Removing wheel lock with no key?

kyle · 01-25-2005, 12:01 AM

I had class all day so I had planned on getting my tires swapped out tomorrow because my current tires are getting pretty bald. Well, on my way home (about a mile from my house) I blew my rear right tire. Problem is theres a wheel lock and I lost the key. I made my way home slowly and parked it. Obviously I can't drive the truck to the tire shop, and I'd rather not tow it there. So how can I get the lock off? I don't mind if I damage the lock or the wheel stud in trying to get the tire off. Any ideas?

TQM3 (Last IFS in AZ) · 01-25-2005, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle

I had class all day so I had planned on getting my tires swapped out tomorrow because my current tires are getting pretty bald. Well, on my way home (about a mile from my house) I blew my rear right tire. Problem is theres a wheel lock and I lost the key. I made my way home slowly and parked it. Obviously I can't drive the truck to the tire shop, and I'd rather not tow it there. So how can I get the lock off? I don't mind if I damage the lock or the wheel stud in trying to get the tire off. Any ideas?

Find a impact socket that is slighly smaller than the lug and pound it on . take a breaker bar or ratchet and remove the lug.

Yeti · 01-25-2005, 12:19 AM

If that doesnt work, try using a chisel and split it. this can be really hard to do so maybe try anything else first. and use safety glasses

kyle · 01-25-2005, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TQM3 (Last IFS in AZ)

Find a impact socket that is slighly smaller than the lug and pound it on . take a breaker bar or ratchet and remove the lug.

Thanks for the fast reply, I'll try it tomorrow.

I Ate Your Taco · 01-25-2005, 12:40 AM

they make a thing thats kinda like an easy out, but opposite, u hammer it onto the nut and it has spiral type things on the inside, that grip and u use just an impact or breaker bar to get it off. kinda hard to explain but theres a tool just for those.

kyle · 01-25-2005, 12:45 AM

yeah, i know about that tool. I just don't know if they can be easily found or do only tire shops get them? if the other methods dont work i'll look into that tool.

tbplus10 · 01-25-2005, 10:55 AM

Sears has large sockets made for removing worn/stripped nuts and bolts. They'll work for your purpose too, tap one on thats roughly the same size as your wheel lock.

Tim

grillmasterp · 01-25-2005, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle

I had class all day so I had planned on getting my tires swapped out tomorrow because my current tires are getting pretty bald. Well, on my way home (about a mile from my house) I blew my rear right tire. Problem is theres a wheel lock and I lost the key. I made my way home slowly and parked it. Obviously I can't drive the truck to the tire shop, and I'd rather not tow it there. So how can I get the lock off? I don't mind if I damage the lock or the wheel stud in trying to get the tire off. Any ideas?

This topic has been addressed before:
http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum...ght=wheel+lock

Option1)
1/2 Drive, 12pt 19mm deep socket should work- Craftsman w/lifetime warranty will work since you will fracture the socket. W/ BFH- get the socket to fit over the wheel lock-
I have been able to removal all 4 wheel locks w/ the same socket before I swapped it out for a new one.

Option2)
Craftsman sells a lug nut removal tool
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00952165000
I think they also have a 3pc set for less

playaz0429 · 01-25-2005, 03:42 PM

thanks for that link grillmasterp, very helpful.

01-25-2005, 12:01 AM	#1
kyle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Riverside, Ca Posts: 196	Removing wheel lock with no key? I had class all day so I had planned on getting my tires swapped out tomorrow because my current tires are getting pretty bald. Well, on my way home (about a mile from my house) I blew my rear right tire. Problem is theres a wheel lock and I lost the key. I made my way home slowly and parked it. Obviously I can't drive the truck to the tire shop, and I'd rather not tow it there. So how can I get the lock off? I don't mind if I damage the lock or the wheel stud in trying to get the tire off. Any ideas?

01-25-2005, 12:19 AM	#3
Yeti Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Salem Oregon Posts: 257	If that doesnt work, try using a chisel and split it. this can be really hard to do so maybe try anything else first. and use safety glasses __________________ 98 Ext Cab 4wd ADD 3" cornfed V6-power 33x10.5x15 steel whls BFG AT ko...

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01-25-2005, 12:40 AM	#5
I Ate Your Taco Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 19	they make a thing thats kinda like an easy out, but opposite, u hammer it onto the nut and it has spiral type things on the inside, that grip and u use just an impact or breaker bar to get it off. kinda hard to explain but theres a tool just for those.

01-25-2005, 12:45 AM	#6
kyle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Riverside, Ca Posts: 196	yeah, i know about that tool. I just don't know if they can be easily found or do only tire shops get them? if the other methods dont work i'll look into that tool.

01-25-2005, 10:55 AM	#7
tbplus10 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,001	Sears has large sockets made for removing worn/stripped nuts and bolts. They'll work for your purpose too, tap one on thats roughly the same size as your wheel lock. Tim

01-25-2005, 03:42 PM	#9
playaz0429 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: california Posts: 102	thanks for that link grillmasterp, very helpful.