striped the wheel lock key?

07stanggt · January 9th, 2008, 09:33 PM

now what do i do?

this is ridiculous that they tightened these lugs up this tight. i had a hard time even with and airgun and on the last lock using a wrench not an air gun the key striped?

HMUSN · January 9th, 2008, 09:37 PM

well you need a new key now. lol

what I (<-- I am a bit crazy) would do is get a slightly smaller ratchet and pound the hell out of it until it cuts into the softer metal of the lug nut. then take off the nut with a cheater bar and go buy a new locking nut and key

07stanggt · January 9th, 2008, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

well you need a new key now. lol

what I (<-- I am a bit crazy) would do is get a slightly smaller ratchet and pound the hell out of it until it cuts into the softer metal of the lug nut. then take off the nut with a cheater bar and go buy a new locking nut and key

NO i had to do exactly that with one of the regular lug nuts.

But i cant do that with the locking lug nut. has nothing on the outside its round, its on the inside that has grooves. the lock nut itself is fine on the inside its the key that striped. can i get this from ford does anyone know cuase i see on the bag that it comes in a form you got to send someone in NY with $15. Tell me i dont have to have this freaking thing mailed to me.

HMUSN · January 9th, 2008, 09:50 PM

I would cut that nut off and go buy a new locking key most it should cost for 4 locking nuts (1 per wheel) and 2 keys is $20.00

1FastFox · January 9th, 2008, 09:52 PM

You have two options that I know of. 1- they sell a sock that is threaded, you put it on your inpact and it will screw down on the lug till it gets a good grip and rips it loose, then you will hav to replace the lug with a new one. 2- go to Ford ( assuming its an OEM locking lug ) and buy a key off them...

07stanggt · January 9th, 2008, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by 1FastFox

You have two options that I know of. 1- they sell a sock that is threaded, you put it on your inpact and it will screw down on the lug till it gets a good grip and rips it loose, then you will hav to replace the lug with a new one. 2- go to Ford ( assuming its an OEM locking lug ) and buy a key off them...

well it came with the car. but my point is that in the little bag that they stick the key in and put in your glove box there is a card in there that says if you need a new key contact such and such. this sucks man. ill call the dealer in the morning i hope they have one of these things.

kenneth · January 9th, 2008, 10:11 PM

any tire shop may have something that can pull it off for you. Just a thought.

Modern_Muscle · January 10th, 2008, 04:29 AM

Discount tire can pull it off, Trust me, I used to work there, and was the one that did any custom wheel/tires for them, as well as the lock removal, which happened all the time.

LV51FER · January 10th, 2008, 06:01 AM

How round is it? In most cases, a tight socket hammered onto the lug nut will offer sufficient purchase to take the nut off. I know after spending 3 hours cutting a locker off lengthways and then someione showed me how to do it in 3 minutes.

partsbill · January 10th, 2008, 08:21 AM

I work in the parts dept of a Ford dealer here in South Florida, our service dept has a master wheel lock key kit which any Ford dealer should have,
just go to your local dealer and have them remove the locks and replace them with regular lug nuts, unless your afraid someone might steal your wheels, then just buy a new kit which comes with 4 new lock nuts and a new socket, Ford part number F2LY 1A043-A retail $43.37.

07stanggt · January 10th, 2008, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by partsbill

I work in the parts dept of a Ford dealer here in South Florida, our service dept has a master wheel lock key kit which any Ford dealer should have,
just go to your local dealer and have them remove the locks and replace them with regular lug nuts, unless your afraid someone might steal your wheels, then just buy a new kit which comes with 4 new lock nuts and a new socket, Ford part number F2LY 1A043-A retail $43.37.

Thanks man. Yea the service department opens at 7:30 im gonna go over there in a few minutes.

flattusmaximus78 · January 10th, 2008, 09:06 AM

Ford has plenty of diff tools. They helped me for free.

2006greyGT · January 10th, 2008, 09:16 AM

I used that gator grip socket when it happened to me,the nut was real tight and it bent the pins but I got it off.Then I returned it to O'riley.

07vert · January 22nd, 2008, 02:21 PM

I have done this before and it works.
Find a socket (that you are willing to sacrifice) that is a little smaller than the outside of the wheel lock lug nut.
Place over the lock and hammer it on over the lock.
Insert breaker bar and remove locking lug not.
Place lock in vice and with hammer & screewdriver remove socket from lock.

