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BoostGetsULaid
10-31-2009, 08:35 PM
So I've learned my lesson. I bought TCSportline 20mm Wheel spacers in June and finally wanted to use them tonight. So I put them on and torqued the special nuts they gave me down to 90lbs.

Then i wanted to take them off and the prongs on the key bent and now i can't get the spacers off my car and now I am screwed.

Anyone have this happen or know what I can do?

This is the spacer
http://www.tcsportline.com/pdut_detail.asp?ProductNO=000600020005
BoostGetsULaid
11-05-2009, 08:12 AM
anyone have any ideas?
punxva
11-05-2009, 08:57 AM
can you force a socket onto it? maybe get it off that way?
murda-c
11-05-2009, 09:08 AM
Wouldn't happen to be the same as the ones used for some brake calipers would it?

Otherwise call them and ask for another
nothix
11-05-2009, 09:11 AM
get a new key, or borrow one
5t341tH
11-06-2009, 07:55 PM
looks like the key ichiba uses too
BoostGetsULaid
11-10-2009, 07:47 PM
Lol that was my first thought to use the brake key but no that didnt work.

I did call TCSportline there sending me another but they said they'd call me back to confirm or to ask for billing information if i had to pay for shipping.
BoostGetsULaid
11-24-2009, 10:35 PM
Got the warranty key after 3 weeks of waiting. Took of 2 locks and then struggled to get 2 more off. Key finally gave way and the 5th lock is stuck on there -_- key broke again. Another 3 weeks and 8dollars shipping again. Torquing the wheel back on to put the car down, didnt even get it torqued to 90lbs and the stud broke.... sad sad day
Touge180sx
11-24-2009, 10:38 PM
Maybe you need a new torque wrench? or that one calibrated
BoostGetsULaid
11-25-2009, 01:39 PM
It's a Snap-On Torque wrench, I had it calibrated 4 months ago and checked calibration yesterday when the snap on guy came to my shop.

I called them today and they said they're going to send me 2 keys. Finally!! Cause I asked for 2 keys last time. And they said I'd be fine with one cause they "updated" their new keys to be stronger. It broke just as quick in my option. All tighten with my 1/2 wrench, no impact. w/ 2 I might just give it a shot with a impact and if don't work then I'll just hand do it with the second
mptjimmy
11-26-2009, 04:47 AM
i took a socket and cut it to match the 4 pins on the special key, its a bit stronger...
BoostGetsULaid
11-26-2009, 12:34 PM
I said F- it and I took the battered key, sprayed some Liquid wrench on lock and hammered the key on the last lock and impacted it at work. Came off like butter. Even tho they strictly told me not to use impact tools on the paper that came with the spacers and on the phone.

Thanks guys