well i just got bent over by my PO

[nick6690]

The previous owner of my car failed to provide me with a key for the locking lug nuts on the front 2 wheels or even mention anything about them. He also failed to mention that my car had been in 2 wrecks until after i bought it but oh well.

Anyways, how can i get the locking lug nuts off???? Please help me!!

 

[SteedaGT9150]

take it to a shop and they can break them off

 

[Makdaddymac]

wait before they go charging you 20.00 to break them off try to find the same locking nuts, maybe you can just order the key........i actually made mine before. on my ol pos v6 stang.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Are they OEM locks? Go to ford. They have master ket sets.

 

[GroverDill]

Pound on a slightly smaller and cheap socket, has worked for me many times int he past.

 

[Darkwriter77]

Pound on a slightly smaller and cheap socket, has worked for me many times int he past.

+1

Impact sockets seem to work better because they're less likely to split up the side when you hammer 'em on.

At first glance, I thought this thread was going to be about something your Parole Officer had done to screw you over.

 

[nick6690]

i have no idea how to tell what kind they are.

it doesnt say anything on them.

i think im gonna try to weld a socket to them.

 

[Darkwriter77]

Why weld? Just find a deep impact socket that'll barely slip over it, then pick the next half-size smaller (if an SAE socket fits, downsize to a Metric), bang that sucker on there with a few good whacks of a hammer, and then proceed to remove it. Once the nut's off, poke a screwdriver through the back of the socket and pop the nut out by whacking the screwdriver with a hammer. (Be careful not to pinch your hand like I always do. ) Repeat with the other three wheels. Then open a beer and install it into your stomach.

 

[5.0Droptop]

Why weld? Just find a deep impact socket that'll barely slip over it, then pick the next half-size smaller (if an SAE socket fits, downsize to a Metric), bang that sucker on there with a few good whacks of a hammer, and then proceed to remove it. Once the nut's off, poke a screwdriver through the back of the socket and pop the nut out by whacking the screwdriver with a hammer. (Be careful not to pinch your hand like I always do. ) Repeat with the other three wheels. Then open a beer and install it into your stomach.

works everytime!!

 

[Makdaddymac]

Why weld? Just find a deep impact socket that'll barely slip over it, then pick the next half-size smaller (if an SAE socket fits, downsize to a Metric), bang that sucker on there with a few good whacks of a hammer, and then proceed to remove it. Once the nut's off, poke a screwdriver through the back of the socket and pop the nut out by whacking the screwdriver with a hammer. (Be careful not to pinch your hand like I always do. ) Repeat with the other three wheels. Then open a beer and install it into your stomach.

lol open a beer and install it too you stomach

 

[LiquidGT]

Been a lot of these threads lately.

Has anyone tried one of these? Wheel lock remover: eBay

It might be a good tool to have in the box, sounds better than destroying sockets. It's cheap enough I might just buy a set.

 

[GTOreturns]

i have no idea how to tell what kind they are.

it doesnt say anything on them.

i think im gonna try to weld a socket to them.

AWESOME!!!! Take some pics because I never seen that before!

Mite wanna just try some vice grips 1st.

 

[mustangjoe87]

i have no idea how to tell what kind they are.

it doesnt say anything on them.

i think im gonna try to weld a socket to them.

Dont weld a socket to them use an old lug nut

 

[Nova]

the current owner failed to look the car over better before purchase

some dealerships or towing companies can help you with the lugs. or you can maybe use a chisel to break them off depending on the wheels.

 

[Hades12]

Been a lot of these threads lately.

Has anyone tried one of these? Wheel lock remover: eBay

It might be a good tool to have in the box, sounds better than destroying sockets. It's cheap enough I might just buy a set.

Those look just like the ones you can get from Harbor freight for 2.99

I got a set but have yet to have a reason to try them.

 

[1990Coupe]

Why weld? Just find a deep impact socket that'll barely slip over it, then pick the next half-size smaller (if an SAE socket fits, downsize to a Metric), bang that sucker on there with a few good whacks of a hammer, and then proceed to remove it. Once the nut's off, poke a screwdriver through the back of the socket and pop the nut out by whacking the screwdriver with a hammer. (Be careful not to pinch your hand like I always do. ) Repeat with the other three wheels. Then open a beer and install it into your stomach.

I just did this last weekend.. I used a 13/16 12 point socket, beat it on there, worked like a charm!!

 

[nick6690]

the current owner failed to look the car over better before purchase

some dealerships or towing companies can help you with the lugs. or you can maybe use a chisel to break them off depending on the wheels.

hey it was dark out and i was desperate to get my first car haha.