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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 04:15 PM
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Default Locking lugnut stuck

The lock won't work for this one, it just falls off bc it's corroded How can I get the lugnut off without the lock? TIA
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 05:11 PM
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Default Re: Locking lugnut stuck

beat a 16 point socket on and use a braker bar
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 05:30 PM
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Default Re: Locking lugnut stuck

Go to your nearby tire shop and let them do it before you really screw things up.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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Default Re: Locking lugnut stuck

It's amazingly easy to get those lugs off.

Kinda makes you wonder what the point of it all is ...
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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$5-$10 at a tire shop....let them handle it, they are professionals....cheaper than damaging a wheel.
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 05:29 PM
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Go buy 4 regular lugnuts and take all the so-called locking ones off and throw them away. You will be so much happier.

Les
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 10:05 PM
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Default Re: Locking lugnut stuck

I dunno I like the false sense of security that the locks provide.

As was mentioned before, go to a tire shop and have it removed, then order new locks and be on your way!
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:12 AM
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Default Re: Locking lugnut stuck

Again, go to tire shop and let them do it.

Personally, the locking lugs are a waste. They are simple to remove. If you really want security, buy 5 different sets of locking lugs, different styles, and use all 5 different syles on each wheel. That at least will provide an extra couple minutes of security - ha.
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 05:01 AM
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Default Re: Locking lugnut stuck

Again, go to tire shop and let them do it.

Personally, the locking lugs are a waste. They are simple to remove. If you really want security, buy 5 different sets of locking lugs, different styles, and use all 5 different syles on each wheel. That at least will provide an extra couple minutes of security - ha.
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