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ItaliaBrat · 11-10-2010, 08:28 AM

Just like the title says!

I have 4 lugs that need a key that will not come off. They are 7 sided with a square notch taken out of one side. I heard I could cut them off, but the requires the tools to do so, then I heard the gator universal socket will do the trick. Any opinions? I need to get these tires off to continue the other work I have posted on the other thread! Thanks everyone.

dudermagee · 11-10-2010, 08:33 AM

1. buy cheap sockets from autozone
2. Pound\hammer onto lugnut
3. remove lug
4. repeat

ItaliaBrat · 11-10-2010, 08:46 AM

LOL nice... I am guessing I need to buy 4 of the same sockets (1 for each)?

s13silvia123 · 11-10-2010, 08:50 AM

or buy this cause it'll save you time and money in the long run plus you can use on anything else that needs to be taken out.

ItaliaBrat · 11-10-2010, 09:25 AM

Will those fit a 7 sided lug though? I wish it was the same as a socket but it has one more side to it and that is what is screwing me over right now. I was really thinking I can use the gator grip if it is strong enough....?

redline240sx · 11-10-2010, 09:34 AM

I had a problem like this and used a air chizzle to drill them out. Took it to pepboys so they could do it since i dont have an air chizzle. If you need me to go into detail PM me.

youradumb1 · 11-15-2010, 02:02 PM

just call around..my buddy at tires puse has all kind of lock keys..and he said most guys do that have been working at a tire shop will have most models..charges 5$ ..cheaper than breaking shit

ItaliaBrat · 11-15-2010, 07:14 PM

Thanks youradumb1

twyztidmind · 11-19-2010, 09:52 AM

My local O'reilly Auto Parts sells a lug nut remover, it basically the threads are reversed so when you stick it on and turn as you would to take off the lug nut it grabs it.

I've used it before works good as long as the lugs are the right size.. Link below

Wilmar M980 - Lug Nut Remover | O'Reilly Auto Parts

ItaliaBrat · 11-19-2010, 10:26 AM

Update! Got the lug off with a 12 point socket! Smashed it on the lug with no problem and it came right off! Thanks everyone for the help!

VNG704 · 11-19-2010, 10:27 AM

+1 on the Irwin bolt grips.

nathanong87 · 11-19-2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItaliaBrat

Just like the title says!

I have 4 lugs that need a key that will not come off. They are 7 sided with a square notch taken out of one side. I heard I could cut them off, but the requires the tools to do so, then I heard the gator universal socket will do the trick. Any opinions? I need to get these tires off to continue the other work I have posted on the other thread! Thanks everyone.

take a picture of the lug nuts, i have leftover keys from old cars and stuff that i do not need. i would be more than willing to ship u one if it matches....

also u can usually buy replacement keys from the maker of the lugs or ebay or something.

OR just buy a small 4 lug set if they are locally attainable. dont fret.

11-10-2010, 08:28 AM	#1
ItaliaBrat Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nellis Air Force Base/N Las Vegas Posts: 201 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bought a car with no LUG KEY Just like the title says! I have 4 lugs that need a key that will not come off. They are 7 sided with a square notch taken out of one side. I heard I could cut them off, but the requires the tools to do so, then I heard the gator universal socket will do the trick. Any opinions? I need to get these tires off to continue the other work I have posted on the other thread! Thanks everyone.

11-10-2010, 08:50 AM	#4
s13silvia123 Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: where waldo is Age: 39 Posts: 3,256 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	or buy this cause it'll save you time and money in the long run plus you can use on anything else that needs to be taken out. __________________ 18g and 20g turbo users click on me http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/261219-18g-20g-turbo-users.html

11-10-2010, 09:34 AM	#6
redline240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 706 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I had a problem like this and used a air chizzle to drill them out. Took it to pepboys so they could do it since i dont have an air chizzle. If you need me to go into detail PM me. __________________ 91 S13 Ka-t

11-15-2010, 02:02 PM	#7
youradumb1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: atl Age: 38 Posts: 471 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just call around..my buddy at tires puse has all kind of lock keys..and he said most guys do that have been working at a tire shop will have most models..charges 5$ ..cheaper than breaking shit __________________ just better than you

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11-10-2010, 08:33 AM	#2
dudermagee Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 1,758 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	1. buy cheap sockets from autozone 2. Pound\hammer onto lugnut 3. remove lug 4. repeat

11-10-2010, 08:46 AM	#3
ItaliaBrat Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nellis Air Force Base/N Las Vegas Posts: 201 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LOL nice... I am guessing I need to buy 4 of the same sockets (1 for each)?

11-10-2010, 09:25 AM	#5
ItaliaBrat Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nellis Air Force Base/N Las Vegas Posts: 201 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Will those fit a 7 sided lug though? I wish it was the same as a socket but it has one more side to it and that is what is screwing me over right now. I was really thinking I can use the gator grip if it is strong enough....?

11-15-2010, 07:14 PM	#8
ItaliaBrat Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nellis Air Force Base/N Las Vegas Posts: 201 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks youradumb1

11-19-2010, 09:52 AM	#9
twyztidmind Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kansas Age: 33 Posts: 239 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	My local O'reilly Auto Parts sells a lug nut remover, it basically the threads are reversed so when you stick it on and turn as you would to take off the lug nut it grabs it. I've used it before works good as long as the lugs are the right size.. Link below Wilmar M980 - Lug Nut Remover \| O'Reilly Auto Parts

11-19-2010, 10:26 AM	#10
ItaliaBrat Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nellis Air Force Base/N Las Vegas Posts: 201 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Update! Got the lug off with a 12 point socket! Smashed it on the lug with no problem and it came right off! Thanks everyone for the help!

11-19-2010, 10:27 AM	#11
VNG704 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,575 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	+1 on the Irwin bolt grips.