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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 01:00 AM
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Wheel locks

Hello I have a 1988 camaro I was missing around with it today and I notest it had wheel locks i do not have the lug nut to take them off what do I do???
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 01:23 AM
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Re: Wheel locks

you can have a tire shop remove them for you or try and remove them yourself by pounding a smaller socket on the locked lug nut and removing it that way. I would just take it to a tire shop.
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 01:28 AM
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Re: Wheel locks

Originally Posted by BigJon88
Hello I have a 1988 camaro I was missing around with it today and I notest it had wheel locks i do not have the lug nut to take them off what do I do???
If they are factory wheels locks, find a local GM dealer that has an Amcor master set. Check here.

https://www.amcorlocks.com/authorized_dealers.htm
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 02:21 AM
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Re: Wheel locks

Car has no motor
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 05:29 AM
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Re: Wheel locks

when all else fails, ive welded a lug nut to the locking lug nut.
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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Re: Wheel locks

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Car has no motor
Ok. Then either convince the dealer to let you bring the master kit home, or you will have to ruin the nut.
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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Re: Wheel locks

I've always wondered if a gatorgrip would be able to spin a wheel lock off.
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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Re: Wheel locks

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I've always wondered if a gatorgrip would be able to spin a wheel lock off.
Highly doubtful. Most locks, including the factory Amcor's are round.
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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Re: Wheel locks

ya it round and smooth i am going to call a dealer and see if i can work something out
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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Re: Wheel locks

I used these to get a couple of wheel locks off the back tires at a pick-n-pull. Under $20 at Autozone. Largest one ate grooves into the smooth surface, next one was able to grip and turn. Had to use a hammer too.
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Thanks I will try it I'll run to autozone and check it out
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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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Re: Wheel locks

I got something that will take it off for you Jon as long as you dont plan on using the wheel locks again. It will take 5 minutes.
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