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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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Default 88-89 Wheel Locks Question

I know it's been asked before, but I don't remember the answers. If I lost the key for the factory lock bolt, how do I get a new one? I Don't see any#s on the bolts/locks, how do you make sure you get the right/matching key? Also, who/where is the best source(meaning best price)?

Otherwise any tricks for getting the old locks out without a key?

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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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Maybe you could find some one else with a 88 that could lend you their key, ( if they are all alike ) mine looks simple enough, Guess it could be bored out, or maybe a wheel shop would have one. check with a vette salvage yard.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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Default Re: 88-89 Wheel Locks Question (B R)

:cheers: Ecklers or MAD may sell a key.

I am not sure if they are all the same or if there was some random keying.

Sorry, I have an 88, and I think I knew the answer but I have ADDD! I also now have Y2k wheels!

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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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I have an 88 with "salad spinner" factory wheels.

The keys might not all be the same.
I checked my key, it says 'CORVETTE' with a 5 digit number.

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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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They are not all the same, but alot of them are.....Between the 3 sets ive dealt with (one replacement, one 89 and one 88 set) two of the sets matched
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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Default Re: 88-89 Wheel Locks Question (B R)

any tricks for getting the old locks out without a key?
1/2" power drill and about 6 hours per lock...
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