5NDIME Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 So I have the pictured wheel lock on all four of the hubs. I need it off and would like to be able to just pull it if this is an easily identifiable brand. Anyone? Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Those were made by Gorilla. Are you wanting to re-use them? Actually, unless you have the code to the key(which i doubt you do or you would not be asking who made them) you cant get a key for them. So you just need to get them off of there. And that is super easy. let me know if you want to know how. Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 let me know if you want to know how. vice grip? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Vice grip would be the hard way :lol: Quote Link to comment
5NDIME Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 What would be the 'easy' way? I tried a vice grip. Was going to use angle grinder and sledge on some junk sockets from Harbor Freight. Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Sacrificial sockets is the magic, good luck. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 sledge on some junk sockets from Harbor Freight. This. Quote Link to comment
80datson Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 They sell the key on eBay identify how many splines 7 or 8 or somethin the key runs like 12 buxks Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Find a socket just a touch bigger than lock, then hammer them b'z on there. Lefty-Loosey. Local tire shop should have a ton of left over keys they would be willing to sell you. Take the picture in, see what they say. I have a shoebox full of wheel keys. Quote Link to comment
GrizNutz Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 you dont want to keep those swanky ass wheels on her? :lol: Quote Link to comment
5NDIME Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 you dont want to keep those swanky ass wheels on her? :lol: While they are completely awesome wheels, I have a set of real Libres that will be going on instead at some point here in the near future. Maybe the Cragars will fit on my M3? Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hit them at an angle with a air chisel brrraaaap .. Quote Link to comment
5NDIME Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Well these stupid things are 7 spline. I mean really, someone was worried about these wheels being stolen? Watch out, the Mullet Bandit might want these Cragars for his kid's 1966 'Stang. Someone must have been drunk on many occations. Once when they bought these wheels. Again when they bought the wheel locks. And then finally when they put the whole package together and thought to themself that was all time well spent. Damn eBay isn't friendly on the 7 spline key, so back to the original plan, smash on some shitty sockets. Damn you wheel theives. But don't think these wheels won't be up for sale real soon. Make me an offer now and beat the rush on these awesome chrome Cragars. Quote Link to comment
Guest kamakazi620 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 the 90s called they want their sawblade wheels back!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I have removed them with an air chisel in the past. Quote Link to comment
5NDIME Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 the 90s called they want their sawblade wheels back!!!!!!!!!!!! They can have them. Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 shitty sockets a big hammer and an impact wrench will usually work Quote Link to comment
Friscolada Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 shitty sockets a big hammer and an impact wrench will usually work i like ur style!;) Quote Link to comment
5NDIME Posted December 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 DONE! Thanks Harbor Freight for making $2 sockets. Cheaper and faster than waiting on what I would hope is the right key off eBay. No impact needed. I didn't even bother getting it out. Breakover bar was plenty of torque. Oh, and Gorilla locks are totally impossible to get off and provide complete security for your wheels ;) Quote Link to comment
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