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Wheel Lug problem!

Old May 27, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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so when i bought my R/T rims, i also bought some "chrome" lug nuts and they came with a locker for each wheel. yes they are the ones from autozone. now then, on my passanger rear tire, that lock has come rounded and i cant get that wheel off! any idea's on how to get that stupid lock off?
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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[&:]they sell a set of sockets at sears to remove stripped nuts and bolt, the also work on lock nuts
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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alright tried Bolt-Out. didn't work.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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i never use the locks....
last time i did, the lock piece stripped out and i couldnt get it off at all....luckily it was my last one so i whipped out the welder, welded the key to the lock nut and got it off of there....then i promplty threw all 4 locking nuts away
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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i plan on throwing them away. do u think JB weld would hold the key on it?
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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possibly...but you would want to make sure to use enough hardener and let it set up for a day or so
 
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Old May 30, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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JB Qwik weld is good after 6 hours
 
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Old May 30, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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POUND a socket over them make sure its 12pt and 1/2' drive goes on easier
 
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Old May 30, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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i just took it to the tire shop. got it off in 5 min.
 
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