Factory lock nuts
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Factory lock nuts
I recently purchased an 87 coupe... I need to change the brakes, but was not given the key for the factory lock nuts.. Is there any way to get a new key and if not what would be my options to get these lock nuts off????
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Racer
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From: Pine Bluff Arkansas
Re: Factory lock nuts (MelloYellow87)
Options are none that I know of, the lug has an adapter that fits the slots on the top of the lug nut. I would check with Chevy parts, Ecklers, Mid-America or Corvette Central maybe they carry the part. If you need it real bad though maybe I'd break down and pay Chevy, you need it in a hurry any way in my opinion. What are you going to do if you get a flat?? you'll really be stuck.
Le Mans Master
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From: Less Talk, More WOT | Houston TX
Re: Factory lock nuts (MelloYellow87)
If you were like me, the key was lost, and if you dont really care about the lug nuts, take the car to a good tire shop and they can break them off with a impact wrench.
Team Owner
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From: Boston, MA
Re: Factory lock nuts (skilawyer)
hammer a deep socket on over the nut and break it loose with an impact or large breaker bar.
Le Mans Master
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From: And on the fifth day, subpoenas were served to Obama senior staff
Re: Factory lock nuts (MelloYellow87)
Try these guys:
http://www.mcgard.com
They make the one's to fit my 89 and perhaps the 87 as well. Cheap too.
Good Luck,
Pete
http://www.mcgard.com
They make the one's to fit my 89 and perhaps the 87 as well. Cheap too.
Good Luck,
Pete
Racer
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From: Tampa FL
Re: Factory lock nuts (MelloYellow87)
I'd bet that Chevy could order a new key according to your VIN. Did you look everywhere for it? It is supposed to be in the passenger side rear compartment clipped to the lug wrench.
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From: Evanston IL
Re: Factory lock nuts (TJR)
I also used the hammer and socket method. It was VERY easy to remove the old locks; very fast as well, about two minutes a wheel.
Makes you wonder just how incompetent a thief would have to be for the locks to make a difference.
Makes you wonder just how incompetent a thief would have to be for the locks to make a difference.
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Racer
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From: Tampa FL
Re: Factory lock nuts (GGeoff)
I also used the hammer and socket method. It was VERY easy to remove the old locks; very fast as well, about two minutes a wheel. Makes you wonder just how incompetent a thief would have to be for the locks to make a difference.
