Lug nut keys?
11-20-2006, 06:34 PM
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Car: 1987 Firebird Formula
Engine: 2004 LQ4
Transmission: T-5 WC
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Lug nut keys?
The factory lug nuts that have a special end on them. I got 4 of the lugs off, but the one special lug that has a weird shape to it, I'm stuck with. Where would I find this on the car? I looked where the spare tire is, but there's nothing.. Any ideas?
11-20-2006, 07:18 PM
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glovebox (both) check th ewhole inside the car. Is it a different shape or does a round type key pattern fit in it? I know they can get them off at a trire place, i forgot mine when i bought tires, but they got them off for me..
11-20-2006, 07:21 PM
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Car: 1987 Firebird Formula
Engine: 2004 LQ4
Transmission: T-5 WC
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I looked everywhere.. They must've been stolen.. Could I use an open end and a long pipe?
11-21-2006, 02:06 AM
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Car: 91 GTA, 91 Formula, 89 TTA
Engine: all 225+ RWHP
Transmission: all OD
Axle/Gears: Always the good ones
Any real GM dealer should be able to help you.
Provided it is the factory wheel locks, they will have those keys floating around there somewhere.
U can pound a socket on them, but its not always a guarantee.
The stripped lug nut remover tools will work awesome. they have teeth on them like "turbo" sockets and work awesome, just dont expect to ever use it again lol
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Provided it is the factory wheel locks, they will have those keys floating around there somewhere.
U can pound a socket on them, but its not always a guarantee.
The stripped lug nut remover tools will work awesome. they have teeth on them like "turbo" sockets and work awesome, just dont expect to ever use it again lol
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11-22-2006, 11:02 AM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS
Engine: L03 5.0L
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08
So I have the '91 16" aluminum wheels and there is one mysterious lug up front that matches the description of the one you guys are talking about... I don't have enough space in the wheel to put my easy out on it... any suggestions?
11-22-2006, 09:45 PM
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Locknut removal tool
Princess Auto P/N 8003682
$9.99 Cdn
The nearest one in Windsor
3575 FOREST GLADE DRIVE
at LAUZON PKY
If they are older OEM GM locks (not Mcguards!), you can punch out the star section with a centerpunch and a club hammer as the metal there is very thin. A 1/2 inch extension will then fit almost perfectly in the hole.
These locks will have a star shaped grove cut in them that the key fits into, similar to the one shown above. Later OEM ones have groves on the sides and a black plastic cap that screws on.
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12-02-2006, 06:02 PM
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Car: Camaro
Engine: lt1
Transmission: 4l60e
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
If you got a welder, just weld another lug nut on it. But you wont be able to re-use them after that.
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