So I went to install new brakes on the rig last night and I could not for the life of me find the jig I need to remove the wheel locks? Now what, anyone have any brilliant sugge
stions?
stions?
Wheel Locks
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Scott, you've got a couple of options. If they are Toyota's wheel locks you can pick up a new master key socket at the dealership. If they are aftermarket ones then go to a tire shop, they have a tool that can spin them off. You will however need to replace them with stock lug nuts or buy another set of wheel locks.
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Seriously that will work? Never thought you would be able get enough grip with them to untorque (even a word?) a lug nut, go figure.
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Thanks Tare. Cant remember where i bought them, oh well.
You have two options as I see it:
Grenade!
or
Tear out your entire interior until you find it!
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Grenade!
or
Tear out your entire interior until you find it!
Sent from my iPhone using IH8MUD App
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No chance of that working with the lug being deeply inset or recessed.
2 hours, no where to be found. I would have used a grenade had I owned one after the two hours.
I am heading to a tire store this morning to see if they can spin them of like Tare suggested.
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It has worked, but will not in this scenario due to the depth of the lugs into the wheel.
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Giulitto said:
Hammered a 19mm socket on the locks and presto. My wheel locks are saved, just in case I find the jig.