Home page
SPONSOR AD SPONSOR AD

Topic: removing lock lug

in Forum: C3 General Discussion


removing lock lug

Posted: 3/30/08 9:08am Message 1 of 10
Profile Pic
Former Member
Send PM
Hillsboro, TX - USA
Joined: 3/2/2008
Posts: 148
Vette(s): 1981 beige/bronze
I changed the brakes couple weeks ago and had everything to remove lugs today I went to take wheels off and the key to remove the locking lug is nowhere to be found. Anyone have any ideas on how to remove a locking lug without the key.Cry



SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)

removing lock lug

Posted: 3/30/08 2:43pm Message 2 of 10
Profile Pic
Lifetime MemberLifetime Member
Moderator
Send PM
Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 20229
Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
There is a special socket that will grip the outside of the lug, and remove it. Don't know if one of your local parts houses will have one like that, but the tool guys(Crap-On/Matco, etc) have them.


                                                Click for linkAdams' Apple2008-03-30 17:57:23


Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56    

My Link


(click for Texas-sized view!)
             NCRS

"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"

removing lock lug

Posted: 3/30/08 3:17pm Message 3 of 10
Former Member
Send PM
Vancouver, WA - USA
Joined: 11/17/2007
Posts: 830
Vette(s): 1976 Corvette Stingray L-48 Automatic Black
You may need to contact your local wheel suppiers. I have a socket that fits right on the special lugs for my Keystones and I don't know if they are all the same or not. If you can figure out who makes the lugs you will have a starting point to locate a replacement key. You also may have to have a shop remove them in order to replace them. Good luck.Big%20smile Aaron19762008-03-30 15:18:57


Aaron

CLICK HERE to enlarge picture

removing lock lug

Posted: 3/30/08 5:57pm Message 4 of 10
Profile Pic
Former Member
Send PM
Hillsboro, TX - USA
Joined: 3/2/2008
Posts: 148
Vette(s): 1981 beige/bronze
Craftsman at sears had the socket joel was talking about...bought it...got em off...45 minutes to change master cylinder 2 days to get tires off to bleed brakes..anyone need work done fast call me...lol 2tonevette19812008-03-30 17:58:05



removing lock lug

Posted: 3/30/08 7:01pm Message 5 of 10
Profile Pic
Lifetime MemberLifetime Member
Send PM
Greensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5189
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
So what is the point of the locking nut if you can go to Sears and buy one that will take it off? Doesn't sound like it is much of a theft deterent to me.....


removing lock lug

Posted: 3/30/08 7:14pm Message 6 of 10
Profile Pic
Lifetime MemberLifetime Member
Moderator
Send PM
Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 20229
Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Now yer learnin!!
They do have locking lug-nutz that have outer shells that spin, so this type of socket doesn't werk too well on them...yet...



Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56    

My Link


(click for Texas-sized view!)
             NCRS

"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"

removing lock lug

Posted: 3/30/08 7:21pm Message 7 of 10
Profile Pic
Former Member
Send PM
Hillsboro, TX - USA
Joined: 3/2/2008
Posts: 148
Vette(s): 1981 beige/bronze

Doesn't sound like much of a deterent, but you have to beat the crap out of them to get it to bite into the lug...makes alot of noise if you are trying to be stealthy forget it.





removing lock lug

Posted: 3/30/08 8:54pm Message 8 of 10
Former Member
Send PM
Houston, TX - USA
Joined: 2/7/2008
Posts: 93
Vette(s): 1970 454 4 speed A/C power everything else
You can also use a regular socket such as a 13/16, tap it on the locking nut with a hammer and then use a breaker bar to turn it.


removing lock lug

Posted: 4/1/08 5:00pm Message 9 of 10
Profile Pic
Lifetime MemberLifetime Member
Send PM
Greensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5189
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..

removing lock lug

Posted: 4/1/08 6:42pm Message 10 of 10
Lifetime MemberLifetime Member
Send PM
Irving, TX - USA
Joined: 8/21/2004
Posts: 4273
Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
[QUOTE=Tuxblacray] Alright I get the PICTURE now.... apparently the word is out! [/QUOTE]
 
OMG!ShockedAngry  I would be seeing RED if I came out to my car and my wheels were gone.  ShockedAngry



�����
My Link


MICK - C3VR Lifetime Member #113

in Forum: C3 General Discussion


SPONSOR AD: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)