Locking Lug Nut Help Needed

[cqlink]

Any suggestions how to get these off? I need to get at my brakes, ball joints, etc.

Prev owner can't find the key and I don't want some idiot at the large local tire stores sawing into my Centurions on my 86S (if that's how they remove them).

Thanks!

[ol"blue]

Try Mig welding a regular lug nut onto lock and using that to remove lock.
If no welder, try JBWeld and let it set-up overnight.

[UpstateNYer]

Take a cheap socket that is slightly smaller than the locking lug od and hammer it on.

[dirtyglhturbo]

buy a wheel lock remover tool on ebay. buy snap on. it's well worth the price. you'll have all four off in 20 min.

[ATaylorRacing]

Some Tire Barns have extra "keys" that fit many types....try them.

[allmotor]

go 2 ur local auto parts store and get a lock removal tool just like the guy said 20 min and they are all off. tool cost me less than $20. maybe autozone will rent u one for free

[crusty shadow]

most competent tire shops have the aforementioned wheel lock removal kits. prolly will take them off for you for a small fee

[allmotor]

prolly rite on that or for the same $ u get ur own tool

[Sittn86]

Gator Grip sockets work great, too. They're only $10. I wouldn't weld that close to my wheels!

[cqlink]

Thanks...I'll check that option out. I've been to a few dealers and a few tire shops. The processes they've described to me can be described as scary (at best).

Funny thing is at one dealer they found I had an open recall on my 86S. Something to do with battery vent box(?). Anyone know what this recall is?

[Screamin4banger]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cqlink Something to do with battery vent box(?). Anyone know what this recall is?

Yeah. Some of the batteries were manufactured poorly. There was too much plastic flashing in the cell vents. This could cause a problem if pressure built up.
So, what does that mean to you? Nothing. I seriously doubt you have the same car battery after 22 years.

[xtrempickup]

ive always heard get an impact socket that fits over it and impact it off, thats how sears does them