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Old 02-01-2013, 07:56 PM
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Hi Have a slight problem with one of my locking wheel nuts. I just changed 3 of them due to the nut that undoes them was starting to burr over and i was in danger of not being able to undo, well was in the process of changing them and guess what the last one that i get to it buggers up so now i have three wheels with new lockers on and one with the old one that i cant get off Dont really whant to buy a knew one just to get one off. Has anybody got any suggestions
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Old 02-01-2013, 09:15 PM
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Take it down the local tyre shop and they'll get it off for you one way or another!
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Old 02-01-2013, 09:34 PM
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Whack a normal smaller socket over it, weld a standard hex nut on top of it (if there is room?) or as above.
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Old 02-01-2013, 09:54 PM
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Most garages mechanics have the snap on tool kit that will take it off no problem it is like a sockit with fins that grip onit shouldnt cost no more than a drink i had the same problem i managed to sheare mc guard bolt and key! poxy tyre company!!!!! 2 min job! neva use em again!!
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Old 03-01-2013, 07:30 AM
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My locker went AWOL when I took my car in for a service in November. They just used a 'master' lock to take them off. This was at a main dealer though, but if that's not an option then most garages will have a way to get them off as others have said.
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Old 03-01-2013, 09:31 AM
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cool thanks getting new tyres next week so will get it done then.
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