Wheel Lock?

[Prospect62]

Hey guys - I bought my KJ used and the spare tire is secured by a lug nut style wheel lock. Of course, the Jeep didn't come with the "key". Any idea how I can get this thing off?

Thanks!

 

[Vtolds]

umm buy the key from a dealer

 

[Atrus]

That won't work, there are several different variations of patterns (I think).


Only way I would know would be to weld a nut on the top of the wheel lock and use that to remove it. I had that issue on my first car. I had the lock, but the PO had messed up the key a little, and it was too tight - the key kept slipping off. I can't weld, so I had my mechanic do it for me.

 

[hyde]

Yep, welding is going to be the only way for this, make sure he covers the tire so the sparks don't damage the spare or paint. Or he can remove the tire carrier first and work elsewhere. I hope that nut is weldable..

 

[Atrus]

I was thinking maybe to grind/cut flats so you could grip the nut, but with how recessed they are in the rim I don't see that being easy. Weld would be the easiest.

 

[azmotoman]

Thieves use Vise-Grips...

 

[Cableguy]

Go to a tool store and get a bolt remover.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...,+General+Purpose&sName=Bolt-Out,+Taps+&+Dies

 

[Prospect62]

umm buy the key from a dealer

Was that a sarcastic remark?

 

[Prospect62]

Go to a tool store and get a bolt remover.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...,+General+Purpose&sName=Bolt-Out,+Taps+&+Dies

That seems like a pretty neat idea...I'll have to see if they have those big enough to fit over a lug "lock" nut.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

SERIOUSLY, if they are the MOPAR locks, the dealer MIGHT have one that works to remove the lock. I remember one time I left mine at home, and they had one laying around that worked "well enough", I guess, to take it off.

 

[Prospect62]

I checked with the dealer...they said they could "probably" get it off. By "probably" I figured they weren't really sure and that they probably couldn't get a lock to match and would have to rig something. Basically I was just wondering if anybody had any tricks I could try, and some of you do! Thanks for the help and if all else fails I'll bring it to the dealer to see what they can do.

 

[JC]

Call your local tire shop. At the shop I used to manage, we had a set of lock removers made for people who lost their key. We had to use them all the time. You could probably get them to do it for 5-10 bucks. If they came off easy, I did it for free (as long as they were potential tire customers of course..)

 

[JeepJeepster]

Get a socket that almost fits in the hole that the key would fit in. Take a hammer, and beat it on the lug. Take it off and be happy.

Make sure its a socket you wont need again.

 

[tjkj2002]

Sears sells wheel lock removers(a set of 3) for $20,good for 3/4",13/16",and 7/8" wheel lugs/locks.

 

[JC]

Get a socket that almost fits in the hole that the key would fit in. Take a hammer, and beat it on the lug. Take it off and be happy.

Make sure its a socket you wont need again.

Not to ask a stupid question, but if it's his spare, wouldn't that risk denting the tailgate?

 

[tjkj2002]

Hey guys - I bought my KJ used and the spare tire is secured by a lug nut style wheel lock. Of course, the Jeep didn't come with the "key". Any idea how I can get this thing off?

Thanks!

When I got my KJ the wheel lock key came in a bag with a card from McGard with the serial # for the key if it ever should be lost.I suppose that little card isn't in the owners manual would it? If so just mail $10 to McGard with the serial # and they will send a new key to you.

 

[Atrus]

Sears sells wheel lock removers(a set of 3) for $20,good for 3/4",13/16",and 7/8" wheel lugs/locks.

That's kinda stupid....buy a lock, and any kid can walk to Sears and take it off anyway for $20. Not saying I don't believe you because I do, it's just contradictory.

 

[tjkj2002]

That's kinda stupid....buy a lock, and any kid can walk to Sears and take it off anyway for $20. Not saying I don't believe you because I do, it's just contradictory.

I've had similar setup for years,also bought a master slim jim kit,though the book I have only show's how to use the kit on all vehicles(and I mean all,including exotics like Ferrari and Lamborghini) up to '03.It's also very easy to by-pass OEM alarms and sentry alarms with a scanner and a multimeter(thanks Astro-start and GM).

 

[tjkj2002]

Aha, so now we know how you can own a tricked out kj.....(biggrin)

Naw I worked at a dealership bodyshop and was required to have these things and get this training when running the wrecker on weekends for 6 months.

 

[Dave]

This is an interesting thread on different ways to get wheel locks off for our "in case of emergency" use. Maby one of the mods would consider moving it to the "members only" section...???

Dave