Wheel lock screwed?

[CB7_JAY91]

What is this tool please explain?

[dysfunk]

This is a good idea as well.

I'm assuming that's what the locks look like.. I don't even like that style though.. meh, looks like trouble waiting to happen.

[HardInThePaint]

What is this tool please explain?

I'm assuming that's what the locks look like..

Naw bro thats a twist socket used to remove lock lugs.

Thats actually probably your best bet bro. Pick up a set of twist sockets and do what it do.

[CB7_JAY91]

That looks like the HARDER wheel lock design to get off, mine looks EXTREMELY more simple.. This may not be so hard after all, Eric the car guy says use a 12 Point!!

[dysfunk]

Naw bro thats a twist socket used to remove lock lugs.

Thats actually probably your best bet bro. Pick up a set of twist sockets and do what it do.

oh okay I've never had wheel locks or anything so.. yeah. haha

[Sordz]

What is this tool please explain?

Its how you will get the wheel locks off. Check out this thread-

http://www.solaraguy.com/viewtopic.php?t=49125

[CB7_JAY91]

Its how you will get the wheel locks off. Check out this thread-

http://www.solaraguy.com/viewtopic.php?t=49125

Cool, I'll hit up the store tomorrow for that part, and I will deffinately try Eric The Car Guys way..

Thanks for the help and suggestion guys! Appreciate it!

[HardInThePaint]

Cool, I'll hit up the store tomorrow for that part, and I will deffinately try Eric The Car Guys way..[/B]

Either one of these methods and you should be able to get the locks off. Personally I would use the twist sockets because they are specifically designed for removing lock lugs but the other method should work as well.

[CB7_JAY91]

Either one of these methods and you should be able to get the locks off. Personally I would use the twist sockets because they are specifically designed for removing lock lugs but the other method should work as well.

I'm gonna buy the tool regardless. LOL, I'm gonna keep that in my socket set and very close by, this completely scared the piss out of me. Fortunately its alot easier then I thought, and I should have all these ugly wheels off tomorrow

Thanks again

[CB7_JAY91]

I don't have a camera, and for the moment I can't get my hands on one. That is the style locknut I have on my car. Its the best I can do to ask my next question.

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-3...ype=SKIP_LEVEL

That is the socket I was thinking of ordering incase Eric The Car Guy's way doesn't work.. would that peice basically force a new set of teeth into the locknut forcing it out? I just don't get it, and I wanna make sure I'm buying the right kit.

[HardInThePaint]

Basically, a twist socket (the same basic shit as the Craftsman kit in that link you posted) works similar to how a reverse threaded drill bit works. You twist one of those remover sockets on the damaged lug or lock lug. You then connect it to a breaker bar (or impact wrench) or something with leverage and as you apply pressure to it, them twisty looking teeth inside them sockets grab the lug in the reverse direction you apply pressure in. So basically, when you turn the lug wrench counter clockwise (the direction to remove the lug) the teeth bit down clockwise. The more pressure you apply, the harder it bits down and the more success you will have removing the damaged lug...

So to answer your question, yes you are buying the correct shit.

[CB7_JAY91]

Basically, a twist socket (the same basic shit as the Craftsman kit in that link you posted) works similar to how a reverse threaded drill bit works. You twist one of those remover sockets on the damaged lug or lock lug. You then connect it to a breaker bar (or impact wrench) or something with leverage and as you apply pressure to it, them twisty looking teeth inside them sockets grab the lug in the reverse direction you apply pressure in. So basically, when you turn the lug wrench counter clockwise (the direction to remove the lug) the teeth bit down clockwise. The more pressure you apply, the harder it bits down and the more success you will have removing the damaged lug...

So to answer your question, yes you are buying the correct shit.

Case closed.

Thanks, big time lol.

[mitsubishiv5]

The tool above is a wheel lock removal tool or bolt extractor. It tightens up when loosening, what I would do is wait till you find the right tool or drive to a tire shop with the tool and pay to remove the lug nuts off. I usually tap the wheel lock remover with a hammer and slowly loosen it with a breaker bar then finish off with an impact gun. If you keep messing with it you're going to have to cut the lugs and studs off and replace Kore thanwhat you needed

[CB7_JAY91]

The tool above is a wheel lock removal tool or bolt extractor. It tightens up when loosening, what I would do is wait till you find the right tool or drive to a tire shop with the tool and pay to remove the lug nuts off. I usually tap the wheel lock remover with a hammer and slowly loosen it with a breaker bar then finish off with an impact gun. If you keep messing with it you're going to have to cut the lugs and studs off and replace Kore thanwhat you needed

I haven't touched it yet, but I think I'll do that instead lol.

[crazymikey]

That looks like the HARDER wheel lock design to get off, mine looks EXTREMELY more simple.. This may not be so hard after all, Eric the car guy says use a 12 Point!!

I have done this. It works.

Try using a slightly smaller socket, or even an imperial socket, as long as it is a 12 point, or a good snug fit on a 6 point. Hammer it on, try and get it off. If you are successful, it will be time consuming to hammer the nut out of the socket each time, but hopefully it will work.

Cutting the nuts off would be a last resort. Also, you can try with a dremel to grind a slot in them, so that you can get a screwdriver or something flat into the slot and hammer on it to break it loose. I've done that before. Wasn't fun, but it worked.


I also have one of those extractor socket kits, but none of the ones I have are large enough for wheel nuts. They've worked great on smaller bolts I've needed them for.
Best of luck.