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STEALTH_MODE · 01-19-2012, 07:43 PM

Anyone know of a place in Miami, FL that can remove a wheel luck lug nut from my wheels.

My car was broken into a while back ago and i had my wheel lock keys in there which they took. I was able to duplicate the key for the lugs that i mostly had on but there is 1 lock on each wheel that i don't have the key to nor the key number to replace it.

The wheel locks are from gorilla and are these

The Stig · 01-19-2012, 07:59 PM

Two options:

1) call Gorilla and explain the situation and they can make you another key

2) whatever size socket is about right for the lugs + hammer

simonmcnasty · 01-19-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

Two options:

2) whatever size SOCKET is about right for the lugs + hammer

*mlee* · 01-19-2012, 08:02 PM

Air Chisle at your local mechanic shop...

hoz55 · 01-19-2012, 08:03 PM

check with your local tire shop, they should have a special socket for removing locks

Ivas · 01-19-2012, 08:07 PM

That's helpful information, thank-you. Now, how do ya' remove one of them damn "boots" that the parking Nazis attach to one's wheel to immobilize the vehicle until ya' come up with the ransom that they call a "ticket"?

The Stig · 01-19-2012, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simonmcnasty

thanks

STEALTH_MODE · 01-19-2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

Two options:

1) call Gorilla and explain the situation and they can make you another key

2) whatever size socket is about right for the lugs + hammer

I already called gorilla. They can't give me a key since i don't have the serial number for my set of locks so i need to have a shop remove them somehow.

STEALTH_MODE · 01-19-2012, 08:11 PM

is any of this going to destroy my wheel paint?

hoz55 · 01-19-2012, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivas

That's helpful information, thank-you. Now, how do ya' remove one of them damn "boots" that the parking Nazis attach to one's wheel to immobilize the vehicle until ya' come up with the ransom that they call a "ticket"?

Plasma Cutter....

Black1SS · 01-19-2012, 08:13 PM

Use the socket and hammer idea. Have had to do this before and it works

HDRDTD · 01-19-2012, 08:21 PM

The shop should be able to simply tack weld another standard lug nut to the locking one and remove it .

The Stig · 01-19-2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black1SS

Use the socket and hammer idea. Have had to do this before and it works

It's not pretty, but it works

oldfriend · 01-19-2012, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivas

That's helpful information, thank-you. Now, how do ya' remove one of them damn "boots" that the parking Nazis attach to one's wheel to immobilize the vehicle until ya' come up with the ransom that they call a "ticket"?

Call a crane/flat bed , done

01-19-2012, 07:43 PM	#1
STEALTH_MODE I have a V6, so what? Drives: Top Secret Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Shhhhhh Posts: 185	Wheel lock removal Anyone know of a place in Miami, FL that can remove a wheel luck lug nut from my wheels. My car was broken into a while back ago and i had my wheel lock keys in there which they took. I was able to duplicate the key for the lugs that i mostly had on but there is 1 lock on each wheel that i don't have the key to nor the key number to replace it. The wheel locks are from gorilla and are these

01-19-2012, 07:59 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Two options: 1) call Gorilla and explain the situation and they can make you another key 2) whatever size socket is about right for the lugs + hammer __________________

01-19-2012, 08:02 PM	#4
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,486 View My Garage	Air Chisle at your local mechanic shop... __________________

01-19-2012, 08:03 PM	#5
hoz55 Drives: 55, 68, 79, 87, 95, 13 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ridgeville, SC Posts: 102 View My Garage	check with your local tire shop, they should have a special socket for removing locks __________________ 55 210 Sedan, Primer Black, under construction 68 Coupe, Primer Black, 383 stroker, TH350, 4:11 Posi 79 Coupe, 350, TCI TH350, Custom Interior, 87 Coupe, Blue, 2.8L V6, Auto, 310,000 miles + 95 Z28, Teal, 5.7L, Auto, ex-Daily driver 13 2SS/RS, Blue Ray Metallic, Charcoal Int, L99 (Auto) Pype Bombs axel back, Red LED Rear Bowtie, Gen5DIY DRL Harness, 5000K DRL Bulbs, Stripeman Graphics, Weather Tech Floor Liners

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