Key for Spline Lugs?

[Geep]

Whats the best way for me to locate the right key for my spline lugs?

And where is the best place to get a key?

Thanks

 

[tjkj2002]

Should have a tag that came with the special lugnuts with a address and code to buy more.If not your most likely SOL and have to replace them with new ones.If there the Gorrilla type splined lugnuts just go to a Discount Tires as they should have them there and they all are the same anyways.

 

[Luke]

Post a pic ... and somebody will recognize them

 

[Geep]

You guys are taking me off probation? ok here's the lug

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[tjkj2002]

You guys are taking me off probation? ok here's the lug

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That is just a regular locking lugnut.If you do not have the key code you have to use a damaged lugnut remover to remove and install a regular lugnut.Many shops will do this for a small charge,I do at least one set a week at work and they charge like $20 if you supply the new lugnuts or $30+ if we have to supply them.

 

[Geep]

Regular meaning it's a factory item?

 

[tjkj2002]

Regular meaning it's a factory item?

Can be,could have been dealer added,or added by a prior owner.Still though you would need the key code to get a new key,the dealership or any other shop will be able to get that key code without the little piece of paper that came with the wheel lock(s).

 

[Geep]

Can't I just twist them off with a pipe wrench, vise grips or channel locks?

 

[gtommec]

you can get a 12-point socket that is a tad bit too small and hammer it on. Then use the ratchet and back the lock off, I have done this probably 20 times.

 

[Geep]

lol the first junk one i grabbed might fit. 3/4":freak3:

 

[tjkj2002]

Can't I just twist them off with a pipe wrench, vise grips or channel locks?

Good luck with that.

you can get a 12-point socket that is a tad bit too small and hammer it on. Then use the ratchet and back the lock off, I have done this probably 20 times.

Yeah I believe a 3/4"(1/2" drive) 12 point deepwell works the best on the ones for a KJ.

A set of the removers in the link below works very well,what I use at work,I have about 8 different sets to remove anything from 4mm-38mm bolts/nuts.

http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/TSS5A/5-PC-1-2-DR-TWIST-SOCKET-SET/

Yeah pricey but I require the better ones as they do get used often and the warranty makes it worth it for me.