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Oct 19, 2006 | 09:50 PM

#21

sza

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I also got locks, but no key, when I bought my '95. I just hammered a cheap impact socket on and spun them off with an impact gun, as others have said. It took all of 5 minutes and didn't damage anything (including the socket). You can use a punch and a hammer to knock the lugnut out of the socket when you're done.

Edit: Aw crap, I just realized it was the lugnut cover lock. Is the lugnut cover plastic or metal? Might be easiest to just destroy the cover and find a replacement.

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Oct 19, 2006 | 09:56 PM

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cdnguyred88

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On my '88 I use a small flathead screwdriver that just fits the lenght of 1 side and twist.

Some tire "tech" wrecked 2 and I had to remove them using this method. It does require some umph to get it started.

Oct 19, 2006 | 10:09 PM

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AGENT 86

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Quote:

Originally Posted by James Paradiso

Mig welding would probably work as a last resort, I had to do that to another car once because the oil plug was toast.

This is the lock for the rim cap, i con't even get to my lugs...

Here is a picture of my dilemma.

I didn't realize it was the cover lock.

I agree, the mig idea would be a last resort.

Oct 19, 2006 | 11:24 PM

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James Paradiso

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GOT THAT BASTARD!

It took a while but after I took a litle break I had at it again with a smaller screwdriver and a hammer and kept pecking at it. Got a notch going and a few dozzen more hits and bingo. I thought of the dremel but i'm out of all the attachments... and no mig anymore...

No I will change the locks and key. with a new set. thanks everyone.

Oct 19, 2006 | 11:26 PM

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AGENT 86

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Shoot the biotch

Oct 20, 2006 | 05:12 AM

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Da Mail Man

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Originally Posted by James Paradiso

Oct 20, 2006 | 10:58 AM

#27

redrose

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From: backwoods upstate ny

put something on the new lock threads and bolt seat to exclude moisture...''vaseline'' is colorless and your neighbor prolly has some, go ask :o

Oct 20, 2006 | 05:04 PM

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James Paradiso

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There was anti seeze grease on the bolt but I think the head and tool were too far gone for any of that to matter. I have 2 left on my front tires that appear to be in good shape but i'll have to buy a new tool now before i tough those ones.