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Old 09-07-2008 | 03:59 PM
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well second time this year i have had a McGard lug nut key fail for a cone type lock nut
seems they strip inside where the key protrudes when it is in the surface of the lock nut
leaving the tiny pieces of the key in the lock nut shredded of the key. no longer going to use that type of lock if any for now.

what an after dinner job that was welding nuts on to the end of lug nuts cooling them then welding the inside and cooling them fast so that the nut doesn't just round off.

will search out another solution perhaps just using a lock nut when i need to use them

overnights jeep left alone
nights in big cities
Old 09-07-2008 | 08:43 PM
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I know wheels are expensive but I find that these locks are very seldom able to take offroad abuse.
Old 09-08-2008 | 04:16 AM
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Don't put lug nut locks on your Jeep. You will have trouble with it.
After all, we don't live in the Bronx, NY ! You don't neet it
Old 09-08-2008 | 08:38 AM
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oh the spare tires disapear quick around here
cable lock maybe?
Old 09-08-2008 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by WRAITHYJEEP
oh the spare tires disapear quick around here
cable lock maybe?

Scott I would be more concerned that they are going to take the frdge, TV, Computer, GPS, Air Compressor, Screens, Wireless winch controller, Couch, Patio set, BBQ, every tool known to man, Hi lift, tree saver, pull pal, Jerry cans, wife, and children that you carry in your Jeep

Personally I would just put the locking one on your spare.....if you put a cable lcok on you KNOW it will be rusted and full of mud when we have to swap a tire...
Old 09-08-2008 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by dyolfknip
Scott I would be more concerned that they are going to take the frdge, TV, Computer, GPS, Air Compressor, Screens, Wireless winch controller, Couch, Patio set, BBQ, every tool known to man, Hi lift, tree saver, pull pal, Jerry cans, wife, and children that you carry in your Jeep

Personally I would just put the locking one on your spare.....if you put a cable lcok on you KNOW it will be rusted and full of mud when we have to swap a tire...
you for got the micro wave...bastard

my jeep has been pretty empty lately actually
case of bottled water and work stuff that is it
Old 09-09-2008 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by WRAITHYJEEP
you for got the micro wave...bastard

my jeep has been pretty empty lately actually
case of bottled water and work stuff that is it
hwere do you live Scott




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