Mcgard wheel lock problem
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Melting Slicks
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From: Union Ontario
Mcgard wheel lock problem
My parts car that I am buying has wheel locks on it but I have not seen the wheel lock socket. How do I get these off?
This is a big problem as the calipers are seized and need to be removed before I can move it!?!?!?!?!
This is a big problem as the calipers are seized and need to be removed before I can move it!?!?!?!?!
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Re: Mcgard wheel lock problem (MikeC)
I've seen some guys heat up the lock and then take a chisel and put it inside the keyway and tap it right off. Makes you wonder if McGards are more visual security than real security.
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Re: Mcgard wheel lock problem (MikeC)
My parts car that I am buying has wheel locks on it but I have not seen the wheel lock socket. How do I get these off?
This is a big problem as the calipers are seized and need to be removed before I can move it!?!?!?!?!
This is a big problem as the calipers are seized and need to be removed before I can move it!?!?!?!?!
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From: wylie texas
Re: Mcgard wheel lock problem (MikeC)
try a 13/16 sparkplug socket and a sledge hammer. Hammer the socket over the lugs and twist off. Use of heat is helpful too. You will probably need 2 or 3 sockets to do all 20
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Re: Mcgard wheel lock problem (SizzleChest)
A 15/16 12 point socket is the size I found that fits snugly over most McGard wheel locks.
If you overtighten the other lugs on the wheel first this will compress the wheel flange and make it easier to remove the locks. Good luck.
If you overtighten the other lugs on the wheel first this will compress the wheel flange and make it easier to remove the locks. Good luck.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Mcgard wheel lock problem (carlmb)
Thanks for the help guys,
I think I am going to try the vise grips and if that sdoesn't work I'll weld a nut it them.
I am going to bring a generator there to power my air compressor when I go there to pull everything off of it so I'll just take my welder too.
I don't know why I didn't think of the nut welded on because I have done that to a friends jeeps sway bar bolt( they are a carriage type bolt so you can't get them tight enough sometimes.
I think I am going to try the vise grips and if that sdoesn't work I'll weld a nut it them.
I am going to bring a generator there to power my air compressor when I go there to pull everything off of it so I'll just take my welder too.
I don't know why I didn't think of the nut welded on because I have done that to a friends jeeps sway bar bolt( they are a carriage type bolt so you can't get them tight enough sometimes.
