Missing wheel lock key.

[Nickg04SRT]

There is a thread on the wheel lock's, I guess some of these trucks came with them from the dealer.

I bought my truck second hand and low and behold.....no key.



If the lug nut hasn't been off of the truck in a while, will hammering in a socket really work?

 

[VIPR PWR]

There is a thread on the wheel lock's, I guess some of these trucks came with them from the dealer.

I bought my truck second hand and low and behold.....no key.

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If the lug nut hasn't been off of the truck in a while, will hammering in a socket really work?

What make are the lug nuts , contact the maker .
A hammer can easily miss and damage a wheel ..
check with a local dealer or tire shop ..
If it was a regular rounded off lug nut they do make a special socket that works but with your being its a locking I would not play around especially if the lug nut is tight or seized on by rust ...

 

[Wifey]

There is a thread on the wheel lock's, I guess some of these trucks came with them from the dealer.

I bought my truck second hand and low and behold.....no key.

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If the lug nut hasn't been off of the truck in a while, will hammering in a socket really work?

Mine has Mcgard locks. Maybe they would know? Send them a pic?

I think I registered mine - been a long time sorry lol

Wheel Locks – McGard

mcgard.com

 

[Nickg04SRT]

I reached out to Mcgard, the guy on the phone said there is no way to match it up, too many variables.
Thankfully I work at a place that has a machine shop, I asked one of the guys to help me out. I created a mini mold using JB Weld for plastic and some pam to keep the mold from sticking. All ideas I got from this forum!!! So hopefully that will bare fruit.

 

[VIPR PWR]

I reach out to Mcgard, the guy on the phone said there is no way to match it up, too many variables.
Thankfully I work at a place that has a machine shop, I asked one of the guys to help me out. I created a mini mold using JB Weld for plastic and some pam to keep the mold from sticking. All ideas I got from this forum!!! So hopefully that will bare fruit.

Lets hope it works .. they can bema royal pain to get off without possible damage to the wheel ..

 

[Wifey]

I reached out to Mcgard, the guy on the phone said there is no way to match it up, too many variables.
Thankfully I work at a place that has a machine shop, I asked one of the guys to help me out. I created a mini mold using JB Weld for plastic and some pam to keep the mold from sticking. All ideas I got from this forum!!! So hopefully that will bare fruit.

Very good! Just incase that doesn't work out this is helpful - maybe you have Mopar not McGard, i don't always believe the first person I ask about something like this because they may be brand new and clueless lol
Good luck and let us know!

Locking lug nut key — Find a right one for your vehicle

Lost your locking lug nut key socket? Find out how to get a replacement and avoid a major headache down the road.

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[VIPR PWR]

Very good! Just incase that doesn't work out this is helpful - maybe you have Mopar not McGard, i don't always believe the first person I ask about something like this because they may be brand new and clueless lol
Good luck and let us know!

Locking lug nut key — Find a right one for your vehicle

Lost your locking lug nut key socket? Find out how to get a replacement and avoid a major headache down the road.

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Yes my one rounded lug nut on my dakota was removed using on of the sockets at the lower right of the pics .. set costs about $20 online. I didnt buy it and asked the guy that did the clucth if he had a set and he did and got it off using a 3 foot breaker bar .. I could justify buying a set to use 1 time at my young age ..

 

[Nickg04SRT]

Thank you very much folks. I will report back, hopefully soon.

 

[VIPR PWR]

Most wheel thieves can get thru pretty fast to steal your wheels anyway .. I wouldnt bother get locking lugs .. especially with whats happened on yours ... jot worth it IMO

 

[2005ViperRam]

Sadly it’s easier to steal the entire truck than waste time removing the wheels. It is much safer for the thieves to put it in an area where they can take their time and strip it for all the valuable things.
For the wheels, universal sockets work great.

 

[VIPR PWR]

Sadly it’s easier to steal the entire truck than waste time removing the wheels. It is much safer for the thieves to put it in an area where they can take their time and strip it for all the valuable things.
For the wheels, universal sockets work great.

Have you used those hefore .. Im under the impression they dont hold up well on stubborn nuts

 

[Wifey]

Have you used those hefore .. Im under the impression they dont hold up well on stubborn nuts

Oh no! The stubborn nuts topic hahahaha!!

 

[VIPR PWR]

Gotta keep the faith

 

[Nickg04SRT]

I have an update!!
I started with some liquid wrench the night before. Then I used a Craftsman 15/16 12 point socket, and a 2LB hammer.
The socked slid over the nut snug, and it didn't rub the wheel at all.

Breaker bar with a pipe, deep breath and ...pop all four lugs.





Couple things to note and address from the options given above.
The Gattor grip type at my local Home Depot was too small, I believe it was 3/4. wouldn't have fit over the edge never mind the threads in the back. (the threads hold on the cap cover)

I originally went to Harbor Freight and got a removal set. The largest socket in the set was 22ml. Too small, that size would have never worked and after I did this with a 12pt 15/16 I would recommend this method to anybody running into this same problem.

I didn't have to swing the 2lb hammer too hard, so no worries about missing and smacking the wheel.
push the 15/16 all the way on, you will be able to tell by the sound when its flush.

Then a breaker bar and a pipe. Good luck out there folks!!

 

[Wifey]

I have an update!!
I started with some liquid wrench the night before. Then I used a Craftsman 15/16 12 point socket, and a 2LB hammer.
The socked slid over the nut snug, and it didn't rub the wheel at all.

Breaker bar with a pipe, deep breath and ...pop all four lugs.

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Couple things to note and address from the options given above.
The Gattor grip type at my local Home Depot was too small, I believe it was 3/4. wouldn't have fit over the edge never mind the threads in the back. (the threads hold on the cap cover)

I originally went to Harbor Freight and got a removal set. The largest socket in the set was 22ml. Too small, that size would have never worked and after I did this with a 12pt 15/16 I would recommend this method to anybody running into this same problem.

I didn't have to swing the 2lb hammer too hard, so no worries about missing and smacking the wheel.
push the 15/16 all the way on, you will be able to tell by the sound when its flush.

Then a breaker bar and a pipe. Good luck out there folks!!

Very awesome!! Glad you got yer nuts cracked Hahaha!!

Thanks for the update I'm sure it will come in handy for others

 

[VIPR PWR]

I have an update!!
I started with some liquid wrench the night before. Then I used a Craftsman 15/16 12 point socket, and a 2LB hammer.
The socked slid over the nut snug, and it didn't rub the wheel at all.

Breaker bar with a pipe, deep breath and ...pop all four lugs.

View attachment 69004
View attachment 69006


Couple things to note and address from the options given above.
The Gattor grip type at my local Home Depot was too small, I believe it was 3/4. wouldn't have fit over the edge never mind the threads in the back. (the threads hold on the cap cover)

I originally went to Harbor Freight and got a removal set. The largest socket in the set was 22ml. Too small, that size would have never worked and after I did this with a 12pt 15/16 I would recommend this method to anybody running into this same problem.

I didn't have to swing the 2lb hammer too hard, so no worries about missing and smacking the wheel.
push the 15/16 all the way on, you will be able to tell by the sound when its flush.

Then a breaker bar and a pipe. Good luck out there folks!!

I think you got lucky and only bust your nuts 4 times lol

 

[Kiwi SRT10]

Not a fan of lock nuts, unecessary. I use security provided by Smith & Wesson

 

[Wifey]

Not a fan of lock nuts, unecessary. I use security provided by Smith & Wesson

Right-O!

 

[VIPR PWR]

Theives can get thru lock nuts pretty fast