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Corey · 04-16-2009, 07:43 PM

whats the easiest way to get off an anti theft lug off without the key? i was thinking about welding a nut on but there has got to be an easier way.
thanks guys

Chris215 · 04-16-2009, 07:46 PM

The way I did it before, was put a larger socket over it and impact wrench it out, just dont put it too jammed in or it'll get stuck if you go this route.

doug · 04-16-2009, 07:59 PM

i hammered the smaller socket on my tire iron on to the lock, and just wrenched it off. then i whacked the lug against my driveway when i was done, and it came out.

SLVRSUBBIEREX · 04-16-2009, 11:10 PM

^^ agreed. thats probly the easiest do it yourself route

Pig STi · 04-16-2009, 11:15 PM

if that doesn't work buy a new one.

drifty240 · 04-16-2009, 11:16 PM

take it to a just tires or cj tires, most of them have an assortment of locks and keys....

2000MRDC2 · 04-16-2009, 11:58 PM

yea the only way ive ever done it was to take a smaller size socket and hammer it on hard with a hammer, then just socket it off. sometimes u might ruin the wheel lock, but seems like u need a new set anyways since u dont have the key.

Corey · 04-17-2009, 12:03 AM

thanks guys...... im going to try a few things tomorrow, if not then im taking to someone.

Fireman · 04-17-2009, 12:15 AM

they make tools to brake them off. take it to a garage or mechanic, they will take care of em. i would expect any wheel/tire specialist to have em.

WhiteFiveO · 04-17-2009, 06:31 PM

Get a sharp chissel and one good hard smack will split the lug right in half just dont damage your wheels. They also sell a universal tool to take them off

SheaButter · 04-17-2009, 06:58 PM

They make a keymover lug, it should be at ur local auto parts store. Its reversed threaded so when you tighten it it takes it off. ruins the out side of the lug but its off easily.

Xuracing · 04-19-2009, 03:13 AM

Theres a tool thats cuts it in half. Pneumatically.

KOPhoenix32 · 04-20-2009, 07:47 PM

I've got 2 kits to remove them, no damage to the wheels

04-16-2009, 07:43 PM	#1
Corey Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lansdale Member #10943 My Ride: 98 GS iTrader: (0)	anti theft lug key lost whats the easiest way to get off an anti theft lug off without the key? i was thinking about welding a nut on but there has got to be an easier way. thanks guys

04-16-2009, 11:15 PM	#5
Pig STi Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bethlehem, PA Member #7003 My Ride: 2006 Subaru STi & 1973 VW Beetle, 2002 VW Jetta iTrader: (3)	if that doesn't work buy a new one. __________________ Josh Story Graphic Designer To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-16-2009, 11:16 PM	#6
drifty240 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading Burbs Member #2198 My Ride: 2006 WRST iTrader: (2)	take it to a just tires or cj tires, most of them have an assortment of locks and keys.... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-16-2009, 11:58 PM	#7
2000MRDC2 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philly Member #1004 My Ride: 1999 Integra LS Sedan iTrader: (1)	yea the only way ive ever done it was to take a smaller size socket and hammer it on hard with a hammer, then just socket it off. sometimes u might ruin the wheel lock, but seems like u need a new set anyways since u dont have the key. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Honda <3

04-17-2009, 12:15 AM	#9
Fireman Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Philadelphia Pa Member #11883 My Ride: 02 Mazda Protegay ES iTrader: (0)	they make tools to brake them off. take it to a garage or mechanic, they will take care of em. i would expect any wheel/tire specialist to have em. __________________ Drexel University Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Student

04-16-2009, 07:46 PM	#2
Chris215 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philly Member #5115 My Ride: 08 WRX iTrader: (0)	The way I did it before, was put a larger socket over it and impact wrench it out, just dont put it too jammed in or it'll get stuck if you go this route.

04-16-2009, 07:59 PM	#3
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	i hammered the smaller socket on my tire iron on to the lock, and just wrenched it off. then i whacked the lug against my driveway when i was done, and it came out.

04-17-2009, 12:03 AM	#8
Corey Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lansdale Member #10943 My Ride: 98 GS iTrader: (0)	thanks guys...... im going to try a few things tomorrow, if not then im taking to someone.

04-17-2009, 06:31 PM	#10
WhiteFiveO Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Yardley Member #245 iTrader: (0)	Get a sharp chissel and one good hard smack will split the lug right in half just dont damage your wheels. They also sell a universal tool to take them off __________________ 03 Cobra Basic bolt ons 89 Mustang Gt few bolts ons 66 Mustang Dont ask questions

04-17-2009, 06:58 PM	#11
SheaButter Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2009 Member #11890 My Ride: 2008 scuby wrx iTrader: (0)	They make a keymover lug, it should be at ur local auto parts store. Its reversed threaded so when you tighten it it takes it off. ruins the out side of the lug but its off easily.

04-19-2009, 03:13 AM	#12
Xuracing Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Pa/North NJ Member #10661 My Ride: 95 M3 iTrader: (0)	Theres a tool thats cuts it in half. Pneumatically. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. No pics in sigs? 08 600RR, 01 F4i, 07 600RR, //M3 aka slush box

04-20-2009, 07:47 PM	#13
KOPhoenix32 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tylersport PA Member #10541 iTrader: (0)	I've got 2 kits to remove them, no damage to the wheels

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