[Shotimes] Wheel removal without lug nut key

[BOB FISHER]

i got this kit to remove my locks when the ford dealer lost my key to them.
http://www.autobarn.net/emlugnutrem.html?AID=10274001&PID=1255551 .worked
like a charm.BOB
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Glass" <rick@pitroadproducts.com>
To: "Alan Fanning" <Awfanning@earthlink.net>; "SHOtimes"
<shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 2:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Wheel removal without lug nut key


> Kirk banged a 19mm socket on the lock lugs on my '96 (with a small
> sledge)......trashed the socket, but it worked......
>
>
> Rick Glass
>       Nashville, TN
> ' 96 BS 171k  good tranny
>        Kirk'd Feb. 3
> '99 Silver 41k   Parked
>       Flowmaster Original 40's
>       3rd cat/resonator removed
>       Intake slighly modified (but not Porterized)
>       will be Kirk'd at the next Southeast CamFest (August)
> ----- 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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