Bumble
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 posted on 17/3/14 at 07:07 PM |
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HELP.....Broken Locking Wheelnut Key!
As per the title my locking Wheelnut key has broken this evening. Anyone had this problem as I need to get the wheels off?
Ideas / suggestions please!!!
Thanks.
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Wheels244
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| posted on 17/3/14 at 07:18 PM |
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Have you the key code ? If so approach manufacturer for a duplicate key.
Failing that - put close fitting old socket over nut/bolt and weld through square drive hole - use ratchet to undo.
Hope that makes sense.
Rob.
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chrism
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| posted on 17/3/14 at 07:37 PM |
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You can get locking wheel nut removers from Machine Mart, failing that you can get a socket slightly smaller than the nut and hammer it on which
should allow you remove the nuts but you have to be carefull of damaging your wheels.
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r1_pete
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| posted on 17/3/14 at 07:38 PM |
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Depending on the type, I've heard of Patented Gator Multi-Size 3/8"'-Drive Socket - Fits SAE &' Metric 5/16"' to
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Bumble
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| posted on 17/3/14 at 07:52 PM |
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I tried the slightly oversized socket and hammer option........worked a treat!!! All 4 lock nuts now removed!
Thanks all. Off to buy some new ones!!!
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adithorp
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| posted on 17/3/14 at 07:58 PM |
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Best method to remove depends on the type of lock.
Most common method is to drive a 12point socket on. You need one that just too small and you don't mind busting if all goes wrong. This
won't work on locks with a loose ring around it and you'd have to remove the ring first.
edit... must type faster.
[Edited on 17/3/14 by adithorp]
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