arg!! lost the wheel key

the misfit wolfie · October 28th, 2009, 03:16 PM

ok, i got new tires to put on the back, so i was rotating them today before i took the wheels in to get the new tires put on, and some how the wheel lock key went missing. is there a way to rig something to get the locks off without the key so i can just put normal lugs on? (like stick something other than the key in it to get it off,)

NASTY03GT · October 28th, 2009, 03:20 PM

I'd be interested to see if anyone has a suggestion to that. Only thing I know is you have to break the locks off at this point.

03SonicBoom · October 28th, 2009, 03:26 PM

Get a Craftsman socket that's a LITTLE smaller than the locking nut. Take a hammer and pound it onto the locking nut. Then remove the socket/nut w/ a ratchet. When finished, return socket and exchange for a good one.

the misfit wolfie · October 28th, 2009, 03:26 PM

i dont really care if i have to break the locks off, but i dont want to harm the studs..

97S281 · October 28th, 2009, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by 03SonicBoom

Get a Craftsman socket that's a LITTLE smaller than the locking nut. Take a hammer and pound it onto the locking nut. Then remove the socket/nut w/ a ratchet. When finished, return socket and exchange for a good one.

Iv'e done that on some nuts with success, but it would be interesting to see if it can be done on a round lug nut.

I'd try flattening out two opposite sides with a metal file and putting some very tight fitting vise grips on it. I'm talking tight like you may need a large set of channel locks to get the vise grips to closer and lock.

the misfit wolfie · October 28th, 2009, 10:04 PM

yay! i found it. some how it made its way down the road... about 100 feet or so...

03SonicBoom · October 29th, 2009, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by 97S281

Iv'e done that on some nuts with success, but it would be interesting to see if it can be done on a round lug nut.

I did it on the sock locking nuts that came w/ the car.

The "flower" pattern on the inside of the key sheared flat when I was trying to loosen one. I grabbed a socket, pounded it on, and removed it.

97S281 · October 29th, 2009, 06:38 PM

Damn, i would never have thought that would work. Great job!!

CobraPhoenix · October 30th, 2009, 10:20 AM

i had to file down two sides, and took a socket to it. bought one of my mustangs with wheel locks and they guy couldnt find the key. that being said, your lucky you found the key lol, it was a pain to do especially when you were late for work and had a flat tire

the misfit wolfie · October 30th, 2009, 04:49 PM

yeah. im happy i found it, now i can go to the parts store and get 4 normal lugnuts to replace these dumb things.

CobraPhoenix · October 30th, 2009, 05:38 PM

yea, i got the lockers for my new rims i just ordered because i spent quite a bit on them and dont feel like buying replacements if they get stolen

97S281 · October 30th, 2009, 08:10 PM

Yeah, they are definately worth it for aftermarket wheels. But if your just running stock I'd tosss em' in da trash.

KaotikGT · October 30th, 2009, 08:25 PM

If you lose the one from the factory nuts you can go to a ford dealership and they have 10 or 12 and one of them should work

CobraPhoenix · October 31st, 2009, 01:10 PM

yea if they are factory rims, screw it, you can find them all over the place cheap

October 28th, 2009, 03:16 PM	#1
the misfit wolfie Regular 1996 Mustang GT faster than the stealth Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 405 iTrader: 0 reviews	arg!! lost the wheel key ok, i got new tires to put on the back, so i was rotating them today before i took the wheels in to get the new tires put on, and some how the wheel lock key went missing. is there a way to rig something to get the locks off without the key so i can just put normal lugs on? (like stick something other than the key in it to get it off,) __________________ 1996 Mustang GT 5-speed sold.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VuRDQGk4k8 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3340297

October 28th, 2009, 03:26 PM	#3
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,979 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get a Craftsman socket that's a LITTLE smaller than the locking nut. Take a hammer and pound it onto the locking nut. Then remove the socket/nut w/ a ratchet. When finished, return socket and exchange for a good one. __________________

October 28th, 2009, 03:26 PM	#4
the misfit wolfie Regular 1996 Mustang GT faster than the stealth Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 405 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont really care if i have to break the locks off, but i dont want to harm the studs.. __________________ 1996 Mustang GT 5-speed sold.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VuRDQGk4k8 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3340297

October 28th, 2009, 10:04 PM	#6
the misfit wolfie Regular 1996 Mustang GT faster than the stealth Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 405 iTrader: 0 reviews	yay! i found it. some how it made its way down the road... about 100 feet or so... __________________ 1996 Mustang GT 5-speed sold.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VuRDQGk4k8 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3340297

October 29th, 2009, 06:38 PM	#8
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Zebulon N.C. Posts: 6,253 iTrader: 13 reviews	Damn, i would never have thought that would work. Great job!! __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

October 30th, 2009, 04:49 PM	#10
the misfit wolfie Regular 1996 Mustang GT faster than the stealth Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 405 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah. im happy i found it, now i can go to the parts store and get 4 normal lugnuts to replace these dumb things. __________________ 1996 Mustang GT 5-speed sold.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VuRDQGk4k8 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3340297

October 30th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#12
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Zebulon N.C. Posts: 6,253 iTrader: 13 reviews	Yeah, they are definately worth it for aftermarket wheels. But if your just running stock I'd tosss em' in da trash. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

October 30th, 2009, 08:25 PM	#13
KaotikGT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roanoke, Va Posts: 221 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you lose the one from the factory nuts you can go to a ford dealership and they have 10 or 12 and one of them should work __________________ Cervini's type iv hood, C-series bumper, Pypes mid-muffler exhaust, WMS CAI, 20" chrome wheels, Roush rear spoiler

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