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On my 90 t-bird the anti-theft wheel lug nut is stripped (left rear) & i need to get the tire off. The special key is fine & not stripped. Any ideas how i can unlock the lug nut ?
Find a socket barely bigger then the lug and pound it on and remove it that way. 1/2" drive with breaker bar would be best. You will lose the socket unless you can get the lug out after.
They make lug nut grips that will tear the locking lug nut up, but will get it off. They cut into the nut. I can't remember what they're called. Sears sells them.
The owners manual states to not use a power impact wrench on the lug nut key. That was done in 2004 when i had new tires installed. Post #2 advice is my best bet. Thanks for the info.
They make lug nut grips that will tear the locking lug nut up, but will get it off. They cut into the nut. I can't remember what they're called. Sears sells them.
Easy Off sockets. Have saved me a lot of times over the years.
OP, I would go buy the appropriate sized Easy Off socket before hammering a slightly smaller socket onto the wheel lock.
Good answer. Beating on anything is rarely the thing to do. First, it wasn't designed to be beat on. Get the right tool for the right job.
Ever see someone beat on a socket to remove a frozen lug nut and end up spinning the lug? Now you have a socket that will need to be cut off and a mess on your hands.
The reason the OP has the problem now is because someone used the wrong tool or a tool the wrong way so why continue down that path?
They make lug nut grips that will tear the locking lug nut up, but will get it off. They cut into the nut. I can't remember what they're called. Sears sells them.
Any good tire shop will be able to get that lug off in a few seconds, they do this for a living!
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