[creativename5]

My friend had a blowout and the key for the wheel lock stripped out...any ideas on how to get the lock off??

 

[TacomaNova]

My friend had a blowout and the key for the wheel lock stripped out...any ideas on how to get the lock off??

Weld a socket on there, or you can try those sockets by craftsmen for stripped bolts.

 

[platform389]

Some Vise Grips with curved jaws is one other thing to try.

A large nut splitter might work as well.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs...100&TID=100&productId=2007816&catalogId=10101

 

[Darksides7]

I agree with the sockets from Craftsman. They are called " Lug-Out "set, part number #47392. They cost 30 bucks. down side is that they are recommended for Impact use. hopefully you have availablity to a good set of air tools.

Nino

 

[grillmasterp]

My friend had a blowout and the key for the wheel lock stripped out...any ideas on how to get the lock off??

This has been covered multiple times-
A search for "wheel lock" would have given you the answer

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3389&highlight=wheel+lock

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=569&highlight=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/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00952165000
I think they also have a 3pc set for less

 

[creativename5]

Thanks, Im about to go see what i can do...Iwouldve searched but i was really tired when i posted.

 

[jon_7248]

This has been covered multiple times-
A search for "wheel lock" would have given you the answer

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3389&highlight=wheel+lock

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=569&highlight=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.


ption2)
Craftsman sells a lug nut removal tool
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00952165000
I think they also have a 3pc set for less

Plamsa cutter works great here also!!! :welder:

 

[01tacoTRD]

When mine stripped out, I just hammered a socket on there and it took em right off.

 

[StemsCornfedTaco]

If its not on a Tacoma then some Gasoline and Match will work perfect.

 

[RedOh3]

I own a nutsplitter like what platform described and it works great for me. But it's usually only good if you're in a sticky situation and have no other way to get the nut off, and also don't mind replacing them.

 

[creativename5]

the socket idea worked great...it really suprised me..i got it off in like a minute

 

[01tacoTRD]

Yeah, after I did that, I decided to never buy those pieces of crap again. They strip out too easily, not mention the fact that they don't even make it that much more secure since a plain socket will take it off. Glad to hear you got it off.