[Shotimes] Wheel removal without lug nut key

[Al Fitz]

We run into this problem quite a bit. We bought a tool from Snap-On that is
made for this problem. Just bang it on and wrench off the lug nut. You may
be able to find one at your local parts store for less money.


Al Fitz
alfitz@alfitz.com

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Fanning" <Awfanning@earthlink.net>
To: "SHOtimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 12:16 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] Wheel removal without lug nut key


> While junkyard prowling today, I found a '94 wagon today with calipers and
> front knuckles still intact. Bagging the passenger side was a snap since
the
> axle had already been removed, but the driver's side will be a little more
> difficult - it still has the wheel on and there is a lug nut lock on it.
> Looked inside for the key to no avail. Tried my sockets to see if one
might
> be a tight fit and could be hammered on with the 2 lb sledge I had along.
No
> luck there.
>
> What other ideas do we have? Here are some I'm considering...
>
> o   using some Kroil lubricant, try to get the nut to turn by whacking it
> with my 2 lb sledge and a cold chisel, or the Papa Bear sized channel
locks.
>
> o   take a small propane cylinder and heat the lug nut and stud, hoping
they
> expand enough to loosen up a little.
>
> o   buy the knuckle with the wheel attached, and separate the two at home
> (too easy, and what would I do with the wheel?)
>
> Anybody got a simple solution? Other than finding another car? I like a
good
> challenge from time to time - I drive a SHO, after all!
>
>     Alan
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