ok, I have an 02 camaro the wheel lock is stripped and will not come off was thinking about just pulling the axle out and drilling the stud from behind, but the brakes will not clear the bracket to get to the stud what can I do to get the wheel lock off?

 

Hammer a socket over it if you have the clearance. A cheap socket works better as it gives a little.

They make special tools that do the same but are pricey for single use.

 

its an aftermarket wheel lock its round on the outside so I dont think that will work

 

This is like what you need:

http://www.amazon.com/Hubcap-Wheel-L.../dp/B000R6U084

Or take it to Discount Tire, they'd probably do it for free.

The wheel lock removal kits have a reverse inner threaded cone that hunkers down on the lug as you try to back it out. They work VERY well. I got my lost key lug locks off in seconds.

Hence, I'm convinced that wheel locks will not stop a thief at all. Casual thief, yes. Determined wheel thieves, not a bit.

 

ive always used a craftsman 21mm twelve point beat that bitch on with a hammer and hit it with the impact and your good to go. Works like a charm everytime.


Ryan

 

When I worked in the junkyard, I got pretty good with a 32 oz ball peen hammer. Two or three wacks bent the wheel stud, and the lock nut was loose.
When I say good with the hammer, I mean being able to wail on the nut without marking the wheel.

 

dido, just wail a socket on it (one you wont miss) and hit it with an impact wrench.

 

Harbor Freight sells the "emergency removers" for situations like this. I've also always just hammered on a cheap 21mm socket.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96296

 

Hammer on. Hammer off. Daniel son!