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Offline Cheyenne

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Getting a locking lug nut off?
« on: June 29, 2011, 08:04:33 pm »
On my 64 impala I have on each wheel a locking lug nut. I don't have the key anymore and want them off I read that people bang them off with hammers etc.. I want do it pretty much no cost having to buy any tools and damage the lug bolts ideas? There one on each rim..
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Offline screamin86

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Re: Getting a locking lug nut off?
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2011, 08:07:09 pm »
I used an old socket on one before that's just a bit bigger beat it on and lossen it up.
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Re: Getting a locking lug nut off?
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2011, 08:33:07 pm »
Check with your local tire shop before you start tearin stuff up. They may be able to get it unlocked.
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Offline Blazin

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Re: Getting a locking lug nut off?
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2011, 09:45:42 pm »
You can buy twist sockets that you pound on with a hammer. I have welded a nut onto them before too. Used a couple layers of duct tape to protect the rim.
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Offline fitz

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Re: Getting a locking lug nut off?
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2011, 10:26:56 pm »
Sears sells a set of sockets called "lug off". It's a socket with groves in it that you hammer on to the lock. The groves dig into the lock then you just back them off with a ratchet. The kit cost about $30.
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