lost wheel lug key ......
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 186
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From: ny
i would throw a pic up here.... maybe someone would be willing to send you thiers if you pay shipping both ways to you and to return it.... i just got my corvette last month and two of the keyed nuts are broken anyway , so im not using it, however i don't know if its origional or changed during any year.... i would want it back but if you payed shipping i would be willing to send it to you and you can send it back, then at least you can get regular nuts on there...
my cxar is an 85 ...
Tj
my cxar is an 85 ...
Tj
Pro
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 541
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From: Kalama WA
Take it to a good tire shop. They have a tool to remove them. But the locks will be ruined when they get them off. Don't ask how I know this. Your luck finding someone else that has a key like yours will be challenging.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: ZR1 Gathering '04, '05 Northlake Texas
I lost one, a couple a years ago. Just get a long socket that is a little smaller than the lock. Then beat it on with a hammer, and you will be able to unscrew with the socket wrech. Just becareful not to miss and hit the wheel with the hammer.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 436
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From: Soon to be: Orlando FL
I have done this before too the smaller socket works perfect, just remember to use a craftsman or similar (lifetime warranty) socket so when it is ruined you can just trade it in for a new one 
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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Pro
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Schmuckville SA
Oh boy, I have been there and done that. Damn shop put my lugs on at 150 lbs... Stripped my factory lugs and tool and then wouldn't pay for any of it!!!! Imagine that!!! Anyway there is a toolkit made of "soft" sockets that actually grab the lug and get it off. I had this done and thankfully they all came off easy. The trick is to use an air gun and to
use little bursts to get the lug to move. As long as they are not tightened
too much, you'll be okay...
use little bursts to get the lug to move. As long as they are not tightened
too much, you'll be okay...
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: OBAMA IS HITLER
Originally Posted by VictorRussell'92
Just go to the dealer. 
This is the correct answer. Your local Chevy dealer will (or damn well should) have the full set of wheel lock keys. Then get yourself another set w/key (about $26), or just put in another regular lug nut. Not a problem. Good luck!
Pro
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 594
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From: San Antonio Texas
Originally Posted by jbatjr
I have done this before too the smaller socket works perfect, just remember to use a craftsman or similar (lifetime warranty) socket so when it is ruined you can just trade it in for a new one
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
done this many times 
Racer
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 474
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From: Land Of Lincoln
Some good ideas to get it off here. If you want to get one check with vette2vette. I got one there. It was 10 bucks and that included shipping. You should have 2 of them one for the locks and one for the standard lug nuts, check your manual. Good luck!
Last edited by DarkRed95; Jul 21, 2004 at 12:14 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 3,651
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From: Atlantis
Cruise-In I Veteran
I hammered a socket onto mine and took them off with a pull handle.
Took about 1-2 minutes for each one.
After I found how easy they were to get off, I didn't bother putting a new set back on.....
Took about 1-2 minutes for each one.
After I found how easy they were to get off, I didn't bother putting a new set back on.....
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 5,203
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Originally Posted by VetNutJim
I hammered a socket onto mine and took them off with a pull handle.
Took about 1-2 minutes for each one.
After I found how easy they were to get off, I didn't bother putting a new set back on.....
Took about 1-2 minutes for each one.
After I found how easy they were to get off, I didn't bother putting a new set back on.....
I keep hoping someone will steal my turbines.
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 69
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From: Mission Viejo CA
Amcor wheel lock
If you are as lucky as I was you will still have the Amcor wheel lock nut identification card (my card was still with the owners manual). You can order a new locking lug nut remover on there website.
