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wheel lock key - 6/24/2008 5:21:27 PM    Denhsturrr   Posts: 17 Joined: 11/15/2007 Status: offline so im in need of getting some new tires for my car the sidewalls are rotting for some reason but i lost the key for my wheel locks anyone have any tips?  dealership didnt have anything for me Post #: 1

RE: wheel lock key - 6/24/2008 9:11:46 PM    Fortee Posts: 156 Joined: 2/5/2008 Status: offline Never heard of a Camaro having wheel locks =\ _____________________________ (in reply to Denhsturrr) Post #: 2

RE: wheel lock key - 6/24/2008 9:14:08 PM    Camaro 69 Posts: 1161 Joined: 10/17/2007 Status: offline If there''s no way of getting a copy, then an air chisel would be my next attempt. Make sure it has a good edge on it. Catch it in one of the teeth of the lug nut and aim it in the direction of spinning it counter-clockwise. It should spin it right off. You may also be able to do it with a hand chisel and hammer, but air will be a lot easier. That''s also a good trick for getting off nuts or bolts with a rounded-out head. _____________________________ Eats Rice and Poops Out Fords 393 Stroker, Tunnel Ram/Dual Quads, and a well used rear-view mirror (in reply to Denhsturrr) Post #: 3

RE: wheel lock key - 6/25/2008 5:14:42 AM    blackz87   Posts: 1317 Status: offline Take the above advice on lock removal and in the future forget about wheel locks.  They only cause problems for you and not any thief who wants your wheels.. _____________________________ 87 Black IROC-Z28 350 Crate with TPI original owner (in reply to Camaro 69) Post #: 4

RE: wheel lock key - 6/26/2008 10:00:27 PM    z28pete Posts: 5507 Joined: 8/7/2005 Status: offline There are special sockets available (Auto Zone has them at times) with tapered and hardened internal left handed threads. Put the socket over the wheel lock and using an impact wrench (spin it counter clockwise) it will screw itself on to the wheel lock and at the same time unscrew the wheel lock from the stud. (Don''t need no stinking wheel lock key. LOL) < Message edited by z28pete -- 6/26/2008 10:10:57 PM > _____________________________ Pete (in reply to blackz87) Post #: 5

RE: wheel lock key - 6/27/2008 4:40:30 PM    Matt99camaro Posts: 242 Joined: 7/26/2006 From: Durant Oklahoma Status: offline I actually am having this same problem on the Z06. Didn''t get the key to the locks and they are not factory. (in reply to z28pete) Post #: 6

RE: wheel lock key - 7/2/2008 9:34:13 AM    Camaro_Boi69 Posts: 87 Joined: 3/20/2008 Status: offline Easyest way is get a old socket that is a size smaller or almost exzact then take a hammer and bang it on there. and take a impact rench and it will come off but make sure it doesnt slip otherwise u might be screwed. i had to do it on my 89 and after i did it i found this little card in the owners manuel and all i hadda do is mail it in to get a copy lol. _____________________________ [img][/img] Stickers give you 20 extra hp no questions asked. as a ricer said. (in reply to Matt99camaro) Post #: 7

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