Does anyone know how to remove locking lugnuts besides using a chisel?

 

Buy a special removing socket. They're available from Mac tools or Snap-on. You could also try hammering on a 12 point socket that's slightly smaller in size. You'll usually destroy the socket but might be able to remove the lug nut.

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87 IROC-Z Pro ET Bracket Race Car and knocking on the SuperPro ET class
383 stroker (carbed) with double hump cast iron heads and pump gas
LS6 Big Block buildup now in progress

Best results before the engine blew up
Best ET on a time slip: 11.857
Best corrected ET: 11.163
Best MPH on a time slip: 117.87
Best corrected MPH: 126.10
Best 60 foot: 1.662

Racing at 3500 feet elevation but most race days it's over 5000 feet density altitude!

Member of the Calgary Drag Racing Association

 

You could call around to some tire stores and see if they have any old locks . I had to do this and found one that was the right one .

 

Tighten the crap outta the other 4 lugnuts. Then use a big set of pliers on the locker. Let me know if it works.

I had to do this, when I was stranded on the side of the road with a flat and the lugnut key stripped. Good thing I thought to do it, I was nowhere near a phone or civiliation. Did I mention how far i threw that locking lug nut when I got it off?


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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l) from http://www.f-body.net/mailbag/3rd/3rd_mailbag.html message boards

 

Give a call to AW Direct @ 800 243-3194. They have a ton of locking lug nut removal tools that are priced fairly and won't beat your wheels up when used properly.

 

I've heard a pair of vice grip (locking) pliers work

 

I found a socket that would almost go over it, pounded it on and had no problem (other than getting the nut out of the socket each time). crude but effective

 

Weld a regular lug nut onto the locking lug nut. Then remove. Protect the rim from weld splatter with a shield of sheet metal. Worked for me. I found my key the next day. 8^(

 

Ditto on JJ
You just tap a slightly smaller socket over the nut, and unscrew it. Easy!!!!

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