Topic: Trick for getting wheel locks off

[TrikeKid]

I know I'm not the only one who's bought a truck with wheel locks and not recieved the key to pull them. Just get some square tube that is about the size of the outside of the wheel lock (we used 1 inch tubing on mine) and weld at least 2 sides of it to the outside of the wheel lock, then you can twist them off with a wrench, and avoid the cost of the tool to pull them, or the trip to the tire shop to get them removed. Take care if you like the paint on your wheels or are running aluminum wheels to do something to catch the sparks. It helps if you don't really care for your center caps either, mine were rusty so scratching them more didn't bother me. 

[DTB]

I found some info in the Stolen rigs and theft board (go figure) can't remember exactly where it was. It was something to the effect of pounding an old socket on with a BFH.   

[79coyotefrg]

or  just get a peice of round stock  and smack sideways witha BFH  till they break off,  then replace the stud later

[CTENG in KS]

I'd just hit it with the grinder then BFH...should be able to crack it open with some work.

[RustyToy]

Vice grips

[jimbo74]

use a 12 point socket just  large enough to be forced onto the wheel lock with a hammer, then remove it like a normal lugnut

[DTB]

use a 12 point socket just  large enough to be forced onto the wheel lock with a hammer, then remove it like a normal lugnut

ding, ding, ding, ding. we have a weiner! thanks, jimbo

[kneedownnate]

I'd say again, why are we giving thieves ideas, but I'm pretty sure about the 4th or 5th straight day of being awake they've already figured this out, and probably put it to use! 

I've missed out on some nice sets of wheels at pick n pull because I both forgot to do this, and forgot to go to harbor freight and buy a cheapie set of impacts.  Maybe I should do it on my day off?

[Cheesemaker]

I used to use a cut off wheel and cut a notch in the lug and use a air chisel to nudge the lock around.  That way you don't have to sit and punch out the lock to reuse the the socket!

[gabriul]

I'd just hit it with the grinder then BFH...should be able to crack it open with some work.

why not cut the lock bolt to a size of some nut size..... then drop your socket...??

[jimbo74]

I used to use a cut off wheel and cut a notch in the lug and use a air chisel to nudge the lock around.  That way you don't have to sit and punch out the lock to reuse the the socket!

this idea works really well, i have used this method on qute a few things besides wheel locks.....  my tranny fill plug was completely rounded, i tried welding a nut to it, and the nut would jsut snap off.... after about 10 seconds with the ais chisel, i loosend it with my hand

[DTB]

why not cut the lock bolt to a size of some nut size..... then drop your socket...??

  i don't understand??? pardon for the slowness