Gorilla wheel locks

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savirc

savirc

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I was wondering if anyone could help me with getting the right size of gorilla wheel locks for the 100. Lock key broke yesterday thankfully not much torque had been applied and I was able to take all the locks off safely.

I searched several threads and noticed most people seem to just remove locks all together, however my coworker had an experience with his new truck where he woke up to get to work only to find his truck on bricks and since then I just don't feel safe rolling with out them even with stock rims/tires.

Gorilla Automotive Products - Lug Nuts, Wheel Locks, Auto Security, Wheel Accessories

I'm also getting spacers and wheels didn't know if the size of the lock needs to match these items.

Thanks in advance.
 
I would tell you to lose the wheel locks for the exact reason you're looking to replace them...BECAUSE THE KEY BROKE. You got lucky this time by being able to remove them without much hassle, but that is the exception and not the rule. In my experience, wheels locks just aren't worth it unless you're running highly desirable aftermarket wheels and/or tires. Our 5x150 wheel bolt pattern just isn't that common, hence not a lot of people are looking to steal them. But if you insist on getting them, look for a seated lug style lock with thread pitch 14x1.50.
 
.......and then carry 5 sacrificial sockets a breaker bar and a hammer in you tool kit for when the key breaks the next time.
 
I agree with @lhommec13 ditch them while you can. Sure, it might give you peace of mind that no one will steal your wheels and tires. But my key broke for my locking lug nuts and I had to buy 4 forged steel 1" sockets, bang them onto each locking nut with a sledgehammer until it was stuck, and then use a breaker bar to loosen them. After that the socket was useless and almost inseparable from the locking lug nut so that's why I had to buy 4. I would just say stay away from them if possible and I'm sure you will hear the same thing from several members on this forum.
 
alright alright..... I'll go get some regular nuts :meh:
 
savirc said:
alright alright..... I'll go get some regular nuts :meh:
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Regular nuts come in 2 styles...with a washer on the nut if you're using them with alloy wheels, or with a conical end if you're using them with steel wheels. You can really fark-up a locking lug nut if you use the impact tool to remove or install them.

Steve
 
And for the love of wheel studs please screw the lug nut on by hand for the first couple turns! Cross-threaded and stripped studs are never fun to deal with...
 
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