Need help! Gorilla locking lug nuts
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Le Mans Master
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From: Just a little outside San Antonio, Texas
Need help! Gorilla locking lug nuts
Lost the darned key. Can't find it anywhere.
Is it possible to buy a replacement key?? (That's the thingy that has the star pattern on it that fits into the lug nut.)
I don't remember the packaging having any type of reference code on it.
Any help, suggestions, or websites would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks!
Is it possible to buy a replacement key?? (That's the thingy that has the star pattern on it that fits into the lug nut.)
I don't remember the packaging having any type of reference code on it.
Any help, suggestions, or websites would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Ocala, Fl. State of Confusion
If it was the factory key, the dealership told me that thay have no record of the keys, and can't duplicate the key. If it was a GM replacement, they all look similar and symetrical. So, any one should fit. To get the old one off, the best thing I found was a socket from Snap On that removed them. Snap On was real expensive and I have since seen them at Sears for considerably less.
After changing mine with the GM replacement, I can't under stand why I needed a lock at all. I should have just got regular lug nuts. If someone steals anything, it will be the whole car.
Good luck.
After changing mine with the GM replacement, I can't under stand why I needed a lock at all. I should have just got regular lug nuts. If someone steals anything, it will be the whole car.
Good luck.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Just a little outside San Antonio, Texas
This wasn't a GM replacement. They didn't put locking lugs on the 2003 and 2004 models.
So you're saying that Gorilla only has one locking lug pattern. I just need to find someone in my area that is using Gorilla lug nuts.
Thanks!
So you're saying that Gorilla only has one locking lug pattern. I just need to find someone in my area that is using Gorilla lug nuts.
Thanks!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Ocala, Fl. State of Confusion
Sorry, didn't know Gorilla was a brand name. I assumed you were looking for a very large mammal to get the locks off with no key. Like happened to me. Never mind.
Again, good luck.
Again, good luck.
Le Mans Master
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From: Southern California
Your Gorilla nuts should have come with a sticker that says:
WHEEL LOCK KEY
REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
In order to replace a lost key or purchase an additional key, send your name, address, and wheel lock key registration number along with $8.50 to:
Gorilla Automotive Products
P.O. Box 58747
Los Angeles, CA 90058-0747
The registration number is at the bottom of this sticker.
Since you don't have the sticker, you'll probably just have to hammer a socket on to get them off, or you can find contact info for Gorilla at:
www.gorilla-auto.com . I'm sure this is a common problem, I don't know how they handle it.
Good luck!
WHEEL LOCK KEY
REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
In order to replace a lost key or purchase an additional key, send your name, address, and wheel lock key registration number along with $8.50 to:
Gorilla Automotive Products
P.O. Box 58747
Los Angeles, CA 90058-0747
The registration number is at the bottom of this sticker.
Since you don't have the sticker, you'll probably just have to hammer a socket on to get them off, or you can find contact info for Gorilla at:
www.gorilla-auto.com . I'm sure this is a common problem, I don't know how they handle it.
Good luck!
