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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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lug nut keys

does anybody know where i can get replacement keys from? i lost the one for my rims and i need to change my tires out. if i cant get another key what can i use to get the lug nut off with? i tried to get a pic of the lug nuts but they didnt come out to good.






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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Probably try the company that made those lug nuts. I'm sure they sell the key by themselves.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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It looks like only 1 lug is locking, right?

You could try getting the other ones off (so they are out of the way) and then use a pipe wrench to remove the locking lug.

You will probably trash the lug in the process so have a new one ready.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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The original selling dealer will have a wheel lock code on file, and you can go that route.

Or, many dealers have "master sets" that they can use to figure out what the key code is and order replacement key.

Best and easiest option outside of those, is to just go buy a new set, and hammer on a 12 point socket and spin the old ones off. Don't hammer too small a socket, or any deeper than necessary, or you will split the socket. Might want to use one with a lifetime warranty....but I wouldn't tell em how you broke it.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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i dont know who made these lugs. the truck had 20" after market rims on it when i ought it and i cracked one and didnt have stock lugs so i put the locking back on and no clue where the key is.

the pipe wrench idea may work. ill try either the pipe wrench or a socket.
 
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