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LOCKING LUGS
- Thread starter CHEVY 4WD
- Start date
The socket method not working? I used a 12 point "flea market" socket...it worked well. 6 point doesn't work at all...
Rene
Rene
Well, without the security socket you won't get em off without at least scratching them a bit. Mine didn't look too bad using the 12 point socket method...just a few shallow lines in em.
Rene
Rene
90K5
1/2 ton status
look in the glovebox, there should be a sticker with the key code on it
Chris_T
1/2 ton status
I hardly noticed any damage to mine either and it took a lot less effort than I thougt it would. Makes me wonder if they're all that useful.
Chris_T
1/2 ton status
Another thing to try is to tighten the remaining lugs to take the pressure off of the lock nut. I'm told that works, but wasn't necessary for me. If you're really concerned about the finish on the lug nuts you could probably use one of those kitchen rubber gripper-thingies (yes, that's the technical term) for getting lids off of jars, cut it and put it inside a slightly larger 12 point than if you were to use the socket alone.
I really didn't have to pound the socket on far and it only took a claw hammer - your mom will never notice
I really didn't have to pound the socket on far and it only took a claw hammer - your mom will never notice
ducttape114
1/2 ton status
where can you buy locking lugs? im about to put some $$$ into my rubber and rims and i would like to keep them safe. any brand preferance?
90K5
1/2 ton status
You can get them at any tire shop...I wouldn't do it if I were you though...the keys are too easy to lose. Aslo, all a thief has to do to get your rims is use a socket like mentioned above. I got one of mine off in 3 minutes the first time i did it. I knew a guy that got into stealing rims - now in jail - and he just broke the window and took the key out of the glovebox. If someone wants your stuff bad enough, they will get it.
