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Old 10-13-2010, 10:42 AM
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Ok fellow Jeepers, lets pretend that I lost my wheel lock key..... what could I do to get the wheel locks off with out a key? has anyone ever done this? thanks for the help
Old 10-13-2010, 10:46 AM
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Pretty sure you can go to the dealer to get it off. Unless its an aftermarket lock set. Then I'd just call the manufacturer.
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I have used a spark plug socket before. You'll need to tap it with a hammer to wedge on tightly then attach your ratchet to remove it.
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Mine are Gorilla locking lugs.....they came with a little sticker that has a code on it so you can call the company and get a new key if necessary. If you don't have that info...
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any tire shop will be able to do this for you, or you can go buy a tool call an "easy off." I would just let the tire shop do it though...but you will need to buy new wheel locks...
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I worked at a Sears tire shop during high school. We had to remove keyed lug nuts on a weekly basis. We just hammered a tight fitting socket over the lug nut and it was enough to get the nut off.
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From what I have seen before you go offroad I would replace them with regular lugnuts. If you lose the key you can get a replacement as long as you have the number that came with the ones you bought. If you can't get a new key you will have to weld a nut onto the head to get it off.
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Had a friend who just parked his rig overnight in a seedy part of town and the wheels came right off like butter on a hot knife. He still has his key though.
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thanks for the tips, i went to 2 different dealerships and tried more than 20 different keys that they had in a bucket and non worked... i think ill take it to a wheel shop

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These should do the job ...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FTN3KK/ref=asc_df_B000FTN3KK1281211?tag=the004-20&creative=395261&creativeASIN=B000FTN3KK&linkCod e=asn


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