dlap

hey guys. where can i get a replacement wheel lock for my ls430? bout to change the brake pads and i stripped the wheel lock. thanks for any help. also what number will i need to order the lock?

jayclapp

You can order a replacement if you have the serial no.'s supplied with the car when it was new. Even so, it will take time for a replacement.

I broke a wheel lock on my RX300 several years ago, while trying to remove a tire that blew out on the road. We were on a short trip out of town. Lexus Road Assist had us hauled to a nearby small town, where a local tire dealer fixed the problem. He merely hammered a socket on to the broken lock and wrenched it off.

As a result of that incident, I removed all the wheel locks, threw them away and installed normal nuts. I'd rather deal with a stolen wheel, which at least won't happen when I'm driving down an interstate. Being stranded on the side of an interstate near a sheer drop off while cars zoom by at 75 mph for over an hour is just not worth it.

Wrench the thing off and replace it. Just my experience and opinion.

KILLERGS4

happened to me... called the dealer to replace just the lock, they said you can't do that. you need to replace the whole set, only bout 50-60 bucks anyway. so my shop crack the lugs and replace them with regular lug nuts. I went the same route as jayclapp and put normal lugs because hate the hassle of crap wheel locks! They also dont grip as nice as normal lugs.

dlap

thanks guys. think i will go that route.

GRAND_LS 4

iTrader: (2)

had a similar situation to me. stock wheel locks dont really stop anyone (read my next reply.)

Actually, you can either the adapter or a lock individually through Mc gaurd. If you dont have the green card that comes with your car, all you need to do is a take a pic adn email a rep with Mc Gaurd and they will ship one out to you quick. (Theres only like 5 or so different locks) which makes them more of a hassle then are worth.