Any suggestions??

I went to change my passenger axle yesterday, and my locking-nut key shredded itself inside the lug nut...before it was loosend....I have one on each tire....

I've tried the hammer/socket routine, but the locking nuts are made of hardened steel....the socket wasn't....

I bought some removers from pep-boys, but one was too small for the lug-nut, and the other was too big to fit in the recess....

So, before I take it to a shop and cross my fingers that they can get it off, does anyone have any other suggestions??

 

The hardened steel is gonna make it a bitch. You are probably gonna need carbide tools but you could try and drill and tap a hole then run a bolt with 2 nuts on it.

 

Jeff...here's some responses from random various forums I "Googled" with your issue:

Snap on makes a tool just for that. its a wheel lock removal kit that works for several styles of locks. atd prolly makes a cheaper knock off. check a local parts store they can get it. (not a snap onn though)

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96296

try a 12 point socket that doesnt exactly fit over the lug then hammer it on and use ratchet with cheater bar .. Note * the socket will most definetly be destroyed..


f you can hit the lock with a hammer on opposite sides back and forth the twist off with vise grips this has never failed me.

 

Weld a nut on it

 

Discount Tire on Broadway took a set of my better halfs off when she lost the key. They are always pretty cool about taking care of you.

 

hit it with a hammer. lol

 

Better yet.... trade it in on a Charger!

 

Once you get this resolved, I'd suggest Gorilla locks.

 

:rofl:

All in good time....

 

So....I was at a dealership today...test drove an 08 SRT-8.....the wife drove it and is now 100% on-board with the car :clap:

Problem is, they were only offering 9K on my trade in...yeah..no.:stars:

So now I need to sell this thing private party to get more then that.....

 

Jeff...if you want to save about 15k check out this link.
http://www.motortrend.com/used_cars/24/dodge/charger/srt8/index.html

 

:clap:


Now to get this stupid lug nut off....lulz...

 

Does it stick out at all? How about tack welding another lug nut onto the locking lug nut. (maybe hold a piece of cardboard or something up there so the sparks don't hit the wheel while you do it).

 

It's recessed about half inch. :crying:

I have tomorrow off of work and my wife and child will be gone all day, so I'm going to try sears first, a tire shop second...

 

Ok...so, NOBODY had an extractor big enough, so I had to order a new key.


It has arrived today....So, I'm off to hopefully change my axle now :thumb: