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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: beerjet on April 12, 2010, 10:09:33 AM

Title: Wheel lock adapter
Post by: beerjet on April 12, 2010, 10:09:33 AM
I back into my parking spot last night and my check tire pressure light goes on.
I get out and I hear hissing.
2 month focking old tire has a hole in it.
I go to take it off and the wheel lock adapter is pretty well worn  :banghead:
I never had to rotate my tires before I put new rubber on so...
Where is the best place to go to get a wheel lock adapter ?
The thought is starting to raise my blood pressure again  :mad:

-beerjet-
Title: Re: Wheel lock adapter
Post by: 75 fantasy on April 12, 2010, 11:13:28 AM
are the lug nuts still on and the lock wont work or did you get the nuts off and need to get them back on?
if you need to take them off i know a trick.
Title: Re: Wheel lock adapter
Post by: beerjet on April 12, 2010, 11:52:45 AM
are the lug nuts still on and the lock wont work or did you get the nuts off and need to get them back on?
if you need to take them off i know a trick.
I need to get the lock off.
The adapter is rounded off just enough to not work.
I dont want to keep trying andfock off the lug nut.
Whats the trick?

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Title: Re: Wheel lock adapter
Post by: Nordie on April 12, 2010, 04:24:05 PM
bang a socket on it! or go get the wheel lock removers from craftsman! goto a tire store they might loan you one
Title: Re: Wheel lock adapter
Post by: 75 fantasy on April 12, 2010, 07:54:01 PM
bang a socket on it!

Nordies' done it before ;D
yes, find a twelve point socket that is one size smaller than the o.d. of your lock and one good wack and it should grip the lock(lug nut). then ratchet it off. now this trick is just to get the lock off. if its a dealer lock try them for a replacement key.
good luck
Title: Re: Wheel lock adapter
Post by: beerjet on April 12, 2010, 07:55:27 PM
bang a socket on it! or go get the wheel lock removers from craftsman! goto a tire store they might loan you one
I banged a socket onto it.
It worked, but now I have to get the other three off  :mad:
Why the FOCK dont people just give you a heads up on stuff like this?!!
I would have been more than happy to go get a set and have them swapped out.
BUUUUT nnnNNNNOOOOoooo ,
 :banghead:

-beerjet-
Title: Re: Wheel lock adapter
Post by: 75 fantasy on April 12, 2010, 08:04:42 PM
I banged a socket onto it.
It worked, but now I have to get the other three off  :mad:

-beerjet-

just use the hammer and socket in lieu of the key now ::) wack it back on and tighten ;D
Title: Re: Wheel lock adapter
Post by: beerjet on April 12, 2010, 08:08:42 PM
just use the hammer and socket in lieu of the key now ::) wack it back on and tighten ;D
Oh HEEEELLLLL nah!

-beerjet-
Title: Re: Wheel lock adapter
Post by: enginedoctor on April 12, 2010, 10:01:46 PM
You try heat??.....or machine a tapered sleeve to remove..that always works 4 me. ::)
Title: Re: Wheel lock adapter
Post by: beerjet on April 13, 2010, 09:07:55 AM
I just gotta get a new set of locks and I'll have the tire patched and have them remove the old locks and install the new ones.

EDD checks dont go as far as they used to.  :-\

-beerjet-
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