Removing Anti-theft lug nuts.

[Schattenjager]

The adapter has disappeared for these. Irony is that I had been planning to ditch them for weeks now and have the standard nuts already. Went to do the job this AM and no tool...

Any ideas on how to remove this? Called a tire store and they said they use a torch. Not gonna happen... Any ideas are appreciated!

 

[Dgurley2000]

What lugs are you going with? OEM are so expensive.

 

[BKCowGod]

Every time I've had to remove them, I've given a welding shop $5 to attach a bolt head. You might try the same with some epoxy or JB... It only has to last long enough to break the bolt.

 

[Rubicon_Fan]

Been there done that I use a socket, hammer/wedge it in and then unscrew. Worked for me twice now. WARNING: Wheel damage may occur.
If you want a cleaner job, go to any tire shop and they have a "special" tool to remove those.


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[pcjeeper]

There is a socket is reverse threaded and fits over the anti-theft nut. Get it to bite (by pounding it on to the offending lug nut), start cranking it counter-clockwise and it will back the ant-theft nut out as it tightens down. They should be sold at most auto parts stores.

Here's an example of the tool: http://www.amazon.com/Technology-Socket-Lugnut-Removal-System/dp/B0051XD8KA.

(I don't have any experience with this particular brand.) Thanks

 

[TangoBlue]

Have you tried the dealership or another tire store? It looks similar to the wheel lock I had on mine.

Incidentally I ditched the locking lug nuts after I couldn't remove the wheel from a flat I had on the side of the road with my Prius and the toothed key adapter broke. Ended up getting towed to a local Toyota dealership who had the right lug.

 

[Mirage]

hammering on an impact socket that is slightly undersized has worked well for me in the past

 

[huntertibbs]

When I worked for a tire shop we used the sockets with the teeth that you pound on with a hammer. I bought a set at AutoZone for like 20 bucks. Works every time, best thing I've found for those round ones with the pattern in them

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[panzerkw]

removing lugs

Jeeeez I love you guys

you don't miss a beat

 

[kjp1969]

I've heard that a Gator Grip will work- haven't tried it tho.
http://www.amazon.com/Gator-Grip-ETC-200MO-Universal-Socket/dp/B000065CJ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319744046&sr=8-1

 

[huntertibbs]

This is what they look like

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[Schattenjager]

Well, I got lucky! The safety locks were sold by the Lexus dealer! Took it too the Lexus shop (three bays next to the four bays for Toyota) and they removed all four and replaced them with four new regular ones - and did it for free! I couldn't believe it.

Not wanting to seem unappreciative, I took them some chocolate covered bacon.
:luxhello:

 

[TangoBlue]

Really? Not the lug nut thing... there really is such a thing as chocolate covered bacon?

 

[craig333]

You would doubt such a thing? Seen it but haven't tried it yet.

 

[xcmountain80]

Saw it at whole foods, the chocolate covered bacon that is. I was told it was not so much.

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