broken wheel lock
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broken wheel lock
this is a McGuard wheel lock. I tigtened it at 80 ft lbs torque. stock calls for 76. the other day, i was trying to loosen it to take pics of my suspension for sale and it snapped. the pattern from the key is stock in the grooves of the wheel lock. i tried hammering a tight socket in there and used an air gun to loosen it but it doesnt grab. any body got tips of removing this type lug nut without damaging the wheel? i already have a replacement wheel and lock. thanks!
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Something tells me your torque wrench is not accurate What a totally $hi++y situation though. I'm sure a service shop can come up with something to help get those off. I quit using wheel locks years ago due to problems like this. To a professional wheel thief, they are ineffective anyway. I'd say having spline drives on all 5 would be just as much of a deterrent to the average amateur thief.
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I work for a dodge dealership and I see this pretty often. Mostly in our lube department. We use and air hammer and a chisel bit. Start by making a notch on the edge. Then put the bit in the notch point the air hammer in the direction you wanting to go and it will force it to turn. Thats how all the shops I've worked at do it.
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Napa sells the tool to back out broken/striped locks.
I got mine off by hammering a slightly smaller socket over the lock lugs. If it didnt work the first time, go with a even smaller socket.
The guy that put the tires on put almost 100lbs on them. So your 80lbs shouldnt be too tough to break loose.
I got mine off by hammering a slightly smaller socket over the lock lugs. If it didnt work the first time, go with a even smaller socket.
The guy that put the tires on put almost 100lbs on them. So your 80lbs shouldnt be too tough to break loose.
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I work for a dodge dealership and I see this pretty often. Mostly in our lube department. We use and air hammer and a chisel bit. Start by making a notch on the edge. Then put the bit in the notch point the air hammer in the direction you wanting to go and it will force it to turn. Thats how all the shops I've worked at do it.