Breakout · January 22nd, 2008, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by 2006greyGT

I used that gator grip socket when it happened to me,the nut was real tight and it bent the pins but I got it off.Then I returned it to O'riley.

Gator Grip FTW.

January 9th, 2008, 09:33 PM	#1
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,951 iTrader: 1 reviews	striped the wheel lock key? now what do i do? this is ridiculous that they tightened these lugs up this tight. i had a hard time even with and airgun and on the last lock using a wrench not an air gun the key striped?

January 9th, 2008, 09:37 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	well you need a new key now. lol what I (<-- I am a bit crazy) would do is get a slightly smaller ratchet and pound the hell out of it until it cuts into the softer metal of the lug nut. then take off the nut with a cheater bar and go buy a new locking nut and key __________________

January 9th, 2008, 09:50 PM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	I would cut that nut off and go buy a new locking key most it should cost for 4 locking nuts (1 per wheel) and 2 keys is $20.00 __________________

January 9th, 2008, 09:52 PM	#5
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Philanderer Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,977 iTrader: 4 reviews	You have two options that I know of. 1- they sell a sock that is threaded, you put it on your inpact and it will screw down on the lug till it gets a good grip and rips it loose, then you will hav to replace the lug with a new one. 2- go to Ford ( assuming its an OEM locking lug ) and buy a key off them... __________________ Might want to consider writing down what is said above, it will help you at some point or another in your life!

January 9th, 2008, 10:11 PM	#7
kenneth Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 11.45@123.61 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 2 reviews	any tire shop may have something that can pull it off for you. Just a thought. __________________ Stock for now.

January 10th, 2008, 04:29 AM	#8
Modern_Muscle Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	Discount tire can pull it off, Trust me, I used to work there, and was the one that did any custom wheel/tires for them, as well as the lock removal, which happened all the time. __________________ 1998 Trans Am WS6. (Anti Venom) Forged 347, stage 3 T56, and a 76mm Turbo... 659rwhp @ 13.5# ~725rwhp @ 15.5# Meth, C16, and 20psi coming soon 03 Z71 (H/C/I/E/T)...sold 2005 GT, Full Bolt-Ons...12's... GONE

January 10th, 2008, 06:01 AM	#9
LV51FER Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wales, United Kingdom Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	How round is it? In most cases, a tight socket hammered onto the lug nut will offer sufficient purchase to take the nut off. I know after spending 3 hours cutting a locker off lengthways and then someione showed me how to do it in 3 minutes. __________________ Past: 85 Vette; 87 & 98 Z28; 02 Z06. Present: Vortech HO Mustang GT

January 10th, 2008, 08:21 AM	#10
partsbill Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 132 iTrader: 0 reviews	I work in the parts dept of a Ford dealer here in South Florida, our service dept has a master wheel lock key kit which any Ford dealer should have, just go to your local dealer and have them remove the locks and replace them with regular lug nuts, unless your afraid someone might steal your wheels, then just buy a new kit which comes with 4 new lock nuts and a new socket, Ford part number F2LY 1A043-A retail $43.37. __________________ 06 Black GT 5sp/JLT II CAI/XCALSCT2/B a m a 93 Oct Race Tune/FRPP Stingers/Hurst Shifter/GT500 Spoiler//Steeda ultralite Springs & rear pan hard rod/Bullitt Strut tower brace/07 Gt manifold cover/Shelby Lip/Sequential HURST CREW MEMBER #17

January 10th, 2008, 09:06 AM	#12
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,077 iTrader: 3 reviews	Ford has plenty of diff tools. They helped me for free. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

January 10th, 2008, 09:16 AM	#13
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 2,950 iTrader: 0 reviews	I used that gator grip socket when it happened to me,the nut was real tight and it bent the pins but I got it off.Then I returned it to O'riley. __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 298 Stroker, Ported heads Pro Motion Built 3650/McLeod RST/ MGW Short Throw Long tube/O/R X /Borla Touring 8 rib/65 lb injectors/GT500 twin fuel ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac /CDC AGR Spoiler

January 22nd, 2008, 02:21 PM	#14
07vert Newbie 2007 Mustang GT Vert ?? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	solution I have done this before and it works. Find a socket (that you are willing to sacrifice) that is a little smaller than the outside of the wheel lock lug nut. Place over the lock and hammer it on over the lock. Insert breaker bar and remove locking lug not. Place lock in vice and with hammer & screewdriver remove socket from lock.

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