bang on a socket with a hammer. socket will be junk but it works
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Old 03-06-2009, 04:58 PM
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Half of the wall is broke off, not sure a socket will work
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maybe score a line down the side of it with a dremel and then crack it with a chisel & hammer. worked on my stubborn pilot bearing.
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Hmmm, that might work.
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