Need a Wheel Lock Socket.
01-03-2008, 11:50 AM
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Randy would something like this work?
I have the metric set in 3/8 drive deep well.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
I have the metric set in 3/8 drive deep well.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
Nope. Need something that goes over the base of the lug.
Thanks, though!
01-03-2008, 11:51 AM
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Randy--
I don't know the number on mine, there's none on the key I have. My guess is that there is no good way for you to see if mine will fit without trying it, right? Below is a not-spectacular picture of one I have.
An option you have is what another suggested-- Take an old socket that just fits over the outer part of the lug nut. Use an old 3/4". Put something in the botton of the socket (like a penny...) to keep the epoxy from pushing through the square hole there. Spray mold release (silicone spray) on the lug it and let it dry. Mix up some 5-min paste epoxy, the kind you get in the two sticks that you mix together. Line the inside faces of the socket and the bottom, thick enough to form around the lug when you press the socket over it. Then press the socket over it. You need to press it hard enough to get the impressions in the epoxy, then carefully withdraw it without turning it at all. Make sure your impression is good, reform your epoxy and press it in again if necessary until you get it right. Let it dry overnight before you actually try it on the lug nuts, of course.
I don't know the number on mine, there's none on the key I have. My guess is that there is no good way for you to see if mine will fit without trying it, right? Below is a not-spectacular picture of one I have.
An option you have is what another suggested-- Take an old socket that just fits over the outer part of the lug nut. Use an old 3/4". Put something in the botton of the socket (like a penny...) to keep the epoxy from pushing through the square hole there. Spray mold release (silicone spray) on the lug it and let it dry. Mix up some 5-min paste epoxy, the kind you get in the two sticks that you mix together. Line the inside faces of the socket and the bottom, thick enough to form around the lug when you press the socket over it. Then press the socket over it. You need to press it hard enough to get the impressions in the epoxy, then carefully withdraw it without turning it at all. Make sure your impression is good, reform your epoxy and press it in again if necessary until you get it right. Let it dry overnight before you actually try it on the lug nuts, of course.
01-05-2008, 06:51 PM
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I have a couple of sets. Where is the number stamped?
01-06-2008, 06:57 PM
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You can do this job with a Dremel, the flexi attachment, and various of the tiny metal cutting bits. Takes about 3 hours as you have to be very very careful and go really slow to avoid bunging-up the wheel. One guess as to how I know this...
01-06-2008, 07:11 PM
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Randy, did you try that set from Sears? It has 3 different sizes and works like a charm.
It will crush the locking sleeve so it will grip the bolt. Had mine off real fast.
It will crush the locking sleeve so it will grip the bolt. Had mine off real fast.
01-06-2008, 09:13 PM
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01-07-2008, 12:44 PM
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I just ordered a replacement key from McGard - 800-669-8788.
http://www.mcgard.com/
Maguard is the manufacturer of most wheel locks.
The PO had this info in the Owner's Manual - assume he lost the original wheel lock at some point.
You will need the wheel lock code.
http://www.mcgard.com/
Maguard is the manufacturer of most wheel locks.
The PO had this info in the Owner's Manual - assume he lost the original wheel lock at some point.
You will need the wheel lock code.
01-14-2008, 12:44 PM
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Received the key from Maguard.
Promptly pulled the wheel locks and threw those ******* in the trash.
Installed standard lug nuts.
Thanks again for the tools, Greg - I'll get 'em back to you in the next week or so..
Promptly pulled the wheel locks and threw those ******* in the trash.
Installed standard lug nuts.
Thanks again for the tools, Greg - I'll get 'em back to you in the next week or so..
